Sacramento CA

What started as a routine planning meeting in Rio Linda–Elverta turned into a full‑blown neighborhood showdown Wednesday, as residents packed the room to push back on a proposed small-scale halal slaughter operation on a 20‑acre Palladay Road property. Neighbors told the advisory panel they feared odor, extra truck...

A man’s body was found Wednesday in the water of Lake Natoma near Black Miners Bar State Park in Folsom, prompting an investigation by California State Parks and the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office. According to State Parks officials, a group of kayakers spotted the body in the lake...

Putah Creek, the 85-mile long stream that forms the border between Solano and Yolo counties, just had a record breaking year for salmon. 2,100 Chinook returned to the waters of Putah Creek to spawn in 2025. A decade ago scientists estimated about 1,700 salmon returned to the stream. That may...

A former general manager of CapRadio in Sacramento is accused of embezzling more than $1.3 million from the nonprofit for personal use, authorities said on Thursday.

By Sara Beth Williams– — Amazon Fresh remains open in Citrus Heights through March 13 according to a sign posted at the entrance to the store. The store appeared open for business with multiple customers coming and going on Thursday after being closed one day earlier this week.

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on January 28 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. The Sacramento County health department conducted a routine inspection at The Brunch Corner on January 28. With several violations during the...

Citrus Heights is now one of the first cities in the region to create a mandatory vacant business registry. Here's how the city hopes this will help prevent problems like vandalism and illegal dumping.

RIO LINDA, Calif. — A proposed small-scale animal slaughter facility in the Rio Linda–Elverta area is facing strong opposition from nearby residents, many of whom packed a community meeting to urge county officials to block the project. The proposal would allow a “kill floor” on a 20-acre property...

A philanthropic couple donated $120 million to UC Davis to support its veterinary school, where their dog, Angel, once received care -- the largest gift ever made to veterinary medicine worldwide.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A 17-year-old was arrested Wednesday after allegedly threatening another juvenile during a video call while displaying a firearm, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities said the suspect made statements about harming the victim, who believed the threats were credible and...