UPS mechanic convicted of insurance fraud for fake injury, Sacramento DA says
A former UPS mechanic on Thursday pleaded no contest in a Sacramento County insurance fraud case for claiming he was injured in a workplace incident that never happened, prosecutors said. Derrick Wayne Hodge was convicted of felony insurance fraud and sentenced to 90 days in jail, the Sacramento County District Attorne
State Capital lowers flags to half-staff, honoring 8 victims of B-52 crash
BAKERFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Days after the B-52 Stratofortress crashed in the Edwards Air Force Base near Mojave on Monday, instantly killing the eight on board, Sacramento is paying respects to the crew members who lost their lives. On June 18, flags at the California State Capital in Sacramento are flying at half-sta
Wildfire in Solano County grows to 6 acres Thursday
(KRON) — Forward progress of a wildfire burning in Cordelia Thursday has been stopped at 6 acres, according to Cal Fire. The vegetation fire, dubbed the Mason Fire, started before noon near the 1600 block of Mason Road. “The fire is backing downhill in grass and inline with the wind,” Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit sai
8 arrested in multi-county drug and gun bust
YUBA CITY, Calif. — A two-month narcotics and firearms investigation led to the arrest of 8 people and the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, and ammunition across Sutter County, Marysville, and Sacramento. According to the Special Investigations Unit, the investigation centered around 54-year-old Shane Mosley of Yuba
Sudwerk Brewing Co. halts craft beer distribution to focus on Davis restaurant
A Davis brewing company is scaling back its distribution operations to focus on craft beers at its longtime restaurant. Sudwerk Brewing Co. announced the change June 1 on Facebook. “As the way people enjoy beer continues to change, we have chosen to focus our efforts through our restaurant, events, and community partne
Newsom promised to help Californians build new careers. Now, the money is running out
Gov Gavin Newsom made job training and the creation of a master plan for career education part of his agenda. Now, key workforce initiatives may get no new funding.
Sacramento County Just Declared a Local Emergency Over Invasive Golden Mussels
The invasive golden mussel problem in California just escalated. Sacramento County has declared a local emergency. County leaders formally declared the emergency as the species continues to spread through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Golden mussels were first detected in North America in October 2024, and the situ
Olive Garden inches closer to brand new opening with Costco link
OLIVE Garden is opening a new restaurant in the US as part of its mass expansion. The restaurant chain is opening up to 70 locations under its parent company, Darden Restaurants, this year. Olive Garden‘s latest restaurant announcement in Sacramento, California, will place it in the same retail space as...
Sacramento Zoo wants community input on expansion plans. How to weigh in
Do you have strong beliefs about the Sacramento Zoo’s proposed expansion plan in William Land Park? Zoo officials are hearing them out tonight. As the Sacramento Zoo continues petitioning the city for more than 5 additional acres of space from Land Park, it is collecting community input and feedback in the months leadi
Residents split as major North Natomas housing project gains approval
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Natomas residents are expressing mixed reactions after Sacramento County leaders approved a controversial development project that could bring more than 20,000 people to North Natomas. After nearly 10 years in the making, the Upper Westside Project is moving forward after receiving unanimous approv
