The Folsom Public Library launches a Winter Reading Challenge from December 1 to January 31, encouraging participants aged 5+ to read five books for rewards and a raffle prize.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 20th California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport on Oct. 10–11, 2026, a special edition tied to the nation’s 250th birthday.

Supervisors will consider an ordinance on Dec. 16 that would let the county abate illegal encampments on private property when owners are absent or unreachable.

A mass shooting at a 2-year-old's birthday party in Stockton left four dead and 11 injured, with multiple shooters suspected and investigations ongoing.

Elk Grove police say an 11-year-old was found stabbed at a home on Ferrell Way and later died at a hospital. Investigators say the father had left the scene and the case is under active investigation.

Three individuals were arrested for copper wire theft in West Roseville following a community tip, leading to their capture on November 30th by the Placer County Sheriff's Office.

UC Davis has opened the Hilary and Maureen Brodie Temporal Bone Lab at Aggie Square — a 20‑station facility with microscopes, drills and live visual feeds for surgical training.

The Sacramento County DA's office amplified a counties group's post and flagged a $20,000 reward in the unsolved 2017 killing of Nicole Smith.

A farmers-market favorite, Catherine's Crêperie has moved into a permanent counter at Folsom’s restored train depot, serving savory and sweet crêpes on weekends. The owner will still sell at the Saturday market.

After a decades-long investigation, Roger Neil Schmidt admitted in court to the 1984 killing of Terry Arndt and accepted life without parole. Sentencing is set for Dec. 16.

The FBI offers a $50,000 reward for information on the Stockton mass shooting, urging public help to find the suspects responsible for the tragedy that killed four, including three children.

RH Outlet will occupy part of the former Nordstrom anchor at Arden Fair Mall, according to the Sacramento Business Journal. Job listings show a hiring address on Arden Way.

Broadway Donuts, a Curtis Park fixture for 37 years, will close on Friday, Dec. 12 as owners retire and pursue new careers.