A mother in Carmichael was arrested for allegedly attacking her 10-year-old child with a machete while the child showered; both the child and intervening father sustained injuries but are expected to survive. The motive is under investigation.

A man was critically injured in a Sacramento drive-by shooting; suspect Jason Hankins was arrested and faces attempted murder charges. Sheriff criticizes the Mental Health Diversion Program Hankins had completed.

Sacramento is experiencing a heatwave with sunny skies and high temperatures reaching into the 90s and anticipated to hit triple digits later in the week.

Sacramento Republic FC and Wilton Rancheria break ground on a historic $175 million stadium, marking the first time a Native American nation holds majority ownership in men's professional sports.

Shane Gillis, the viral comedy sensation behind Netflix's "Tires," announces a major arena show at Golden 1 Center on November 8, 2025, marking one of Sacramento's biggest comedy bookings in recent years.

Settlement talks appear to be moving forward in CapRadio's $900,000 lawsuit against former general manager Jun Reina, who allegedly misappropriated station funds for personal use.

A casino guest won over $622,000 with a $7 bet on Buffalo Diamond Extreme slot at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, among other big payouts at the Northern California venue.

Sacramento State is considering moving Hornet Stadium to Cal Expo, where the new venue will seat 25,000 and host various events. This could aid the university's goal to join the FBS and reshape regional sports and entertainment.

Bodies of missing Whisper Owen and her daughter were found in a submerged car in an Escalon canal, concluding the search for the Sacramento residents.

Davis has dedicated "Natalie's Corner," a splash pad in memory of fallen officer Natalie Corona, with community support amounting to over $500,000 for the project.

Three suspects were arrested for shoplifting after a police chase from Folsom Premium Outlets to Sacramento, involving multiple law enforcement agencies.

Marcio Hernandez was convicted of child sexual abuse in Stanislaus County, resulting in the victim’s pregnancy. He pled guilty and received a 21-year prison sentence, plus lifetime sex offender registration.

A Del Paso Heights mother pleads for community action after her 31-year-old son Montray Allen was gunned down while trying to de-escalate a fight. No suspect is in custody.