Davis Parents Mount 1,041-Home Revolt Over School Shutdown Plan
On March 6, 2026, more than a thousand Davis households formally pushed back on the idea of neighborhood school closures, dropping a petition with the Davis Joint Unified School District and asking for a real voice before any campuses go dark. Organizers say the petition represents 1,041 households and lands just as...
Fire at Rancho Cordova apartment affects 4 units
Metro Fire said the fire began on the first floor and spread to the second floor due to strong wind conditions. It then spread into the attic space.
Sacramento religious groups come together to serve community, celebrate Ramadan
Throughout Ramadan, Muslim Sacramentans gather to end their daily fasts together. One group is taking the opportunity to embrace and welcome the city’s diverse interfaith population. The Sacramento Area League of Associated Muslims hosts community iftar dinners at its Islamic Center during Ramadan weekends, inviting...
Illinois man charged with murder after girlfriend’s body found outside hotel near dumpster
A man was charged with first-degree murder after a woman's body was found near a dumpster outside a hotel in Illinois, according to authorities. The Elk Grove Police Department on Saturday identified the suspect as 54-year-old Arturo F. Taylor, of Fox Lake. In a Facebook post, the department said police...
Driver Taken Into Custody After 80-Mile Pursuit Along Highway 50
RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIFORNIA — A driver was taken into custody Thursday morning following a high-speed pursuit that began in Rancho Cordova and extended more than 80 miles along Highway 50 into the South Lake Tahoe area, authorities said. Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in the chase, which temporarily...
Parlour on 10th Bringing Modern High Tea to Sacramento
A new tea house is brewing in the heart of Sacramento. Parlour on 10th is coming soon to 2112 10th St, promising a modern take on the classic high tea experience. According to business filings, the venue is owned by Joanne and Stephen Samuels, who are currently finalizing their plans with the city before construction...
Vehicle hits SMUD equipment, knocking out power to hundreds
The outage center map on SMUD's website states there are 1,476 customers without power, near Calvine Road and Waterman Road. The SMUD website lists "equipment damaged by vehicle" as the reason for the outage.
Ax-throwing venues in Roseville, Folsom shutter. ‘Beyond grateful to every thrower’
Seven years after introducing lumberjack-style recreation to the capital region, Smart Axe has closed its Roseville and Folsom locations. The local ax-throwing chain posted on Facebook that its final night was Feb. 28. Both locations are now listed online as permanently closed. “This wasn’t just a business — it was a...
A tragic mystery ignites in Solano County, as a suspect with a previous murder...
A disturbing discovery in Northern California has led to a murder investigation and charges against a Vallejo man after authorities found a body burning near a rural roadway. Investigators say the victim, a 29-year-old Vallejo resident, was killed in a separate location before his body was transported and set on fire...
A Night Of Hope As Sacramento Welcomes Its First Black Woman As City Manager
The ballroom at Sierra Health Foundation filled quickly Monday evening as roughly 100 government employees, advocates, nonprofit leaders, clergy members and business executives gathered to welcome Maraskeshia Smith, the first Black woman to serve as Sacramento’s city manager. The reception, hosted by Sierra Health...
