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• A fire broke out at a strip mall on Florin Road and Franklin Boulevard in South Sacramento, causing chaos and heavy smoke in the area. • Erin Rivera, a local resident, described the scene as pure chaos with people running and covering their faces to avoid the smoke.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man, who officers with the California Highway Patrol believe was under the influence while driving, crashed into a car leaving another driver in his 60s dead early Sunday morning, officials said. The deadly DUI crash happened on eastbound Interstate 80, east of Madison Avenue in...

A tragedy unfolded in the early hours of Friday, December 8, 2023, as Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies responded to a shooting incident at an apartment on the 6600 block of Sunnyslope Drive.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Officials with the Sacramento County Coroner's Office have identified the 21-year-old man killed in a shooting Thursday afternoon in the Greenhaven area of Sacramento. The victim was identified as Sacramento resident Benjamin Sapp. Police are still looking for the shooter and said Sunday that there have...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bicyclist died days after a hit-and-run crash, officers with the Sacramento Police Department said Sunday. According to police, the crash happened in the area of Natomas Boulevard and North Bend Drive around 11:34 a.m. Thursday. The bicyclist who was hit by the car was taken to a hospital where he died Saturday, police announced Sunday.

The Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers are looking for wanted individuals. If you have information that leads to their arrest you may receive a cash reward in some cases. You can remain anonymous. Call (800) 222-7463 or (916) 443-HELP. For more information visit their website or follow them on Facebook. Vidal...

Sunrise Mall, nestled in the heart of Citrus Heights, California, stands as a symbol of the ever-evolving nature of retail spaces in America. Since its opening in the early 1970s, the mall has been more than just a shopping destination; it has been a social hub, a place of community gatherings, and a significant contributor to the local economy.

A serious two-car crash on 12 Bridges Road in Lincoln has led to a lengthy road closure, with police investigating the scene for four hours. The accident, which occurred at a reportedly dangerous intersection, resulted in significant damage to both vehicles. No fatalities have been confirmed. More details to follow.

Interested in adding a furry friend to your family? Even if you're just keen on viewing some of the cute critters available for adoption nearby, there are ample pets waiting for their forever homes in animal shelters throughout and around sacramento.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is looking for an at-risk missing 75-year-old man Saturday. Jose Casias is described as a 5'8" tall, 160 lbs man with a black beard and hair and brown eyes. He was last seen at his care home near Enrico Boulevard and Fruitridge Boulevard in a light cream colored sweater and blue pants.

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Get ready, Rancho Cordova! The groundbreaking ceremony for the much-anticipated St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway is officially scheduled. This exciting event marks the start of a project that will change one lucky winner's life forever. Stay tuned for more details on this incredible community initiative.

A Sacramento area mother killed by a suspected DUI driver while walking her children in the Pocket neighborhood has been identified. Amanda Shedd, 39, of Rancho Cordova, died in the Nov. 30 crash, Sacramento County Coroner's Office records said. Sacramento police believe DUI and speeding led to the crash that...

(FOX40.COM) — A man who reportedly had warrants for his arrest barricaded himself from Roseville police for nearly an hour on Friday night. At around 10 p.m. the Roseville Police Department posted up outside of a home near Junction Boulevard on Stonecrest Drive in Roseville to apprehend a man who they say was wanted by law enforcement. Details of the warrant have not been revealed.

Grab some hot chocolate and check out Sacramento’s best festive light displays.

Meyer Way Pedestrian Accident Involves Carmichael Fleeing Driver. A Carmichael fleeing driver caused injuries to a pedestrian on December 4, but the vehicle that left was spotted. The accident happened on Meyer Way between Moraga Drive and Winding Way around 8:22 p.m. It was reported by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) who responded to the accident, that the suspect vehicle was a white Nissan.

The West Sacramento Police Department teamed up with Walmart and other organizers for the 8th annual event, allowing kids to go on a $200 shopping spree.

LINCOLN, California — A driver was killed after a crash Friday evening in Lincoln, police said. According to the Lincoln Police Department, the deadly crash happened around 4:52 p.m. Friday at Twelve Bridges Drive and Ridgecrest Drive. One of the drivers involved was ejected from his or her car and pronounced dead.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Streets in downtown Sacramento were closed and filled with police after reports of a shooting were called in late Saturday night. The Sacramento Police Department says they got calls around 10:45 p.m. reporting a shooting in the 600 block of J Street. Once at the scene, officers began closing streets to investigate where they found evidence of a shooting.

(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento County is seeking new jurors to serve on the grand jury for next year.  Service on the Sacramento County Grand Jury is for one year, from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025. Among qualified candidates, 19 people who reside in Sacramento County and 11 alternates will be selected.  The open recruitment […]