Local Minister Remembered As Cultural, Spiritual Leader
He embraced his African roots, finding in them wisdom, guidance and inner strength and selflessly shared all three with others. Minister Imhotep Elijah Alkebulan, senior minister of Sacramento’s Wo’se Community Church, joined the ancestors on Aug. 22. He was 67. He is remembered as a spiritual and community leader...
One arrested for battery after disturbance at Citrus Heights fast food restaurant
By Sara Beth Williams– — Police arrested a man Tuesday morning after he caused a disturbance inside a local fast food restaurant, disrupting business and leaving at least one person injured. The incident began shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Sunrise Boulevard near Old Auburn Road when a man...
Get ready! DiCaprio movie filmed in Sacramento set to open in theaters
The Leonardo DiCaprio movie “One Battle After Another” that was filmed in Sacramento and in other spots across Northern California is opening in theaters this month. With a release date set for Sept. 26, the big action film also stars Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, Regina Hall and Teyana Taylor. The film was written...
Sacramento Enacts Ban on Unhoused Sleeping Outside City Hall Amidst Housing Solution Delays
Sacramento's new ordinance banning the unhoused from sleeping outside City Hall has taken effect, despite concerns and calls for more compassionate solutions. Councilman Phil Pluckebaum insists they are not trying to criminalize homelessness. "We're not trying to punish people for, you know, experiencing some sort of...
California congressman pushes to crack down on mail theft in Sacramento region
Mail theft in the Sacramento region has gotten so bad that one local congressman is now calling for federal help.
Volunteers helping inmates released from Sacramento jail say sheriff’s have threatened arrests
Every day, hundreds of people walk out the door of the Sacramento main jail, but many have nowhere to go and end up sleeping on the streets. Now, a group that helps former inmates get support could end up behind bars themselves.
8 California Buffets Locals Say Are Always Worth It
California’s buffet scene offers an abundance of culinary choices that locals swear by. From sushi spreads to sizzling barbecue and global flavors, these eight buffets continue to satisfy appetites across the Golden State. Whether you crave comfort classics or adventurous seafood platters, each destination on this...
Sacramento Murder-for-Hire Convict Gets Clemency After 19 Years
A Sacramento murder-for-hire case from 2006 has returned to headlines after Governor Gavin Newsom commuted the life sentence of one of the men involved in the shocking crime. Arthur Battle, now 37, will soon be eligible for parole after spending his entire adult life behind bars following his conviction for a...
Is light rail coming to Elk Grove? Take a look at the city’s plans
Sacramento Regional Transit and Elk Grove have put forth three plans to extend light rail service into the growing suburban city — and they’re seeking comments from the public on how to proceed. Elk Grove officials said that expanding public transportation options would relieve traffic congestion between their city...
Sacramento-area health official warns of COVID spread, encourages precautions
Officials in West Sacramento and Yolo County are warning of another potential spread of COVID-19 and are urging residents to take precautions. Yolo County Health and Human Services found high levels of SARS-CoV-2 in wastewater in Sacramento and West Sacramento while emergency department visits for fever and cough are...