Sacramento volunteer organization removes over 1 million pounds of trash from waterways in 13 months
River City Waterway Alliance officially formed in January last year, and they've already made loads of progress.
Railroad expansion project will connect Elk Grove to San Francisco Bay Area
The San Joaquin Regional Railroad Commission is working on an expansion project called the Valley Rail Program which would connect Elk Grove to the Bay Area.
California gun shops to require separate merchant codes to track suspicious purchases
A new law that will allow credit card companies to flag suspicious purchases at firearms stores continues to be contested. Some states have already banned it, but it's approved to be law in California.
Lunar New Year celebrations underway in Elk Grove
While the NorCal Vietnamese Chamber of Commerce has been holding the Lunar New Year for the past 15 years, this is the first time it's in Elk Grove.
California introduces another bill to ban plastic grocery bags for good
A new bill was introduced to the legislature to ban plastic grocery bags altogether across California, closing a loophole that has allowed them to remain in stores.
Sacramento bars preparing for Super Bowl weekend
Super Bowl preps are already underway as fans and bars are already gearing up for the big Super Bowl weekend.
Stockton high school returns to remote learning after being without power
Ronald E. McNair High School in Stockton has been without power since January 29, and it's not due to any storms.
PG&E racing to restore power to thousands in Northern California following weekend storm
Pacific Gas and Electric crews in Vacaville started storm prep ahead of this past weekend's storm, but now the damage is done and they are aiming to restore power to those still in the dark by the end of Thursday.
AT&T applies to end obligation to service landlines in California
AT&T doesn't want to be in charge of landlines anymore. If another company doesn't step up, this could mean the end of landlines as we know them.
Disabled man trapped on 4th floor of Stockton apartment for weeks after elevator broke down
An apartment complex in Stockton has been without a working elevator for two weeks, leaving some residents, including some who are disabled, trapped on their floors.
Sacramento prepares for atmospheric river after last year's storms brought down 1,500 trees
There are over one million trees in Sacramento, the city monitors about 100,000 of them. The city's Department of Public Works is out preparing as an atmospheric river is set to begin impacting the area on Wednesday.
How to combat mail theft with tax season now active
Mail theft tends to ramp up during tax season. With more neighborhoods using cluster mailboxes, this poses a threat.
Officer shoots suspect on California freeway after attempted carjacking during police chase
A Lathrop Police Department officer shot a domestic violence suspect they were in pursuit of, leading to all southbound Interstate 5 lanes to shut down Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
Many voice concerns of placing sexually violent predator in Placer County
Placer County community members joined the district attorney's office and the sheriff's office in a public discussion with the Department of State Hospitals to voice their concerns about William Stephenson's release into Placer County.
Shanty town, built-in homeless caves persist along Stanislaus River
Homeless communities have been setting up camps along the Stanislaus River. Another setup in the community of Riverbank follows a similar story we covered in nearby Modesto this week.