Bill requiring removal of unused power lines to avoid wildfire risks dies in Sacramento
State legislation that would have required investor-owned utilities including Southern California Edison to take steps to avoid causing wildfires died Friday in Sacramento.
BICYCLIST FLEES POLICE, STRUCK BY VEHICLE IN SOUTH SACRAMENTO
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (PSN) — A late-night police stop turned into a pursuit and crash early Friday when a bicyclist ran a red light and collided with a vehicle in South Sacramento, authorities said. According to the Sacramento Police Department, just after 12:30 a.m. on August 28, officers attempted to...
Sacramento Sees Progress and Challenges in Addressing Homelessness, According to Recent City Report
The City of Sacramento's concerted efforts to tackle homelessness surfaced in the latest report revealing strides and persistent hurdles. According to a recent data release, the local government's Incident Management Team (IMT) managed 686 calls from August 18-24 through the 311 customer service, tied to concerns...
After change of operators, Sacramento’s Crest Theatre plots its next act
Robert “Bob” Emerick has spent his summer fixing the marquee lights above the Crest Theatre downtown, restringing the grand drape and requesting quotes for carpet cleaning. Emerick, the building’s owner, has been back in charge of day-to-day operations at the K Street theater since May, when its managers of five...
Sacramento Police Seize Assault Weapons and Narcotics in Major Bust Amid Ongoing Investigation
The Sacramento Police Department made a significant bust this week, seizing a large haul of drugs and weapons from a local residence. As stated in a recent social media post, the operation was a part of an ongoing investigation which led to the recovery of five firearms, including two assault weapons, three handguns,...
Stabbing incident in Sacramento leaves three injured, police investigate
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Police Department responded to reports of a stabbing around 4:45 p.m. in the Sacramento area. According to SPD, the stabbing occurred in the 2700 block of Ramp Way. When officers arrived at the scene, they found two adult males and one adult female with non-life-threatening injuries....
Opinion: Assembly Bill 322 undermines Prop. 36 and puts public safety at risk
In 2024, California voters overwhelmingly approved Proposition 36, sending a clear message that the status quo on retail theft and repeat offenders would not continue. Prop. 36 restored accountability by strengthening penalties for serial theft, protecting businesses, and ensuring proper resources for law...
Tracking device leads to arrests, recovery of stolen E-bike from Folsom High School
FOLSOM—What began as a stolen E-bike at Folsom High School this week quickly turned into a lesson in teamwork and technology in police work, ending with two arrests and a student’s property safely returned. On Wednesday, a student reported that their locked E-bike had been stolen from the...
Sacramento Animal Shelter Audit Reveals Major Operational Failures
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After months of delay, the Sacramento City Council is finally reviewing the findings of a $213,000 performance audit of the Front Street Animal Shelter, which revealed significant operational failures under Director Philip Zimmerman, according to Fix Our Shelters. The audit, released to Animal...
Sacramento murder convict among batch of commutations, pardons by Gavin Newsom
California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued 23 pardons and 10 commutations on Friday, the governor’s office announced , including a man convicted of murder in Sacramento County who will be allowed to apply for for parole. Newsom granted a commutation to Arthur Battle, convicted of murder for a 2006 contract killing. Battle...
