Sacramento Bee Headquarters Demolished for 121 Midtown Homes
The wrecking ball is coming for the former Sacramento Bee headquarters at 2100 Q Street, marking the end of a seven-decade chapter in Midtown's newspaper history. The site will be transformed into 121 new townhomes and single-family homes, representing a dramatic shift from the property's original high-density...
New clues emerge in search for missing California mom and baby
Whisper Owen and her 8-month-old daughter, Sandra McCarty, have been missing for almost a month and their SUV was last seen traveling through Waterford and Atwater, California.
Sacramento County woman with memory loss missing more than a week, CHP says
The California Highway Patrol has issued an endangered missing person advisory for a woman who was last seen more than a week ago in Sacramento County, authorities said Thursday. The CHP issued the alert on behalf of the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office for Koy Saechao, 53, reportedly last seen around 1 p.m. July...
Semitruck filled with strawberries catches fire on Interstate 80 in Northern California
(FOX40.COM) — A semitruck in Northern California caught fire on Interstate 80 Thursday afternoon and prompted lane closures.• Video Above: What to do if you witness a crash Around 3:45 p.m., the Roseville Fire Department responded to a semi fire on eastbound I-80 at Eureka. Officials said only the trailer, which was...
1 dead, 1 injured in head-on crash on Highway 49 in Amador County
One woman died and another woman was hospitalized after a head-on crash in Amador County, officials said Thursday.
West Nile virus detected in Vacaville, Suisun City
(KRON) — Multiple mosquitoes have tested positive for carrying West Nile virus in Solano County, the Solano County Mosquito Abatement District announced Friday. On Aug. 4, West Nile virus was found in mosquitoes near Shiloh Church on Shiloh Road in Suisun City, according to the Solano County Mosquito Abatement...
Northern California police say scammers are getting clever with new bank scam
(FOX40.COM) — Northern California police are warning the public about a clever new scam that is targeting bank accounts. • Video Above: Scams circulating in California According to the Rocklin Police Department, the new scam starts with a victim receiving a text, email, or call from someone posing as their bank. The...
A New Generation Of Black Excellence
At The Sacramento OBSERVER, we believe in the power of legacy — and in the brilliance of those who will shape what comes next. That belief is what inspired the creation of the 30 Under 30 Awards nearly 20 years ago, a celebration of young African American leaders in the Sacramento region who are not only excelling in...
Man arrested for manslaughter following bar fight in Folsom
(FOX40.COM) — On Wednesday, the Folsom Police Department arrested 43-year-old Dylan Pierce, who was identified as the aggressor in a fatal fight at a Folsom bar in June. Pierce was taken into custody outside his residence in Citrus Heights and booked at the Sacramento County Main Jail. Video Above: Homicide vs Murder...
Citrus Heights police arrest 2 suspects in 2024 fentanyl overdose death
Two people have been arrested by Citrus Heights police detectives after the 2024 death of a man from a fentanyl overdose.
