California Highway Patrol issues nearly 14,000 citations during recent Maximum Enforcement Period
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The month of April marks National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, putting a spotlight on the dangers of distracted driving and the push for safer driving habits. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) took part in a Maximum Enforcement Period from 6 a.m. on April 1 to 5:59 a.m....
Man accused of being high-ranking MS-13 member indicted in Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (KOLO) - A man accused of being a high-ranking member of the gang MS-13 has been indicted in Nevada. Joel Vargas-Escobar was arrested in New York Tuesday night for his alleged role in a conspiracy responsible for 11 murders. Also known as Momia, Escobar is also charged...
Suffering from seasonal allergies? Some California cities may be worse for you than others
Residents of Bakersfield, Sacramento, Stockton, and more may find that living in these California cities especially challenging regarding seasonal allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America released its 2025 Allergy Capitals report right in time for spring, ranking the most populous cities in the lower...
Best Sacramento-area restaurant meals I ate in March | Food reporter’s notebook
Here’s where to head for great burgers, pizza and on-the-go dim sum.
Criminalizing Survival: How Anti-Homeless Laws Boomerang on Homeowners
In cities across America, a complex web of camping and vehicle residency restrictions intended to address homelessness is creating unexpected ripple effects throughout communities. These policies, while aimed at addressing visible homelessness, are increasingly affecting both housed and unhoused residents, raising...
Before Erewhon There Was This Bougie California Grocery Store
This California-based store has been the go-to for high-end grocery shopping for much longer than Erewhon. Here's everything you need to know about it.
Vandalism damages Sacramento restaurant, business owner speaks out
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento business, the Kitchen Table, is facing significant financial losses after someone vandalized its property, smashing multiple windows. Owner Susan O’Brien says no items were stolen from the store, but the damage has cost her thousands of dollars in repairs. The incident occurred on...
April Fools! – Beaver Fever Hits Elverta – Buc-ee’s Eyes Elverta for Expansion
ELVERTA, CA – Hold onto your cowboy hats, Rio Linda and Elverta! The whispers have turned into a roar, a tantalizing promise of beaver-themed bliss! Yes, that’s right, the legendary, the colossal, the undeniably Texan cultural institution known as Buc-ee’s has announced its plans to grace our humble corner of...
Teenager arrested for fatally shooting friend in south Sacramento
(FOX40.COM) — A 16-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly shooting a teenage friend Sunday, according to the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office. Video Above: What happens when you call 911? SCSO received reports of a shooting at around 3:15 p.m. at 8000 Chriswoods Court in South Sacramento. Deputies found a 16-year-old...
California’s schools chief has a $200,000 salary and a side gig
Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond has regularly worked side jobs at Bay Area nonprofits to earn extra income because he says the state pay is insufficient.
