Sacramento CA

Volunteer crews with the River City Waterway Alliance say they have pulled more than 24,000 hypodermic needles from creeks and rivers across the Sacramento region, part of ongoing cleanups that have also turned up shopping carts, mattresses and thousands of pounds of other trash. The sheer volume has neighbors and conservation groups rattled, since the syringes pose public health risks and beat up already...

(FOX40.COM) — Two bald eagle eaglets at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex died after falling from their nest, officials said. Both the eaglets fell from the nest that is along the auto tour route. One was found dead, while the other was found in poor condition and taken to a raptor rehabilitation facility, where it […]

Amanda Chapman stood before the Sacramento City Unified school board on Thursday and said the situation at the preschool she teaches at was dire. “I’m hanging on by a thread,” Chapman told the board. “But I refuse to give up.” It might not be enough. Chapman teaches at Edward Kelley Preschool, one of the district’s final two parent participation preschools, which has been identified...

(FOX40.COM) — Olivia Rodrigo fans should get their “Drivers License” in preparation to go to the Golden 1 Center for her “The Unraveled Tour.” The multi-platinum, three-time Grammy award-winning singer is going on a 65-date run across North America, Europe and the UK. The tour comes as her third studio album, “You Seem Pretty Sad for […]

Sentinel Staff report– — Latest Police incident logs show an increase in animal control calls, while showing a decrease in code enforcement. Below is a summary of the police incident logs from April 23–29, 2026. Fireworks: 0 (same as prior week) Animal control: 28 (up from 24)

By Sara Beth Williams– — The Citrus Heights Water District has filed a second lawsuit in two years against the San Juan Water District. The suit, filed April 22 in Sacramento Superior court, alleges the San Juan Water District approved an agreement to sell and transfer up to 6,000 acre-feet of water between April 2026 and February 2027 to Sacramento Suburban Water District without...

Residents in Arden Park say they are on edge after a man was arrested twice in one day for carrying a knife and trespassing, then released, prompting renewed concerns about safety in the neighborhood. Becky Breen, who captured video, said the incident began around 8:30 p.m. Thursday when she received...

Gold, Gold, Gold was discovered along the American River in January 1848, drawing people from around the world into what became the California Gold Rush. No history of San Francisco, Sacramento, Sutter’s Fort, Coloma, or Folsom is complete without acknowledging the Chinese community whose labor, culture, and resilience shaped the region.

May 3, 2026 - Vernal pools don’t immediately catch the eye’s attention. They're stealthy and scattered across rolling grasslands – hidden beneath layers of vegetation. Appearing seasonally during the cooler months, vernal pools are temporary shallow wetlands that hold water in winter and spring until they dry in the summer heat. A keen eye for these isolated gems is rewarded with an amazing slice of biodiversity...

THIS is the chilling moment a knife-wielding maniac pounds on random doors and makes stabbing motions – before suddenly fleeing. Horror footage shows 56-year-old Brian Mattson allegedly making threatening gestures with a blade as he approached several properties in Sacramento. Stunned homewoners were left terrified after doorbell clips showed...