Man charged in Sacramento killing had been released under diversion program
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A 47-year-old man accused in a deadly shooting in Sacramento appeared in court Thursday, as prosecutors argued the killing should have never happened. Willie King faces a murder charge in connection with a March 12 shooting on Washington Avenue, according to the Sacramento County District...
West Sacramento water rates will soon go up – by a lot. Here’s how...
West Sacramento residents’ water and sewer utility fees will increase and for some could nearly double under new rates approved unanimously this week by the city council and which will go into effect starting next month. The city has not raised prices since 2021 after a rate study was conducted nearly 10 years ago,...
Sacramento International Airport warns travelers of wait times during partial government shutdown
Sacramento International Airport issued a warning to travelers about longer wait times for security lines during a partial government shutdown.
Citrus Heights Police activity summary for March 18, 2026
The Citrus Heights Police Department released its daily activity log for March 18, 2026. Officers handled a wide range of calls across the city, including traffic stops, welfare checks, disturbances, and code enforcement issues. Several arrests were made for narcotics, paraphernalia, trespassing, and vandalism....
Lost dog found near Charente Way and Ardennes Way
A dog with Animal ID A731208 was found on Mar 18 near Charente Way and Ardennes Way and is now at the Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento. The Sacramento Missing Animal Response Team is asking for help to find the owner.
Op-ed | Caregiving for Older Adults in Davis
I am on an adventure caregiving for my parents while living here in Davis. One thing I’ve noticed is that, sadly, the experience of caregiving for older adults is often overlooked by others. I myself thought little about it until I was called upon to provide care. Through caregiving,...
Sacramento: In Show of Force, Black Lawyers Stand Behind Black Caucus Priority Bills
Assemblymember Isaac Bryan, D–Ladera Heights, receives the California Association of Black Lawyers’ Legislator of the Year Award during CABL’s Legislative Day events in Sacramento. Pictured from left are Justin L. Ward of Sacramento-based The Ward Firm; Tamara Michael, corporate counsel at Penguin Solutions Inc.;...
Sky River Casino Unveils an Expanded Gaming Floor with Over 300 New Slot Machines
ELK GROVE, Calif. (March 05, 2026) –– Sky River Casino’s expanded gaming floor is now open to the public. The expanded 20,000-square-foot gaming floor will seamlessly enhance the guest arrival experience as construction nears completion on the new five-story parking structure, which will feature 1,600 spaces, an...
Rancho Cordova homeowner shoots intruder after attempted break-in
(FOX40.COM) — A homeowner shot a man who allegedly tried to force their way into a residence on Thursday night in a Sacramento County neighborhood. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 9:15 p.m. in the 2900 block of Hunt Drive in Rancho Cordova. The sheriff’s office said...
650 rodent droppings at Sacramento-area restaurant. What did inspectors find?
Sacramento County health inspectors closed two eateries including a Carmichael boba shop after finding about 650 rodent droppings. Meanwhile, 11 eateries received citations for health code violations including pink slime, using a household-grade rice cooker and improperly thawing raw baby octopus. What do these...

















