Man armed with knife shot, wounded by Sacramento police near Northgate school
Sacramento police shot and wounded a man armed with a kitchen knife Tuesday evening after he advanced toward officers who were responding to reports of a person with a weapon at Hazel Strauch Elementary School in the city’s Northgate neighborhood. The shooting occurred shortly before 7 p.m. in the 3100 block of...
Pentagon confirms identity of Sacramento-born Army Reservist killed in Iranian drone attack
The Department of Defense has confirmed the identity of a Sacramento Army Reservist killed in an Iranian drone strike earlier this month. The Pentagon announced Wednesday the remains of 54-year-old Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert M. Marzan were positively identified by a medical examiner. The Department of Defense...
Prosecutors Say Chinatown Backstabbing Was Random Attack With ‘No Words Spoken’
Chinatown residents are unnerved by a seemingly random attack in which a man waiting to cross the street was randomly and violently stabbed in the back by another man who said nothing and proceeded on his way. From the looks of the March 5 attack, which was caught on surveillance...
Inmate who killed CO accused of stabbing officer at Calif. prison
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A California corrections officer is recovering after authorities say an inmate attacked him with an improvised weapon inside California State Prison, Sacramento. The incident happened around 10:15 a.m. on March 9 in a cell block at the Folsom-area prison when inmate Jon C. Blaylock, 56,...
Baby critically injured in rollover crash on I-5 in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A 10-month-old baby is in critical condition after a rollover crash on Interstate 5 in Sacramento, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officials said a vehicle was traveling northbound on I-5 on the West El Camino Avenue off-ramp when the crash happened. The car rolled over twice after a...
Human Metapneumovirus Surging in US, California
HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) is currently spiking in the United States, including Northern California cities like Sacramento, Davis, Vallejo and San Francisco. Human Metapneumovirus Circulating in the US: Human metapneumovirus—a seasonal respiratory virus in the same family as Respiratory syncytial virus—is currently...
Sacramento County honors social workers in March
Sacramento County is celebrating National Social Work Month this March, recognizing the many social workers who support families and communities across the county. The observance, first celebrated in 1963, highlights the vital role of social workers in improving lives and strengthening neighborhoods.
Where soul meets flavor: A guide to Sacramento’s Black-owned restaurants
Comfort food, culture and community shine at these Black-owned Sacramento spots. Across Sacramento, Black-owned restaurants are serving dishes rooted in tradition, comfort and bold flavor, turning everyday meals into something worth slowing down for. These neighborhood spots are where the seasoning is just right, the...
FBI and Sacramento police find rocket launcher, firearms in Rancho Cordova home
Authorities say a search warrant in Rancho Cordova uncovered several firearms and an inert rocket launcher.
A Bird of Courage at Station 13
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - On most days, drivers at the corner of Gloria Drive and 43rd Avenue can rely on a fully functioning traffic light to keep things moving. But for a while, that job belonged to a turkey named Frank. Joseph Reichmuth Park, once known as Munger Lake, still...

















