Have Sacramento leaders figured out how to manage homelessness together? | Opinion
The years-long quest to better manage homelessness among governments in Sacramento County appears to have achieved a breakthrough. The Sacramento City Council has unanimously agreed on the powers that a new countywide joint powers authority on homelessness would wield. And a key member of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors is supportive of the concept. The key, it turns out, is to create...
Sacramento man sentenced to eight years on weapons, drugs charges
(FOX40.COM) — A Sacramento man was sentenced to eight years in prison for being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, the Sacramento District Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday. During a parole search of Gabriel Cabrera’s home, authorities found drug paraphernalia and a drug sales ledger in his room, […]
5 things to know as Sacramento City Council starts budget cutting debate
The Sacramento City Council is scheduled Tuesday to begin its monthlong discussions to plug its $66.2 million budget deficit. The plan could include layoffs, closing wading pools and cutting public safety programs. City Manager Maraskeshia Smith released a 569-page proposed fiscal plan for the $1.72 billion budget on Wednesday. The plan guides spending for the next fiscal year, from July 1 until June...
Jury Nails Natomas Truck Stop Gunman In 49er Travel Plaza Killing
A Sacramento jury on May 1 convicted Quentin Respers of second-degree murder and of being a felon in possession of a firearm in the 2022 slaying of Abrina Abraham at the 49er Travel Plaza in Natomas. Jurors also found true an allegation that Respers personally used a firearm, a finding that increases his potential prison time. Respers is scheduled to be sentenced June...
North Natomas resident disarms armed robbery suspect, Sacramento police say
A North Natomas resident disarmed an attempted robbery suspect Tuesday morning in the Sundance Lake neighborhood, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Officers responded around 8:15 a.m. to a report of a person with a gun on the 4100 block of Adriatic Sea Way, said Officer Allison Smith, a spokesperson for the department. “The suspect attempted to rob a victim at gunpoint, however...
Sevendust and Theory of a Deadman Announce 2026 Co-Headlining US Tour
"The Dead/Seven Tour" kicks off on August 7th with support from Return to Dust. Sevendust and Theory of a Deadman Announce 2026 Co-Headlining US Tour Langdon Hickman
Folsom’s Best Kept Food Secrets: 5 Hidden Restaurants to Try
Discover five hidden restaurants in Folsom, California, from elevated dining to casual favorites. Explore local food gems you may have overlooked. Looking for hidden restaurants in Folsom, California? Beyond the well-known spots, Folsom’s food scene is full of local gems worth discovering. From chef-driven dining experiences to casual favorites with bold flavor, these restaurants offer something a little different. If you’re wondering...
Sacramento police arrest two men during patrol; guns and 100 oxycodone pills found
SACRAMENTO, Calif — Sacramento police arrested two men after a chase that led officers to loaded guns and dozens of illegal pills, according to the department. The arrests happened on April 2 in the 700 block of Plaza Avenue. Officers were patrolling the area when they spotted a suspicious car with two people inside.
Hot Air Balloon Pilot Weathers Casino Crash and Power Line Scare in Elk Grove...
Strong winds send hot air balloon into California casino, power line before remarkable safe landing – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Pixabay) Elk Grove, California — A tethered hot air balloon broke free in sudden gusts on April 27, slamming into the side of Sky River Casino before scraping a power line and ... Read more The post Hot Air Balloon Pilot Weathers Casino Crash...
Sacramento man identified in Rock Creek Bridge water rescue death
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — The El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died in Saturday’s water rescue incident at the Rock Creek Bridge swimming area as 26-year-old Robert Willie-Solomon III of Sacramento. According to the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Coroner’s Division, Willie-Solomon...

















