Future light rail plans to Sacramento airport may block proposed Raising Cane’s in Natomas
Raising Cane's is raising controversy in Sacramento. There are plans to build a new restaurant in North Natomas, but some city officials are trying to deny the project's approval permit.
Insolvency by summer still threatens Sacramento school district, budget chief says
New interim chief business officer Lisa-Grant Dawson told a frustrated board of trustees at a meeting Thursday night that the Sacramento City Unified School District is still at risk of running out of money by summer. Last month, a state agency deemed the district at “high risk” of insolvency. Grant-Dawson, who has...
Sacramento man sentenced to 15 years in prison for distribution of methamphetamine in drug...
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A Sacramento man was sentenced on Friday to 15 years in prison for his role in a drug trafficking operation. The Untied States Department of Justice says that 24-year-old Michael William Hutchison III of Sacramento was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dena M. Coggins. Hutchison was involved...
Sheriff Given New Authority to Clear Private Property Encampments
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved a significant expansion of the county’s anti-camping ordinance on Tuesday, extending enforcement capabilities to include private property. The measure, introduced by District 4 Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez—who represents Rio Linda and Elverta—aims to address the...
Pilot of small plane escapes injury in McClellan airport emergency landing
A light plane forced to make an emergency landing Friday at McClellan airport in North Highlands touched down safely, said Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District officials. No one was hurt in the incident just after noon, said Metro Fire Capt. Mark Nunez, in a statement. An Orangevale man piloting a Piper Tomahawk was...
North Highlands man arrested for stealing, hiding meat in pants
(FOX40.COM) — A North Highlands man is in custody after allegedly stealing meat from a local grocery store last week. In a social media post, Rocklin police say the man, Donald Rodriguez, who is on parole, “stuffed” his pants with “unpaid meat” from a Safeway. Video: Several arrested for retail theft at local Target...
West Sacramento Child Abuser Gets 12 Years, Then 25 to Life
A West Sacramento man who prosecutors say repeatedly sexually abused two young relatives when they were children has been ordered to spend decades behind bars, after an emotional hearing where victims told the court how the abuse still shapes their lives. Enrique Urbina Mendoza was sentenced in Yolo County Superior...
A Vintage Lover’s Perfect Day in Rancho Cordova
Shop until you drop at these popular vintage shops and thrift stores. Before you embark on your vintage hunt, take a few steps to make your day a little more successful. Wear comfortable clothing and good walking shoes since you'll be on your feet for a while. You may want to dress in layers in case you want to try...
Fourth wave coffee? These new roasters are using technology to hone their craft
Historically, roasting coffee has been a very hands-on, sensory experience. Roasters used their senses of hearing, smell and sight to determine what stage a roast was at. Today, new technology is changing the way coffee is being roasted, including businesses right here in Sacramento. Donovan and Casey Albert launched...
During Brickland’s closure, its community is raising funds to help employees
East Sacramento restaurant Brickland, at 3301 Folsom Blvd., was vandalized on Christmas Day and forced to close . A reopening date has not yet been set, as owners Rahim and Sheila Amiri wrangle with insurance to pay for repairs. Community support was immediately strong, with customers and neighbors commenting on...
