National Flood Insurance Program used by thousands of Californians in jeopardy
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Picking lemons for her neighbors is something retiree Cheryl Nelson has loved doing, she said, for over a decade in her neighborhood. Her house is part of an HOA, another appeal Nelson said about her community. “I don’t then have to worry about when do I...
Sacramento DA is investigating allegations of fraud in NAACP COVID food program
Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected] . The Sacramento County District Attorney is conducting a criminal investigation into a $2.75 million local NAACP COVID food program in which a county...
California’s cold, gloomy weather masks a developing problem: Almost no rain in 3 weeks
A weekend colder than expected, a fog bank that won’t quit and a December drying out fast.
2025 Citrus Heights Police Logs Spotlight: Nov. 27-Dec 3
Sentinel Staff report– — Latest police logs show a decrease in code enforcement and vehicle violations, while showing an increase in traffic accidents. Below are the latest police incident logs from Nov. 27-Dec 3, 2025. Fireworks: 1 (down from 5) Animal control: 8 (up from 7) 911 hangups:...
“Little Old Lady” Dorothea Puente Ran a House of Horrors—And Hid Bodies in the...
While she maintained a grandmotherly facade, California landlady Dorothea Puente was hiding a pattern of cold, lethal deception. A new episode of Killer Grannies, airing Sunday at 8 p.m. ET, takes a deep dive into the deadly secrets police uncovered at her Sacramento home. How Dorothea Puente ended up on...
Sacramento volunteers give back after thieves try to steal presents from nonprofit
The Christmas spirit is working in overdrive in Sacramento after thieves tried to steal presents from a local nonprofit. Now, volunteers are stepping in to give back.
Citrus Heights Officer Channels Inner Magnum P.I. to Recover Teen’s Stolen Bike
A local Citrus Heights police officer took a page out of a classic detective series to crack the case of a stolen bicycle belonging to a 13-year-old. According to a social media post by Citrus Heights PD, after the bike was taken from Rusch Park three weeks prior, Officer Munaro worked with the young victim's family...
Santa returns to Sunrise Mall in a new location
By Sara Beth Williams– — Photos with Santa Claus at Sunrise Mall might look a little different this year, as Santa has arrived at Sunrise Mall, but in a different location. This year, families will find him set up inside a vacant storefront across from the food court...
First-time marathon runner breaks a CIM record in Sacramento
Thousands of runners raced from Folsom to downtown Sacramento on Sunday for the capital region’s biggest race of the year: the California International Marathon . Of those runners, many were running their first marathon — including the winner of the women’s division. Molly Born, a 26-year-old Oklahoma State alumna,...
Smash-And-Grab Crew Cleans Out Citrus Heights Thrift Shop Of $50K In Jewelry
Citrus Heights detectives are hunting a smash-and-grab crew that broke into a thrift shop and stole about $50,000 in gold and silver jewelry. Surveillance stills show at least three men rifling through display cases before fleeing in an SUV. Investigators hope the images will help neighbors or dash-cam footage...
