Sacramento CA

Rodger Githens, a former University of the Pacific professor from West Sacramento, has been convicted in federal court on charges that include attempted enticement of a minor and receipt and distribution of child sexual abuse material. A visiting U.S. district judge handled the bench trial, and Githens is scheduled to return for sentencing on July 20, 2026. Prosecutors say the case started with online...

Elk Grove police tracked down a wanted 34-year-old man last Saturday evening after an automated license-plate reader flagged a blue Mazda near State Route 99 and Bond Road around 6 PM. Officers followed the alert to a parking lot near Bond Road and Elk Grove-Florin Road, where they stopped the car. According to police, the driver initially refused multiple commands...

ELK GROVE, Calif. — Elk Grove police detained a 34-year-old man Saturday evening after an automated license plate reader alert identified a vehicle tied to a criminal investigation. According to the Elk Grove Police Department, the alert came in around 6 p.m. for a blue Mazda near Highway 99...

Last month, East Sacramentans were distressed by an announcement by the owners of local lunch joint and sourdough bakery Juno’s Kitchen that it would be closing after 15 years in business. However, the story didn’t end there. Not long after, the owners of downtown’s Juju Kitchen & Cocktails announced that Juno’s chef-owner Mark Helm would be taking over operations as of May 4. Two...

The start of summer is still a month away — but sizzling heat is already making a comeback across Northern California. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to climb above normal in Northern California cities including Sacramento, Chico, Redding, Stockton and Modesto. Minor heat risk is expected from Wednesday, May 6, through Friday, May 8, with conditions ramping up to a moderate...

(FOX40.COM) — The FOX40 Morning Team celebrated Cinco de Mayo with timeless traditions, heartfelt harmonies and a taste of authentic Mexican cuisine. Here are some celebrations you can enjoy throughout the Greater Sacramento region! Mariachi Bonitas de Dinorah joined FOX40 ahead of their Cinco de Mayo performances at Cache Creek Casino Resort from 1-2 p.m. and […]

North Problem‑Oriented Policing officers in Sacramento say a routine check on a suspicious vehicle in the 700 block of Plaza Avenue turned into a brief foot chase and two arrests on April 2. According to the department, officers recovered an illegally possessed, loaded firearm and evidence they say pointed to drug sales, including roughly 100 unprescribed oxycodone pills. The Sacramento Police Department publicly...

On Tuesday, the Sacramento City Council kicked off what is shaping up to be a tense month of budget hearings, working through a proposed spending plan meant to close a roughly $66.2 million General Fund shortfall for fiscal year 2026–27. The draft leans on cutting dozens of city jobs and shifting revenues and costs, while leaders repeatedly stressed they want to avoid reductions...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man arrested twice in one day after allegedly carrying a knife and approaching homes in Arden Park made a chaotic first court appearance Tuesday, where a judge revoked his probation and neighbors voiced concerns about safety. Brian Mattson initially entered the courtroom quietly but quickly...

Hall of Flowers, the invite-only cannabis trade show that built a devoted following at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, is packing up its pipes and leaving Santa Rosa, shifting its Northern California event to Sacramento this fall. Organizers have set Nov. 4–5, 2026 for the relocated show, which will cap an eight-year run in Wine Country.