Less Affluent School Districts, Including Sacramento City, Face Threat of State Takeover
A recent show on radio station KPFA 94.1 featured a discussion about the racialized threats to less affluent urban public school districts as state authorities pressure school leaders to take out bailout loans to resolve budget shortfalls. These loans come with draconian terms that eliminate the authority of voter-sele
Man in critical condition after hit-and-run in Sacramento
(FOX40.COM) — A man is in critical condition after being struck by two vehicles in Sacramento, one of which fled the scene, police said. Just after 9 p.m. Friday, the Sacramento Police Department responded to the 4500 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Oak Park after reports of a crash involving a pedestrian […]
A Multi-Home Fire in South Sacramento Took a Dangerous Turn When a Roof Partially...
A Sacramento homeowner narrowly escaped a fire that started near his home, leading to a two-alarm response from the Sacramento Fire Department. A Sacramento homeowner is lucky to have escaped a blaze that started near his home this week. The Sacramento Fire Department posted about the fire on its Instagram page, sharin
Sacramento County passes Upper Westside project
Sacramento County has passed the Upper Westside project.
Waymo gets approval to launch driverless rides in Sacramento
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento community will soon be able to ride in Waymo vehicles after its operation in the region was approved by the California Public Utilities Commission. “This is an important milestone that will allow Waymo to bring the safety and mobility benefits millions of Californians already enjoy to more
Talbot Fire near Lake Tahoe now 15% contained
The Sacramento Regional Type 3 Incident Management Team has assumed command of the Talbot Fire burning on the Tahoe National Forest. The fire, located off French Meadows Road approximately four miles northeast of French Meadows Reservoir and 14 miles southwest of Truckee. Over the past day, crews have made significant.
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office warns community of impersonation scams
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of scams where the callers are pretending to be with the sheriff’s office. SCSO said the sheriff’s office has received an increase in reports of scammers calling community members and using real names and titles from SCSO. The scammers claim
Pho restaurant opens in Arden Arcade, serving a ‘labor of love’ in each bowl
Every bowl of pho served at Sit Lo Saigon’s newest restaurant has been described as a “labor of love,” according to its owners. Marking its first Sacramento location, the pho shop at 565 Howe Ave. opened Tuesday. Its owners said the pho is exactly like that served in Vietnam with beef broth simmered for 72 hours to “br
House fire extinguished in Sacramento County, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — Three people received minor injuries after a house caught fire Friday evening in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento County, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said. Around 7:15 p.m., fire crews were dispatched to a property in the 4600 block of Vander Way for a reported residential structure fire.
State workers head back into the office
State workers are heading back into the office Wednesday, resulting in rallies.

















