Threats of violence made to California schools in social media trend
Several school districts in Northern California fell victim to a nationwide social media trend threatening schools Friday.
California woman was believed to be missing while her body decomposed in a hospital morgue: lawsuit
For more than a year, the family of Jessie Peterson lived in agony, believing that the Northern California woman had gone missing. But according to a new lawsuit, it turned out she had been dead the whole time with her body sitting unclaimed and “forgotten" after a hospital moved it to a “cold storage facility."
Sacramento reportedly threatened to fine Target over theft calls
The City of Sacramento, California’s legal department threatened to fine a popular retail store for public nuisance over numerous calls to police after thieves stole from its Land Park location multiple times, according to a report.
Agreement reached in California 2024 state budget with department cuts
Gov. Gavin Newsom and legislative leaders reached a nearly $300 million budget agreement on Saturday that closes a $46.8 deficit that was projected for the coming fiscal year with across-the-board cuts of nearly 8% to every department.
Sacramento mass shooter suspect found dead in jail cell: report
The suspected gunman behind a deadly mass shooting in Sacramento has died while in custody, according to reports.
California lawmakers evacuate Sacramento building due to anthrax threat
California lawmakers were ordered to evacuate a building in downtown Sacramento on Thursday after receiving a suspicious package with a threat that it contained anthrax. The substance ended up not being dangerous.
Sacramento man sentenced for financing foreign terrorist organization
A Russian citizen residing in Sacramento was sentenced to 12 years in prison after he sent thousands of dollars to a designated terrorist organization, according to federal officials.
California mom beat toddler 'like a rag doll' on plane as passengers tried to intervene: court docs
Breanna Mistler, 33, is accused of shaking her 2-year-old daughter "like a rag doll" while cussing out the child.
California man leaves granddaughter with stranger to go drinking
A man was arrested in Sacramento after he left his granddaughter with a stranger for hours while he got drunk at a bar, authorities said.
NorCal grandparents allegedly kidnap 6-year-old to Peru
Two Sacramento adults were indicted for allegedly taking a 6-year-old child to Peru despite pleas from the mother to return the child to the States.
San Jose fire captain charged with attempted lewd acts on 13-year-old
A former San Jose Fire Department captain is facing three counts of trying to perform lewd acts on a 13-year-old girl.
Oakland A's departure raises questions about Coliseum's future
As the Oakland A's prepare to leave the Oakland Coliseum and relocate to Sacramento, developers and the Oakland Roots soccer team continued discussions about the impact of the early departure, and future access to the 120-acre complex.
Oakland A's game day workers will likely lose jobs at end of season
Some office staff and game day workers for the Oakland Athletics have been informed they will likely lose their jobs at the end of the season due to the move to Sacramento, which requires a smaller staff.
Oakland A's pack their bags for Sacramento after Coliseum negotiations fail
The owners of both the Oakland Athletics and the Sacramento Kings came together on Thursday morning in West Sacramento for a major announcement.
Sacramento porch pirate disguised as trash bag gets away with package
Sometimes people do trashy things, but it is unusual to see someone disguised as a garbage bag stealing a package that was left at a front door.
Oakland A's leaving for Sacramento after this season
The Oakland Athletics have finalized a deal to temporarily relocate the team to Sacramento before the planned move to Las Vegas in 2028, saying goodbye to Oakland.
Report: Sacramento leads as frontrunner for A's temporary home
Sports site The Athletic reports Sacramento's Sutter Health Park is emerging as the frontrunner to host the A's, from 2025-27 before they relocate to Vegas.
Propane tanks explode near Sikh temple in Sacramento, no injuries
Investigators are looking into what caused propane tanks outside a commercial building near a Sikh temple in South Sacramento to explode on Monday.
Sacramento woman allegedly steals over 60 Stanley cups, bottles from store
Despite the heavy rain Northern California is receiving, people are craving water - given that one woman allegedly stole dozens of Stanley cups and bottles, according to Roseville police.
Oakland A's explore Sacramento as temporary home: report
The Oakland Athletics may be looking for a temporary home elsewhere in California before they move to Las Vegas, according to reports.