Sacramento River bike trail hits new hurdle as state approves private fences
Plans for a long-awaited bike and pedestrian trail along the Sacramento River are facing another hurdle after state flood officials approved two new private fences along a section of the riverfront.
Train fatally hits man in Sacramento County, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — A train fatally hit a man Monday night in south Sacramento County, officials said At approximately 8:42 p.m., the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District was dispatched to the railroad crossing on Calvine Road near Illa Collin Park close to the border of the Florin and Vineyard areas. A southbound train ope
Pedestrian killed after being struck by train near South Sacramento
An investigation is underway after a person was hit and killed by a train near the South Sacramento area on Monday night.
Two Sacramento-Area Restaurants Cited for Food Safety Violations in Recent Inspections
[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from inspections conducted on August 31 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.]. The Sacramento County Department of Health conducted a series of routine health inspections at two restaurants on August 31, 2026. Hot Off The...
SAFE Credit Union Members Vote on BECU Merger as Execs Eye $14M Payout
Sacramento's SAFE Credit Union has kicked off a two-month voting process that will decide whether the 86-year-old institution merges with BECU, a much larger credit union based near Seattle. The vote, which began this week, runs through a special meeting on October 27, and members can cast ballots online, by mail, or i
Fair Oaks Chicken Festival Turns 21 With New Disc Golf and Egg Drop Contests
Fair Oaks Park will once again fill with clucking impersonators, decorated wooden chickens and thousands of visitors when the 21st Annual Fair Oaks Chicken Festival returns Saturday, September 19, running from noon to 6 p.m. with free general admission and free parking. The free-roaming birds that give the suburb its u
Patient Undergoes Cochlear Implant Surgery While Awake
A woman in Sacramento chose to have only local anesthesia for the procedure
Convicted Felon Arrested for Possession of Firearm
Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a convicted felon and known gang member on felony charges. “Deputies responded to a Walmart after 34-year-old Daryl Wallace was detained for stealing firearm slings and lubricant. Wallace gave deputies a false identity, but they quickly learned who he really was – a convict
Sacramento’s top stories today: Rice recall, casino hiring and more
From a statewide rice recall to a historic ranch conservation deal and a major casino hiring push, Sacramento residents have plenty to track. Here’s a rundown of the top stories. More than 27,000 packages of Lundberg Family Farms organic white jasmine rice have been recalled over potential contamination with “foreign m
Armed Sacramento man wanted for Merced County murder, deputies say
(FOX40.COM) — Merced County deputies are searching for a Sacramento man suspected of shooting and killing a security guard over the weekend. The Merced County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to reports of a shooting at a private event around 11:12 p.m. on Saturday at the Los Baños Fairgrounds. Authorities arri

















