Placer Jail Health Shakeup As Wellpath Axes 89 Workers
Wellpath has issued layoff notices to 89 employees who provide medical and mental health care at Placer County’s jail facilities, according to county and labor filings. The cuts affect staff at the Auburn and South Placer jails, as well as the county juvenile detention center, just as Placer County moves to bring in a new contractor for inmate health services. Families and advocates say...
Luke Bryan Opening Acts Revealed for Farm Tour 2026
Luke Bryan has revealed the lineup for his annual “Farm Tour,” which returns to the West Coast next month for the second year in a row. “California! So excited to announce that [Priscilla Block], [The Peach Pickers] and [DJ Rock] are joining us this May. Y’all got your tickets?” Bryan wrote on Instagram on April 14.
Taste of Elk Grove
If you’re a fan of great food, wine, craft beer, and live music, this is the event you won’t want to miss! The top restaurants in Elk Grove will be offering delicious samples from their menus—you might just find your new favorite spot! In addition, several local wineries will be offering tastings, and craft beer makers will showcase a wide selection of locally...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Folsom — Furniture, Garden Goods & More
Looking to pick up something useful for free around Folsom? Neighbors are giving away furniture, garden materials, and more. Here are a few local finds you can claim today. Need gravel for your yard or driveway? This salt and pepper gravel is available off Bradshaw Rd, Folsom. Great for landscaping or filling garden paths. 👉 See this item on Facebook.
UC Davis student killed in car-bicycle crash near campus, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — A UC Davis student has died after a collision involving a car and a bicycle near campus, university officials said Tuesday. The crash occurred just before 3 p.m. Monday on Hutchison Drive near the West Village housing area, according to a statement from the University of California, Davis. The student was taken to Kaiser […]
Local elementary school custodian honored among classified employees of the year
By Sara Beth Williams– — The San Juan Unified School district has honored local elementary school lead custodian Mikalai Lutsyk as one of the district’s 2026 Classified Employees of the Year, an honor recognizing staff members who play a vital role in supporting student success. Lutsyk, who...
Victim recounts moment suspect fired gun, stole car before deadly police I-5 encounter
A victim recounts a traumatic carjacking in Citrus Heights that ended with deputies shooting the suspect on I-5, leaving him without his car or belongings.
Sacramento teacher sues district over carpet removal discipline
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento teacher is suing her school district and its board, alleging she was wrongfully punished after removing a classroom carpet. Jeanine Rupert filed the lawsuit against the Sacramento City Unified School District following an incident last spring, when she pulled up a carpet in her classroom with help from fifth grade students.
No homicide charges in fatal Natomas High shooting, DA says
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office said it would not file homicide-related charges in the death of a former Natomas High School student fatally shot on campus on Friday, as the accused shooter may have fired in self-defense. But he will face firearm-related charges. According to the DA’s office, the deceased and an […]
Suspect arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit ends in crash, foot chase
(FOX40.COM) — A suspect was arrested Monday night after leading officers on a vehicle pursuit in a stolen car that ended in a crash and a brief foot chase, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Sacramento police said its officers responded just before 8:30 p.m. Monday to the 1300 block of T Street for a […]
