Sacramento CA

Judge Sonia Cortes refused a defense motion yesterday to release a person accused in a Sacramento-area killing, keeping them jailed on murder, conspiracy and weapons counts. The court left the defendant in custody and set a review of the detention status for this Friday. Deputy Public Defender J. Gonzalez asked...

Kenneth Howe was sentenced to 75 years to life in prison for the first-degree murder of Amadon Estrada in Sacramento. Judge Kenneth Brody issued the sentence. A jury convicted Howe on July 31, 2025. The conviction included findings that Howe used a firearm causing death and had a prior strike for child molestation.

Yesterday's standoff in South Sacramento ended with the arrest of a convicted felon after Sacramento County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call. According to a post on the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, 32-year-old Duke Van Le, armed with two handguns, was threatening...

A police chase that started in south Sacramento ended with a crash and arrest in the Arden-Arcade area on Monday, police said.

[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on October 27 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. The Sacramento County Environmental Management Department conducted a routine health inspection at the Falafel Corner in Downtown Sacramento....

Whether you're thinking about adopting a pet or simply delight in watching cute animals, you'd find a plethora of endearing pets awaiting adoption at animal shelters across and close to sacramento..

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KCRA) - A California family is reeling after a stolen car crashed into their home during a police chase. The father ended up pinned underneath the car and critically injured. Marissa Fulcher says her father and brothers were home at the time. “Before they know it, there is...

Chando’s Tacos is returning after a brief shutdown through the end of summer and early fall . Three of the famed Sacramento-based taco restaurant’s locations will be reopening in the coming weeks, starting Saturday, Nov. 1, according to owner Lisandro “Chando” Madrigal. Madrigal announced his restaurant’s revival in...

Chandos, a popular local establishment, has announced plans to reopen several of its locations. This decision has sparked a variety of reactions from the public, particularly on social media platforms. The move could potentially provide more options for local food lovers and signify a sign of recovery and growth for...

Last year, there were more than 80 reports of assaults against Sacramento Regional Transit staff. Now, SacRT's board is approving an extra $1 million this year to hire more security staff.