‘Papa!’ Sacramento region shares joy as world greets American Pope Leo XIV
The Vatican has selected a new Pope, Pope Leo XIV. Cardinal Robert Prevost, 69, is from Chicago, the first-ever American pontiff.
Elk Grove Named Fourth-Best City to Live in California
ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Elk Grove was ranked as the fourth-best large city in California to live, according to a ranking released by Consumer Affairs last month. Elk Grove, the second largest city in Sacramento County, is on the upper half of the top 10 mainly for low crime rates and its strong economy, as well as its...
San Francisco, Folsom, Kern County Among 458 Sites Awarded Millions in California Community Schools
SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom and State Superintendent Tony Thurmond announced the approval of over $618 million in new funding for 458 schools statewide under the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP), the nation’s largest initiative of its kind. The State Board of Education unanimously...
Multiple vehicle fire threatens structures in Folsom
(FOX40.COM)— The Folsom Fire Department responded to a multiple vehicle fire late last night into early this morning, according to officials. Video Above: Tips for preventing house fires FFD said Firefighters were dispatched to the area of Folsom Ranch to find two vehicles on fire that were threatening nearby...
Highway 37 project in North Bay could get environmental exception to proceed
The 10-mile stretch of Highway 37 between Mare Island in Solano County and Sears Point in Sonoma County is considered one of the most problematic roadways in the state of California. About the only thing that moves slower than the traffic on Highway 37 is the progress to correct the problem. But now it looks like the...
Alaska man who supplied weapons to Sacramento gangs sentenced to federal prison
“Smith’s reckless actions may be felt for years to come,” Alaska federal prosecutors say of the firearms trafficking in the Sacramento are.
Citrus Heights rejects proposal for Sunrise Mall redevelopment. What’s next?
Ethan Conrad Properties Inc., departed from the Sunrise Mall redevelopment project last month after community criticism.
What are the busiest streets in Sacramento County? Some have freeway-level traffic
Watt Avenue at the American River Bridge in Arden Arcade tops the county’s list.
Stretch of I-80 to close in Sacramento area for more than 2 days. When...
Drivers should “plan for additional travel time” and “expect delays,” Caltrans said.
West Sac PD unveils new crime statistic tool
The West Sacramento Police Department has launched a new transparency tool called Commons, providing residents with access to crime statistics and long-term trends in the city, with the goal of building community trust and maintaining 10.9-minute call-to-arriving times for community-generated calls.
