As a major Midtown Sacramento retailer closes shop, neighboring businesses say crime to blame
Starbucks announced that its 1901 J Street location is among at least six stores in the Sacramento region that are closing in a sweep of nationwide store closures. Small business owners in midtown say they understand why.
Elk Grove to see road closures this week for high school homecoming parade
Some Elk Grove roads will be closed Friday as Elk Grove High School holds its annual homecoming parade, a city tradition since 1964. Road closures near the school, located at 9800 Elk Grove Florin Road, will be in effect between 12:45 p.m. and 3 p.m. Friday, according to a release from the city. Closures include Elk Gr
Former foster youth in Sacramento eligible for no-strings guaranteed monthly check
A new program will make former and current foster youth in Sacramento County eligible to receive $900 in guaranteed income every month for up to two years in an effort to provide stability for a population that runs a higher risk of homelessness, officials announced Monday. The funds provided have no strings attached.
Inland surf resort approved for former farmland near Sacramento
An inland surf resort will be built on former agricultural fields near Sacramento under a plan approved by Placer County’s planning commission. In addition to a five-acre surf lagoon with a wave generator, Alchemy will have a 100-room hotel, 22 bungalows and other sports facilities, according to the proposal presented
Rancho Cordova man cited after crashing stolen pickup truck into a canal
(FOX40.COM) — A Rancho Cordova man is in the hospital with broken legs after allegedly crashing a truck he had stolen hours earlier, the sheriff’s office said. A man called the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office to report a burglary at his shop in the 14800 block of Highway 99, just north of Nicolaus, around 2:30 […]
Dog dead, 7 family members displaced after early morning Rio Linda house fire
(FOX40.COM) — A dog is dead and seven family members have been displaced after a house fire in Rio Linda early Monday morning, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. Metro Fire said crews responded to reports of a house fire around 4:50 a.m. at 567 U Street in Rio Linda. Firefighters arrived to find […
Jury awards $15.8M to widow of man killed in crash with Sacramento developer
A jury has awarded a retired highway patrol officer's widow nearly $16 million, siding against well-known Sacramento developer Phil Oates after a two-week civil trial.
Golf carts with lithium-ion batteries catch on fire near Teal Bend Golf Course
(FOX40.COM) — Crews with the Sacramento Fire Department are handling a “level 2” hazmat situation after a fire ignited near a local golf course, early Monday morning. SFD said crews responded to reports of a structure fire around 2 a.m. near the Teal Bend Golf Course on the 7500 block of Reservoir Road. According to of
What are the best cities for foodies in 2026? Where does Sacramento rank and...
On the very first day of 2026, Sean Timberlake, The Sacramento Bee’s food reporter looked back on 2025 and called it the year that Sacramento’s food scene “ went supernova .” In 2025, publications around the country wrote enthusiastic round-ups of the city’s best places to eat, several local restaurants received Michel
Man arrested after hours-long standoff in South Sacramento apartment complex
(FOX40.COM) — A man was arrested just after midnight Monday after an hours-long standoff in a South Sacramento apartment complex, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. SCSO said officers responded to reports of an incident around 7:45 p.m. Sunday in the 3800 block of 44th Avenue. The caller reported that
