Long-vacant historic Sacramento school could become a community center. See inside
No one had used the old North Sacramento School for some time, this much was clear on a crisp February day. At a rear door, a man removed boarding to allow access to the building, which was constructed in stages between 1915 and 1947 and appears to have been vacant since 2010. Inside, the building was dark and...
Elk Grove weekly crime update, February 15, 2026
Here’s a breakdown of crimes reported in Elk Grove between January 28 and February 3, 2026. In some cases, these are in addition to the crimes reported on the Elk Grove Police Department’s daily watch summary. The Daily Watch Summary only lists crimes for which an arrest was made.
Lost dog found near Blue Dolphin Way & Sea View Ct
Lost dog found near Blue Dolphin Way & Sea View Ct. A dog with Animal ID A729550 was found on Feb 14 near Blue Dolphin Way & Sea View Ct and is now at the Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento. The Sacramento Missing Animal Response Team is asking for help to find the owner.
Video of fatal Sacramento bank robbery shooting released
(FOX40.COM) — A man with a realistic fake gun was shot and killed by police after allegedly robbing a Sacramento bank in late January. Friday, police released the video footage of the incident. Editor’s note: The full video released by the Sacramento Police Department can be viewed below. Authorities said they were...
Heavy snow and rain expected to hit Northern California, travel impacts likely
(FOX40.COM) — After a couple of days of spring-like weather in the Sacramento area, a storm system is heading to Northern California with widespread rain, gusty winds and heavy mountain snow, according to the National Weather Service in Sacramento.• Video above: Feb. 15, 10 p.m. FOX40’s weather forecast The system,...
Yolo County Animal Shelters Served With Cease-and-Desist Demands Alleging Violations of State Law
YOLO COUNTY, Calif. — Public animal shelters in Yolo County were served Feb. 14 with cease-and-desist legal demands alleging ongoing violations of California animal-protection statutes and requiring immediate corrective action, preservation of records and a written compliance response within 10 calendar days. The...
Field Notes: 124-Year-Old Light Bulb, UC Davis’ Cheeto the Cat, and ‘Trash Falcons’ Art...
This week: Hip-hop at Yoshi’s, coastal trails, national park sweethearts, and a Muni beer crawl. Plus, turning Lake Merritt trash into art, repairing bikes for kids, a light bulb that never goes out, and the big cat on campus. Campus legend. An orange cat named Cheeto, who's been an...
Roseville Welcomes Placer SPCA’s 8,800-Square-Foot Veterinary Facility
Placer SPCA Celebrates Grand Opening of New Veterinary and Foster Care Center. Roseville, Calif. – Placer SPCA recently celebrated the grand opening of its new Veterinary and Foster Care Center, marking a major milestone in the organization’s mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care for animals throughout...
Celebrating Frederick Douglass and literacy
The Sacramento County Office of Education shared a message honoring Frederick Douglass, a writer and leader who showed how education can change lives. Born into slavery, he secretly learned to read and write, which shaped his belief in the power of learning.
Reclaiming the Past – California Africana 365 along the American River Parkway
Here in Mother Lode country, for a man named Joe Louis Moore, the phrase “black gold” does not mean oil. Moore, a retired Bay Area photographer with an inescapable interest in history, moved to Sacramento three years ago. “I started reading about blacks in the Gold Rush and wanted to find out where all this stuff was...

















