Sacramento man arrested in fatal South Natomas shooting
(FOX40.COM) —A 44-year-old Sacramento man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting earlier this month in South Natomas, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Sacramento police said Laron Fort was identified as the suspect in the killing following an investigation by the department’s homicide...
Masked ICE Agents Swarm Natomas SUV, Rattle Quiet Block
Neighbors in Natomas say a quiet Tuesday morning turned surreal when Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents surrounded a vehicle on their street, then moved on to a nearby home, leaving families rattled and kids in the middle of it all. Video shared with local television shows agents rushing a gray...
Beloved Elk Grove Kabob Joint Stages Saucy Comeback In Raley’s Center
Original Sal's Kabob & Gyro Grill is coming back to where it all started. The family-run Mediterranean favorite, which first built its following in Elk Grove, is opening a third location in the Raley's Center at Elk Grove Boulevard and Franklin on Saturday. Founders Sulaiman "Sal" and Farah Safi are back at the helm...
Sacramento County violators could face escalating fines for each illegal firework
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday approved changes to the county’s fireworks ordinance, introducing a more stringent approach that would apply escalating fines for each illegal firework used. Those caught using illegal fireworks faced escalating fines of $1,000 for a first violation, $2,500 for a...
Frank Returns by a Wing and a Prayer
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The March 13 issue of both the Land Park News and the Pocket News featured a front-page story about a lone turkey roosting on the roof of Sacramento Fire Station 13 at 6135 Gloria Drive. Fire crews on different shifts offered various names: Fred or Tony, but “Frank” stuck.
Council Approves Utility Rate Increases
WEST SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – Citing a need to address aging infrastructure concerns amid rising system operating costs, the City Council at its March 18 meeting unanimously approved raising city water and sewer rates, the first such approved rate increase since 2021, according to a staff presentation at the meeting.
Your vision might be the first warning sign of dementia, researchers say
A UC Davis pilot study is exploring whether virtual reality eye exams can detect early signs of cognitive decline before memory problems begin.
Sacramento domestic violence call ends with both parents dead
Was making lunches for tomorrow when I read on InTown about a domestic violence call in Sacramento that turned out about as bad as it gets. Three kids ran from their home and called 911 saying their father was assaulting their mother. Deputies got there around 9:30 p.m., saw an unresponsive woman through a window,...
Op-Ed: To Achieve True Justice, Yolo County Needs a Bench That Reflects Our Community
For decades, the City of Davis and Yolo County have prided themselves on being at the vanguard of social justice and equity. We talk often about the importance of diversity in our schools, our boardrooms, and our city councils. But there is one critical arena where our progress has lagged behind our rhetoric: the...
No emergency homeless services at Sacramento’s 211 – even for a 4-year-old
Tanika Williams picked up her phone on the playground while her 4-year-old scampered around in the wood chips behind her. Night was approaching, and if she didn’t find $68 for a motel room in the next few hours, she, her husband and the little girl would have to sleep on the street. To her, this seemed like an...
