Sacramento City Express reports a farewell event for departing Poet Laureate Andru Defeye on April 14, celebrating his role in promoting poetry and mental health during his 2020-2024 tenure.

Sacramento's homelessness response included addressing 767 calls, resolving 1,155 incidents, enrolling 35 into support systems, and 27 housing placements, but demand exceeds supply.

The Sacramento Police urgently seek help to find missing 15-year-old Saniyah Wilson. She was last seen wearing a black hoodie, tan pants, and yellow/white shoes near Mack Road and Stockton Boulevard.

A 2007 Orion VII hybrid electric bus with 41,608 miles is for sale in Sacramento for $7,997, offering creative conversion potential for the new owner.

Oakdale Police arrested 21-year-old Domingo Santana-Ochoa for robbing Wells Fargo Bank, using live updates from staff; $1,200 was recovered, but no gun found.

Sacramento firefighter Adam Blankenship was arrested on duty for multiple off-duty sexual assault charges, including recording without consent and molestation of a child. The fire department is cooperating with the investigation.

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office identified the remains of the missing Brenda Sue O'Connor using advanced DNA analysis, with the Cold Case Task Force's efforts and community funding.

Police in Roseville thwarted a storage unit burglary, leading to a low-speed chase and the recovery of stolen items and a firearm. Two suspects were arrested.

Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency advises travelers to ensure measles vaccinations are up-to-date, due to reported cases linked to international travel and decreased vaccination rates.

RCPD warns of fake roofing scams offering "free inspections" and coercing residents into unnecessary repairs, urging caution and verification of contractors.

Rocklin Police arrested a suspect for multiple offenses after a vigilant citizen reported suspicious behavior, leading to the discovery of a handgun, drugs, and paraphernalia in a hotel room.

Penijamini Tuikubulau was sentenced to 27 years for sexual assault and false imprisonment, with a history of escalating offenses. He lured and attacked a victim under the guise of an escort service.

Executives of the American Labor Alliance were sentenced for fraud, with a founder getting five years and the COO two years, and their organization fined $2.5 million.