Video released of Sacramento police shooting suspect after bank robbery
The Sacramento Police Department released body-camera footage of at least one officer shooting a suspect following a bank robbery at the end of January.
West Sacramento bottle-cap manufacturer cuts expenses, trims workforce
Origin Materials, a West Sacramento-based firm that aims to sell more-sustainable bottle caps to the world’s beverage makers and is one of the region’s few public companies, announced widespread restructuring this week. CEO John Bissell said in a news release that the company was “closer now than ever” to delivering...
‘It should be shared sacrifice’: Administrators, teachers divided over Sac City Unified layoff plan
(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento City Unified School District is still trying to figure out how to dig themselves out of an approx. $113 million deficit. In a closed meeting Thursday night, the Board of Education voted to approve budget cuts that could lay off hundreds of school system staff members by the end of this school...
Community on tap: Northern California brewery overcomes obstacles to open doors
FOLSOM, Calif. (CN) — As a native of Folsom, Taryn Grows had long wanted to open a hometown brewery. She took jobs in Folsom’s economic-development and tourism departments, hoping to better understand the local business climate. With her father, former firefighter Charlie Grows, she started homebrewing in small...
Dollar Tree Launches Theft Crackdown After Reporting Major Losses
You spot the signs before you step inside: quieter aisles, more staff watching, and a new focus on loss prevention after a string of thefts. Dollar Tree launched a targeted crackdown after reporting major losses, which led local law enforcement to carry out an eight-hour operation and arrest multiple alleged...
3-year-old boy found dead in Sacramento home identified
(FOX40.COM) — A 3-year-old boy found with serious injuries at a Sacramento home and who later died on Thursday has been identified by the county coroner’s office. The boy has been identified as Jeremiah Cash Carter. Video: Sacramento police investigate toddler’s death Sacramento Police Department officers responded...
Homelessness Response Report: Citywide work includes multi-department response to private property in north Sacramento
The City’s Incident Management Team (IMT) received 652 calls for service last week and responded by engaging people experiencing homelessness, offering services and shelter options, and ensuring compliance with City laws and ordinances. From Feb. 2-8, the IMT responded to 546 unique locations, including a large...
Two lost dogs found near Broadway and 5th St
Two dogs with Animal ID Nos A729451 and A729452 were found on Feb 12 near Broadway & 5th St and are now at the Front Street Animal Shelter. The Sacramento Missing Animal Response Team is asking for help to find their owners.
Chason’s Crab Stadium Expanding to Folsom’s Broadstone Marketplace
A high-energy Elk Grove seafood spot known for buttery crab boils and big-screen sports is headed to Folsom. Chason’s Crab Stadium will open its second location at Broadstone Marketplace, taking over the current Taiko Sushi space at 2700 E Bidwell St, Suite 100, owner Peter Phong confirmed. An ambassador for Taiko...
The Posh Bagel Eyes New Location in Lincoln’s Upcoming Twelve Bridges Retail Center
Last month, What Now Sacramento reported that Los Altos-based bagel favorite The Posh Bagel was planning a new outpost in Elk Grove. Now, the fast-growing chain has set its sights on Lincoln. The eatery’s website lists a “coming soon” location at 12 Bridges Blvd, though that address is likely a...
