Sacramento CA

(FOX40.COM) — A potentially armed suspect has barricaded themselves in a residence on Tuesday in North Sacramento, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Video Above: How to report a public safety threat SPD said officers received reports of an assault around 11 a.m. in the 1100 block of Jean Avenue....

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol is increasing patrols statewide as part of its New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period, which is aimed at cracking down on impaired and reckless driving. “We’re entering a new year, but our message stays the same. Driving under the influence increases the...

A man was hospitalized Tuesday afternoon after he was hit by a Sacramento Regional Transit light rail train in downtown Sacramento, disrupting Blue Line service for about an hour. The incident occurred just before 1 p.m. at the 12th Street underpass near C Street in the Mansion Flats neighborhood, according to RT...

Authorities recovered a man’s body Monday from the waters of Lake Natoma in Folsom, one day after a Roseville man’s personal belongings were discovered along the American River Bike Trail. California State Parks said the man was located in the water at about 11:20 a.m. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office took...

(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Police Department announced that Alvin Prasad, the victim of an incident suspected of being a hate crime, died from his injuries on Sunday. Sacramento police said officers responded to reports of an assault around 1:30 a.m. on November 1 in the 2000 block of K Street in the Lavender...

Sacramento organizers are asking community members to volunteer in the 2026 Point-in-Time count (PIT) to determine the number of people experiencing homelessness in the Sacramento region. The PIT count will be held from 5-11 p.m. on Jan. 26 and 27. “While it captures only a snapshot in time, the PIT...

Sacramento City Hall had a year of transition in 2025. Mayor Kevin McCarty and two new council members started their terms. The city operated the entire year under an interim city manager following the chaotic conclusion to Howard Chan’s tenure. Along the way, Sacramento lost two other major leaders: its city...

(FOX40.COM) — One person is dead Monday morning after crashing into a pole in Elk Grove, according to the California Highway Patrol’s. Video Above: What to do if you witness a crash CHP said that a black sedan crashed into a pole around 9:47 a.m. in the area of Calvine Road and Frontera Drive. Airbags were […]

SACRAMENTO — The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is ringing in 2026 by launching a New Year’s Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP). The CHP will boost patrols statewide from 6 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, to 11:59 p.m. Thursday, January 1. While New Year’s is a time for celebration, the CHP...

Sacramento restaurants faced a steep uphill battle in 2025. Economic downturn led residents to cut back on luxuries and necessities , while traffic and parking strife on The Grid are pushing away a good portion of remaining customers. Adding that to rising costs of food from tariffs and agriculture worker...