Folsom police step up enforcement on reckless riding, illegal e-motorcycles
Folsom police say they're stepping up enforcement on reckless riding and illegal electric vehicles after a lot of complaints from the community.
Invasive golden mussels confirmed in Port of West Sacramento for first time
The invasive golden mussel has now been confirmed in the Port of West Sacramento, marking the species' northernmost detection in California since it was first discovered in Stockton in 2024, wildlife officials announced Saturday.
Northern California 5.6 magnitude earthquake prompts ShakeAlerts for over 1 million people
More than a million people across Northern California, and some as far south as Modesto, received an earthquake alert Wednesday morning after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck in Mendocino County.
Sacramento opens new safe camping site as audit questions effectiveness of services
The City of Sacramento unveiled a new safe camping site in the River District, offering temporary housing for people experiencing homelessness while city leaders face scrutiny over the effectiveness of the city's shelter system.
Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County enact tougher penalties for illegal fireworks ahead of July 4
With the Fourth of July just weeks away, officials in Rancho Cordova say they're enforcing much harsher penalties for people using illegal fireworks.
Sacramento releases updated draft of plan to make city streets safer
The newest plan focuses on street redesigns, safer crosswalks and intersections, speed management and possibly the use of red-light cameras.
Davis City Council to consider expanding paid parking in downtown area
It may cost you more to park in downtown Davis, where the city council is considering a proposal that could cost you to park in several city-owned lots.
Sacramento park rangers crack down on illegal e-bikes along American River Parkway
Park rangers are cracking down on new rules for e-bikes along the American River Parkway in Sacramento County.
Yuba City McDonald's employee hospitalized after coworker threw hot oil on him, police say
A Yuba City McDonald's employee is recovering in the hospital after police say a coworker threw hot oil on him.
Sacramento-area breweries reinvent themselves as craft beer industry evolves
California's craft beer industry is going through a transformation, and while it's happening slowly, it's changing what a brewery looks like and what it has to do to survive.
Bear sighting reported at UC Davis campus
A young bear was seen roaming the UC Davis campus early Friday morning, prompting an alert from school officials.
Sacramento's point-in-time count shows a 13% increase in homeless people since 2024
Sacramento's latest point-in-time count report was released on Wednesday, showing more people are homeless than a couple of years ago.
Sacramento State caught in nationwide cyberattack targeting online learning platform
Sacramento State students logging into Canvas were redirected to a page displaying a message from a hacking group. The message claimed that the group had obtained sensitive data and threatened to leak it unless a ransom was paid.
Sacramento River community pushes for Flock cameras to curb dumping
Residents say roadside dumping in Freeport has gone beyond everyday trash, with appliances, furniture and abandoned cars turning up along local roads.
Stockton police shoot, kill ax-wielding man who allegedly charged officers
A man armed with an ax was shot and killed by Stockton police Monday morning after officers said he confronted them outside a home.