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Folsom City Council to Reconsider E-Bike Safety Ordinance
The Folsom City Council will consider proposed regulations for electric bicycles and other electric-powered devices at its October 27 meeting. The ordinance was initially discussed on September 8, when the City Council directed staff to conduct additional analysis and refine the proposed regulations. The updated ordinance addresses unsafe riding behaviors,...
Redding Record Searchlight
Wildlife gets a new safer way to cross Highway 97 in Northern California
The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento ranks among top cities for rodents. How infested are we?
If you ever walked somewhere in the evening or night for a quick drink or to grab a bite and thought you spied an animal with a rope-like tail scurrying away, or thought you heard scratching noises coming from inside the walls of your home, it probably wasn’t your imagination. That’s because Sacramento has been ranked among the top cities with the most rodent activity. The extermination company Terminix ranked 50 cities in the United States with the worst rodent infestations and Sacramento is on the list. Here’s what to know: How was the ranking determined? Terminix used data from over 300 branches nationwide and compiled a list of cities where residents most frequently used rodent control services over the past year. Where did Sacramento rank? Sacramento was listed among the top 20 of the most rat-infested cities in the country landing at No. 15. Previous reporting by The Bee in 2024 , showed Sacramento ranked at No. 20 for rat-infested cities, according to a report released by Orkin that same year. What do the findings mean and how can I prevent rodents in my home? People are advised to watch for signs of rodent activity including droppings, gnaw marks,
The Sacramento Bee
Two Sacramento-area cities among safest for Halloween trick-or-treating in US
A Sacramento-area city ranked as Northern California’s safest place for Halloween trick-or-treating, according to a new national study, and another local city also cracked the top 25. The report by SafeHome.org, a website that researches home and personal safety and reviews security products, ranked 152 cities based on factors including violent and property crime rates, pedestrian fatalities, registered sex offenders and law enforcement staffing. Elk Grove ranked No. 12 on the national list, unchanged from 2025, and Roseville ranked No. 21, down from No. 17. “Halloween is one of the most exciting nights of the year for children, but it also comes with elevated safety risks,” SafeHome said. “Many parents are understandably anxious about this beloved fall tradition: after all, what could possibly go wrong as kids crisscross city streets, dodge cars in the dark, and walk up to strangers’ doors in search of candy?” the site said. How did other California cities fare? Modesto came in at No. 85 and Sacramento at No. 120, SafeHome said. Fremont ranked No. 24, with Santa Rosa at No. 52, San Francisco at No. 59 and San Jose at No. 82. Stockton came in at No. 128 and Oakland at No. 149, both
The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento Latino leaders defend Guerra after Cofer questions his immigration record
Latino community leaders and supporters of Sacramento City Councilmember Eric Guerra’s bid for the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors are criticizing his opponent, Flojaune Cofer, over a social media post questioning Guerra’s commitment to resisting federal immigration enforcement. The dispute over Guerra’s record is the latest in the battle for the 1st District seat , one of the Sacramento region’s most closely watched races in the Nov. 3 election. The exchange comes as the Sacramento region experiences a surge in immigration enforcement actions amid reports of a 45-day Trump administration operation targeting immigrants in California. Cofer’s Tuesday post criticized Guerra over what she described as “harmful” decisions that undermined his support for immigrant communities. She pointed specifically to his absence during a City Council vote involving data-sharing agreement for a regional intelligence-sharing center and his silence on a contract between the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. “As a community, we can respect Councilmember Guerra’s lived experience and contributions while asking hard questions about his record, alliances, and leadership,” Cofer wrote in a follow-up post Friday. The post drew criticism from a group of Latino community leaders, including several Guerra supporters, who gathered for a news
CBS Sacramento
Roseville launches training program to address shortage of water utility workers
Cities across the country are facing a shortage of workers needed to operate and maintain critical water systems. In Roseville, a new training program aims to prepare the next generation of water utility workers as experienced employees approach retirement.
hoodline.com
Shriners Children's Hospital Opens Patient Playhouse in Sacramento
Shriners Children's Northern California — Hospital With New Patient Playhouse. Shriners Children's Hospital has opened a Patient Playhouse in Sacramento. The opening was reported by ABC10, which covers the Sacramento area. Play Is Already Built Into Daily Routine at Shriners. The new playhouse adds to an approach Shriners Children's...
The Sacramento Bee
Sacramento food, e-bikes and a weekend highway closure. Here's what to know
Three stories are shaping the week in the Sacramento region, from where to grab a meal while grocery shopping to a major weekend road closure. Here’s a quick rundown of what readers need to know. Five Sacramento-area supermarkets double as dining spots, including Corti Brothers, South Area Market for Laotian food, Indian Supermarket & Vegetarian Kitchen, Willy’s Cafe inside an East Sacramento market, All Mart Grocery and Halal Restaurant and Oto’s Marketplace, where bento boxes often sell out by midday . A Sacramento City Council committee advanced Councilmember Karina Talamantes’ proposal to boost enforcement of rules for e-bikes, e-scooters and e-motos, but the conversation shifted toward a broader approach after residents and council members pushed for more education, safer infrastructure and protected bike lanes . Caltrans will close both directions of a 10-mile stretch of Highway 37 from 10 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday to prep for El Niño storms, and drivers can detour via Highway 12 or take the Capitol Corridor train to reach the Bay Area. This report was produced with the assistance of a proprietary tool powered by artificial intelligence based on our own originally reported, written and published content. Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content
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Elk Grove Panel Advances 120-Home Project Despite Waterman Road Traffic Fears
Elk Grove’s planning commission voted 3-1 last Thursday to recommend approval of the Summer Flats housing project, pushing forward a 120-home development on Waterman Road even as nearby residents warned the road is already busy and dangerous. The vote sends the proposal toward the Elk Grove City Council for final approval, though no hearing date has been announced.
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Sacramento Church Lot on Northgate Boulevard Could Become 32-Unit Apartments
2720 Northgate Blvd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Apartments. A vacant lot at 2720 Northgate Boulevard in Sacramento's Gardenland neighborhood could soon be transformed into a four-story, 32-unit apartment complex, according to newly filed development plans. The 44-foot-tall building would sit across from a public charter school and a restaurant, on a 0.66-acre parcel currently owned by a neighboring Baptist church.
FOX40
A look into California’s 13th Congressional District race: Adam Gray vs. Kevin Lincoln
The Sacramento Bee
Elk Grove Unified superintendent gets $26K raise after 10 months in role
Elk Grove Unified School District Superintendent David Reilly is set to receive a raise of more than 7% after the school board unanimously approved an amendment to his contract Tuesday. Reilly’s annual salary will rise from about $352,300 to $378,392, retroactive to July 1, according to a staff report . His compensation also includes retirement contributions and other benefits. The amendment also extends Reilly’s contract by one year, through Jan. 1, 2031. Under the agreement, the district will contribute $26,000 annually to two supplemental retirement plans on Reilly’s behalf, with contributions to each plan increasing by $1,000 annually until they reach the maximum amounts allowed under the agreement. The contributions took effect Jan. 1, 2026. The salary increase is the first amendment to his contract, according to the staff report. Reilly began at the lowest step of the salary schedule for his position and is moving to the second step with this pay increase. Reilly worked as an associate superintendent in the district for 10 years before his promotion to superintendent in January . Elk Grove Unified, the fourth-largest school district in the state and the largest in the Sacramento area, serves more than 63,000 students across Elk Grove, Rancho
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Napa Picks $81M Flyover to Fix Highway 29 Chokepoint, Construction Years Away
Drivers crawling through the tangle where Highway 29 meets Highway 12 and Airport Boulevard south of Napa may finally get a fix on paper, though not on the pavement anytime soon. The Napa Valley Transportation Authority board has picked an elevated direct-connector ramp, essentially a flyover, as its preferred option for untangling one of the county's worst daily bottlenecks.
The Sacramento Bee
Did Roseville use public resources to counter a candidate? DA asked to investigate
Roseville City Council 2nd District candidate David Nelson is asking the Placer County District Attorney’s Office to investigate whether the city improperly used public employees and resources to prepare a report countering his criticism of infrastructure spending in older neighborhoods. Nelson’s attorneys submitted a letter requesting an investigation into whether the city’s actions violated California law prohibiting the use of public resources for campaign activity. The complaint centers on a report detailing $180.4 million in projects and improvements in the 2nd District over the past decade. The district includes downtown Roseville, the Main Street commercial corridor and some of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, including Hillcrest, Sierra Gardens, Cresthaven and Roseville Heights. City officials compiled the information after Nelson raised concerns that older neighborhoods had been neglected in favor of newer parts of Roseville. Nelson argued that city emails show officials directed employees to prepare the report specifically to counter his campaign statements. He said he wants an independent review to determine who requested the work, how much staff time it required and whether the effort gave an unfair advantage to his opponent, Anne Carpenter. “I am not here to declare that a crime has been committed,” Nelson said during a