Woman who died in Citrus Heights crash identified
By Sara Beth Williams– — A woman who died after crashing into a utility pole over the weekend in Citrus Heights has been identified as a 33-year-old from Fair Oaks. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the woman Monday as Mia Miskic of Fair Oaks. Miskic died...
Bystander killed after Tesla crashes onto light rail tracks in Folsom
A bystander was killed after being struck by a Tesla that crashed at a light rail station in Folsom, officials said.
When the family was at a public park, the father sent five children “away”...
Robert Seviano Howell, a 32-year-old from Orangevale, California, faces felony attempted murder charges after allegedly strangling his pregnant wife at Celebration Park in Melba, Idaho, on January 16, 2026. He remains in Canyon County Jail on a $2 million bond, with no reported court date updates as of January 22....
Leonardo DiCaprio film shot partly in Sacramento among top Oscars contenders
A Paul Thomas Anderson film starring Leonardo DiCaprio filmed partly in Sacramento ranked high in nominations for the 98th Academy Awards. “One Battle After Another” had 13 nominations , placing second only to “Sinners,” which had a record 16 nominations. “Marty Supreme,” which also has a Sacramento tie, had nine...
Nearly one million salmon released into California rice fields to aid survival and growth
SACRAMENTO — Nearly one million young salmon are being released this week into flooded rice fields near the Yolo Bypass. The project is a partnership with stakeholders from the Bridge Group and the Coleman National Fish Hatchery. The juvenile fish, called salmon fry, will spend several weeks growing in...
Raley’s to shutter 2 California stores
The Raley’s Companies confirmed with Grocery Dive plans to close two of its California locations. The first is a O-N-E Raley’s storefront in Roseville, California, which will shutter on Tuesday, impacting around 45 employees, a spokesperson for the company confirmed. The store opened in June 2022 and marked Raley’s...
Dense tule fog returns to blanket Central Valley. When will it end?
Sacramento and other Central Valley communities were dealing with thick fog on Thursday morning. The National Weather Service issued a dense fog advisory at 7:16 a.m. Thursday. Communities experiencing dense fog on Thursday morning include Sacramento, Chico, Modesto, Stockton, Marysville, Yuba City and Oroville, the...
Troopers Find 169 lbs of Cocaine After Suspect Abandons Vehicle
AURORA, Neb. — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol located nearly 170 pounds of cocaine and arrested one person after an incident in central Nebraska last week. In the late evening of Tuesday, Jan. 13, a trooper observed a suspicious person at a gas station at the Aurora interchange, at mile marker 332 on...
Free Dog Spay and Neuter Service Returns
ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Elk Grove Animal Services is expanding access to affordable pet care with the return of free dog spay and neuter appointments beginning January. This special program is available for Elk Grove residents who are enrolled in qualifying assistance programs, including EBT/SNAP, EAPR (SMUD), or ESA...
Man left hospitalized after a stabbing incident in Sacramento
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Police Department is investigating a stabbing incident that happened on Wednesday night. Just after 8 p.m., Sacramento police said its officers responded to reports of a stabbing in the 4900 block of Mack Road. However, the suspect fled the scene before officers arrived. SPD reported that...
