A Yuba County man was arrested May 4 after deputies say he introduced fentanyl into the county jail; an autopsy ruled the prisoner's September death a fentanyl overdose. The investigation is ongoing.

New data show California’s per‑student K‑12 funding rose to $19,894 in 2022–23 and the state climbed from the national bottom to roughly 13th — but much of the gain came from one‑time COVID dollars.

Folsom High briefly locked down Tuesday after an anonymous threatening call. Police swept the campus and found no credible threat.

NPOP officers say a vehicle stop in the 700 block of Plaza Ave on April 2 led to two arrests after a brief foot pursuit. Officers recovered a loaded firearm and about 100 oxycodone pills.

City leaders opened hearings on a proposed FY2026–27 budget that aims to close a $66.2M shortfall; dozens of jobs and some services could be cut while police and fire staffing is defended.

After eight years at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Hall of Flowers is shifting its NorCal trade show to Sacramento for Nov. 4–5, 2026. Organizers say better access for buyers and brands motivated the move.

A Natomas resident disarmed a gunman during an attempted robbery Tuesday morning on Adriatic Sea Way; police detained a suspect and recovered the firearm.

A judge handed Joseph Foster more than 75 years to life for the 1992 killing of an 85-year-old Weimar man after DNA from preserved evidence linked him to the case.

Neighbors in rural Elk Grove say a proposed 499-home 'Summer Villas' development would alter protected farmland, require sewer extensions and reshape the city’s general plan.

A big-rig crash on northbound I-5 near Peltier Road early Tuesday left one person dead and blocked a lane while investigators worked the scene. Caltrans issued a SigAlert and delays were reported.

A student was detained at Marysville High after a handgun was recovered on campus. The district says counselors are available while investigators continue their probe.

A Vietnamese street-food concept called Saigon Street Food is planned for Mack Road in South Sacramento, backed by an owner with local SF Supermarket ties.

Elk Grove will unveil a plaque and rename its police campus to honor Officer Ty Lenehan, who died in the line of duty in 2022. The ceremony is set for Wednesday, May 13 at 1 p.m.