EGUSD considers eminent domain for Rancho Cordova school campus. Here’s why
After months of unsuccessful negotiations, the Elk Grove Unified School District is moving toward using eminent domain to acquire land for the planned Suncreek Middle and High School campus in Rancho Cordova. The district spent months trying to purchase the property through “extensive negotiations,” according to a news
Sacramento’s hot mic drama fuels outrage, but misses the point | Opinion
A hot microphone moment at Tuesday’s Sacramento City Council meeting is exploding into anger directed against the two caught in the act: Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes and Mayor Kevin McCarty, who were seemingly discussing how to ban people from a public meeting. But people too often forget to take a step back and examin
Elk Grove wants to redefine its Historic Main Street. Here’s what’s on the table
Elk Grove is looking to redefine Old Town — starting with its name and extending to the types of businesses allowed to open there. City staff presented a proposed update to the Historic Main Street Special Planning Area on Wednesday that would give the district an official name — Historic Main Street — replacing the pa
Woman Caught Stealing a Ridiculous Amount of Thick-Cut Bacon & Vodka
Bacon and vodka? The post Woman Caught Stealing a Ridiculous Amount of Thick-Cut Bacon & Vodka appeared first on Mandatory .
A Catholic school announced it would admit girls. Now alumni are suing
(FOX40.COM) — Nearly 10 months after Jesuit High School announced it would admit female students for the first time in its 63-year history, a group is suing the school in hopes of stopping the change. The lawsuit was filed last week in Sacramento County Superior Court by a group of parents, students, donors, alumni and
Woman missing for more than a month located in West Sacramento
(FOX40.COM) — An at-risk 37-year-old Sacramento woman who was missing for over a month has been safely located, the Sacramento Police Department announced on Thursday. Geniva Andrews was located in West Sacramento after going missing on June 18, 2026, officials said. She had been last seen leaving on foot from the 5000
A California State Fair Award-Winning Sacramento Bakery Is Closing
A Sacramento original, Cakes by Jeff the Chef has announced its permanent closure. Founded by Chef Jeff Taylor, the bakery will close its physical brick-and-mortar storefront on July 31. The closure announcement was shared on social media with a video message to the community. Cakes by Jeff the Chef to...
Car crashes through cannabis business in early-morning burglary
(FOX40.COM) — Police are investigating after a car crashed into a Sacramento cannabis warehouse early Thursday morning. Just before 3 a.m., officers with the Sacramento Police Department responded to reports of a the crash in the 1700 block of Kathleen Avenue, a spokesperson said. The suspects fled before police arrive
Ride Through California’s Most Spectacular Scenery On This Unforgettable Rail Bike Adventure
Imagine pedaling along a historic rail line while California’s countryside unfolds around you — golden fields, river glimpses, and fresh open air. That’s exactly what awaits you at River Fox Train in West Sacramento, CA. Whether you’re looking for a fun family outing, a unique date idea,...
Bizarre disappearance of a Sacramento, California, mother and her two boys in 1978
Richard "Ricky" Houghland and his brother, Thomas J. "Tommy" Houghland, have been missing from Sacramento, California, since July 11, 1978. Richard's photo above is shown age-progressed to 52 years, though he would now be 56 if alive. Thomas's photo below is age-progressed to 49 years, but he would now be 53 if alive.
