Elk Grove weekly crime update, February 1, 2026
Here’s a breakdown of crimes reported in Elk Grove between January 14 and 20, 2026. In some cases, these are in addition to the crimes reported on the Elk Grove Police Department’s daily watch summary. The Daily Watch Summary only lists crimes for which an arrest was made.
Sacramento School Board Slashes Jobs To Dodge State Takeover
With its budget problems closing in, the Sacramento City Unified school board on Thursday signed off on layoffs and furlough days in a bid to keep control of the district’s finances and avoid a state takeover. Trustees framed the move as a last resort meant to keep decisions in local hands rather than in Sacramento...
Cordova community unites in vigil to honor family lost in tragedy
RANCHO CORDOVA – The a sidewalk on the corner of a small cul-de-sac in a south Rancho Cordova community has been the site of a growing remembrance in recent the days following a tragedy that shook the normally quiet neighborhood, and on Sunday it grew larger as it filled with people who came together in to remember...
Former Sacramento Bank of America building on Del Paso Boulevard catches fire
A fire tore through a boarded-up building in North Sacramento early Monday morning.
Mexican Eatery in Sacramento Cited for Violations After Health Inspection
[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on January 30 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. The Sacramento health department carried out a routine check at the Mexican restaurant Carnitas El Rincon on January 30. The restaurant...
Citrus Heights approves new fees targeting vacant commercial buildings
By Sara Beth Williams– — The City Council unanimously advanced a commercial property reoccupancy program Wednesday evening through the approval of an ordinance that has been in development for roughly half of a year. The proposed Commercial Property Reoccupancy Ordinance establishes a framework requiring owners of...
Former Public Radio GM Charged With Felony Embezzlement
After months of investigations, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office has officially charged the former General Manager and Chief Financial Officer of Capital Public Radio with multiple felony counts tied to alleged embezzlement, grand theft, and forgery. Prosecutors allege that between December 6, 2016,...
Kid e-biker gang on Roseville trail allegedly assaults man and his daughter
A man is speaking out after he claims that a pack of kids on e-bikes on a Roseville trail assaulted him by spitting on him.
Sacramento Police Fatally Shoot Armed Suspect After Bank Robbery, Investigation Underway
Sacramento, California – Sacramento police fatally shot a man Thursday afternoon after responding to a reported bank robbery in the city’s eastern area, according to officials. The incident unfolded as officers confronted an armed suspect who fled the scene, leading to an officer-involved shooting that is now under...
Wall of Fog Turns Sacramento’s Sunday Drive Into a Slow-Motion Crawl
Dense fog covered much of the Sacramento Valley early Sunday, reducing visibility to about a quarter mile in some areas. Temperatures were in the low 40s, dipping near 39°F around the airport. The fog slowed the morning commute and may return overnight into Monday, according to the National Weather Service.

















