Sacramento Fire Department tackles ‘suspicious’ house fire
(FOX40.COM) — Firefighters responded to what they believe is a suspicious structure fire in South Sacramento on Saturday night. According to a spokesperson from the Sacramento Fire Department, the fire happened around 9:35 p.m. on the block of 6800 Hogan Drive. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found a...
Mexican restaurant on Auburn Boulevard fights to survive through construction
By Sara Beth Williams– — Beto’s Tacos has been a staple on Auburn Boulevard for more than a decade, known for its authentic Mexican dishes made fresh to order. But during an interview in early November, owner Hortencia Molina said the restaurant is fighting for survival amid ongoing road construction, nighttime...
Barnes & Noble to Open New Bookstore and Café in Elk Grove
Barnes & Noble and its signature B&N Café are officially on the way to Elk Grove. Company representative Janine Flanigan told What Now Sacramento that the bookstore will occupy roughly 20,000 square feet within The Village, an upcoming retail center bordered by Big Horn Blvd, Elk Grove Blvd, and Wymark Drive at 8120...
Judge Axes Police Program That Monitored Calif. Residents’ Electricity Use
A California judge has moved to end a longstanding law-enforcement program that monitored the near real-time smart meter use of thousands of Sacramento residents and shared some results with local police. The program, which began in 2009, collected snapshots of residents' electricity use every 15 minutes and...
Routine call turns heroic as Rancho Cordova deputy helps delivery baby in store parking...
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
Sacramento’s Imaginarium “Utopia” holiday light festival delays opening at Cal Expo
People eager to attend Cal Expo's annual holiday lights festival will have to wait a little longer, as Friday's planned opening night was delayed due to an electrical issue, a spokesperson for Cal Expo said.
Roseville Road Shelter Expansion: New Operator to Provide More Support and Services for Local...
The City of Sacramento has finalized a contract with The Gathering Inn to manage the expanded northern section of the Roseville Road shelter-and-service campus, called RRC North. The facility is located near the Sacramento Northern Parkway. It will have 100 cabins with electricity, heating, and air conditioning. The...
Sacramento police make arrest in Meadowview fatal hit-and-run case
A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run collision that killed a pedestrian in Sacramento’s Meadowview neighborhood last month, police said. The crash occurred around 5 a.m. Oct. 25 near the intersection of Florin Road and 24th Street . Officers responded and found a 60-year-old unhoused...
Six Injured in Multi-Vehicle Collision Near Mather Airport in Sacramento County
On Thursday evening, six individuals were injured following a multi-vehicle crash near Mather Airport in Sacramento County. According to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, the collision occurred just before 5 p.m. at the intersection of Mather Boulevard and Arnold Way, involving a pickup truck and a van. The...
Folsom drivers uneasy as city warns of falling rocks along Greenback Lane
Drivers along a busy roadway in Folsom say they're feeling a little uneasy after new "falling rock" signs went up this week.
