Opinion: The UC Davis Scale–When “Race-Neutral” Becomes Code for Illegal Race-Based Affirmative Action
On June 10, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the findings of a six-month investigation into the UC Davis School of Medicine admissions practices. On June 10, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the findings of a six-month investigation into the UC Davis School of Medicine admissions practices. The probe...
Sacramento’s new Safe Camping site set to open with 100 tents in River District
(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento leaders are ready to open the city’s new Safe Camping site on Wednesday in Sacramento’s River District along Sequoia Pacific Boulevard. The 100-tent site was created as leaders aim to address the homelessness crisis in the city. The tents will be set up on platforms between metal shipping conta
Roseville City Hall Falls Silent as Phone Meltdown Hits
City Hall got a lot quieter than usual Tuesday afternoon, when Roseville officials announced that the city's main phone lines had gone dark because of a widespread service provider outage. The city stressed that 911 and other emergency numbers are still working, and that crews are tracking the situation while residents
City Appoints Katie Dignan as Assistant City Manager
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - The City of Sacramento has appointed Katie Dignan as assistant city manager, effective July 13. In her new role, Dignan will oversee the Community Development Department, Economic Development Department and Convention and Cultural Services. She will also help lead implementation of key initiative
2 suspects arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit on Highway 99
(FOX40.COM) — Two suspects were arrested after a stolen vehicle pursuit on Highway 99 Tuesday afternoon, deputies said. The suspects, described only as two men, were safely detained after fleeing the vehicle, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said. The two ran from the stolen vehicle in the area of Highway 99 and
SMUD appoints new CEO, executive who leads zero-carbon efforts
The Sacramento Municipal Utility District appointed Lora Anguay, who has spent the past five years guiding the utility’s ambitious zero-carbon effort, to become the agency’s next chief executive officer. Anguay will take over leadership of the utility — which employs about 2,400 people and serves an area with a populat
Stolen car crashes during Sacramento County chase, 2 arrested
Authorities have arrested two people after the driver of a stolen vehicle crashed Tuesday afternoon on Highway 99 near Dillard Road in Sacramento County, officials said.
Award-Winning Sacramento Vegetarian Restaurant Has Closed Following a Major Challenge
After more than a decade serving Sacramento diners, Mother Sacramento has permanently closed. The popular vegetarian restaurant served its final dinner on Friday, June 19. Owner-chef Robb Venditti said an ADA complaint played a significant role in the decision to close the restaurant. Award-Winning Mother Sacramento Ex
Sacramento’s Deadliest Strip: Eight Men Killed on Short Stretch of Roseville Road
Eight men have died along a 1.8-mile stretch of Roseville Road in Sacramento, a bleak tally underscored by a crash on Friday that killed two more people. That short industrial corridor has quietly turned into one of the city’s deadliest drives, with neighbors and safety advocates blaming narrow shoulders, missing sidew
‘Devastating’: 20 people displaced after 12 townhomes burn in Citrus Heights
(FOX40.COM) — At least 20 people were displaced after 12 townhomes went up in flames Sunday at Antelope Hills in Citrus Heights. Among those whose homes burned were two young moms who lost nearly everything in the fire. "By the time I got here, there were still flames I...

















