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Rocklin house goes up in flames near Sierra College Boulevard

A house fire in Rocklin sent a large plume of smoke into the air Wednesday morning and shut down part of Sierra College Boulevard.

Rocklin, CA · 8h

The Sacramento Bee

CHP arrests suspect in hit-and-run that killed 18-year-old man in Rio Linda

California Highway Patrol investigators arrested a suspected driver in a hit-and-run crash that killed a passenger in a sedan that had struck a parked big rig Friday in Rio Linda . The deadly hit-and-run was reported shortly after 2:20 a.m. on Elkhorn Boulevard at Marnice Road, the CHP’s North Sacramento office said Monday in a Facebook post announcing the arrest. The sedan had hit the parked big rig with a car-hauler trailer, and the passenger riding in the right front seat of the sedan suffered fatal injuries in the crash, the CHP said. Sacramento County coroner’s records show an 18-year-old man was the passenger in Friday’s vehicle crash on Elkhorn Boulevard at Marnice Road. The Coroner’s Office will release his name after his family has been notified; his name had not been released as of Monday afternoon. The CHP said the sedan’s driver left the scene of the crash, leaving behind the passenger in the wrecked car. CHP officers searched the area but did not find the driver. The CHP’s Special Investigations Unit took over the investigation and later found the suspected driver. The CHP said the hit-and-run suspect was arrested and booked at the Sacramento County Jail. The CHP

Rio Linda, CA · 1d

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Shop These 5 California Butcher Shops for Better Meat That Costs Less Than the Grocery Store

Sometimes the best steak you will ever cook comes from a small shop you almost drove right past. Across California, neighborhood butchers are quietly selling fresher, tastier meat for less than the big grocery chains charge. It feels like finding a secret that your wallet and your dinner plate will...

CBS Sacramento

Suspect in Del Paso Heights homicide found dead in river, police say

A person of interest in a West Del Paso Heights homicide died after being found unresponsive in the Sacramento River near Sand Cove Park, police said Tuesday night.

Sacramento, CA · 19h

The Sacramento Bee

Woman killed on Highway 50 in Rancho Cordova identified by Sacramento coroner

A 44-year-old woman who was struck and killed by a car Saturday night on a Rancho Cordova freeway has been identified. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the woman as Sondra Noel Schramko, 44, who was listed in coroner’s records as unhoused. The collision occurred about 10:50 p.m. on eastbound Highway 50, just east of Zinfandel Drive, according to Officer Angie Monroe of the California Highway Patrol’s East Sacramento office. The driver of a Toyota Prius was traveling east in the freeway’s No. 2 lane when he felt a bump and immediately pulled over, Monroe said. The driver told investigators he did not know where the pedestrian came from or whether she had been crossing the freeway from the north or south. Schramko was wearing dark clothing and carrying a black backpack when she was struck, Monroe said. She suffered fatal injuries. The crash remains under investigation.

Rancho Cordova, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

Pedestrian, 43, killed in hit-and-run crash on Sunrise Boulevard in Fair Oaks

A 43-year-old man died Tuesday night after he was struck by a vehicle near Sunrise Boulevard and Winding Way in Fair Oaks, authorities said. The collision was reported shortly before 9:20 p.m. near the intersection, according to California Highway Patrol incident logs. Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District crews responded to the scene, where the pedestrian was pronounced dead, said Capt. Mark Nunez, a fire district spokesperson. CHP officers found the man lying in a traffic lane after several vehicles had stopped to assist. Authorities closed the southbound lanes of Sunrise Boulevard while emergency crews responded and investigators examined the scene. The roadway reopened shortly before 10:50 p.m. Investigators determined that the man was struck by a light-colored sedan, possibly a silver or gray Nissan Altima, that was last seen traveling southbound on Sunrise Boulevard, Officer Angie Monroe of the CHP’s East Sacramento office said Wednesday. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the pedestrian as a 43-year-old man but had not released his name.

Fair Oaks, CA · 8h

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Retirees Are Settling Into This California Retirement Community Where Two Golf Courses, Walking Trails, And Summer Concerts Turn Neighbors Into Friends

Some neighborhoods have a welcome mat, and some have two full golf courses, waterfalls, and a summer concert series. In the foothills town of Lincoln, California, there is a 55-plus community where golf carts share the streets with bicycles and nobody seems to be in much of a hurry. People...

Lincoln, CA · 2d

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Defendant Convicted of Raping an Intoxicated Woman

CASE: Spencer Norman (Case #19FE000925) PROSECUTOR: Deputy District Attorney Allen Tsikerman, Special Assault & Child Abuse Unit. On November 4, 2026, Spencer Norman was convicted by a jury of raping an intoxicated woman. Spencer Norman is semi-pro basketball coach, and the victim was a former player on a women’s professional...

Sacramento, CA · 2d

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This Old-School California Flea Market Has Hundreds Of Vendors And Bargains Worth Waking Up Early For

A green barn from an old hops-drying operation still stands at the center of this weekend bargain bash. Around it, more than 450 vendor spaces fill up every Saturday and Sunday. The gates open at 7 a.m., rain or shine, all year long. Admission is free, and so is parking...

Sacramento, CA · 2d

citrusheightssentinel.com

Upcoming Veterans Day events in Citrus Heights

Sentinel staff report— Each year organizations in the city host annual Veterans Day events to celebrate and honor veterans for their service and sacrifice during the national holiday. Below is a list of events taking place Nov. 11, 2026. Veterans Day Ceremony: This year’s annual Veterans Day ceremony at...

Citrus Heights, CA · 1d

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Midtown Sacramento Cat Named Balou Wins Mayor Race Against 15 Rivals

A scruffy community cat named Balou has a new title to go with his usual rounds of porches and kibble bowls: mayor. The 9-year-old cat, believed to have French Chartreux background, was elected ceremonial mayor of the Marshall School and New Era Park neighborhoods in Sacramento this September, beating out 15 other feline candidates for a one-year term.

Sacramento, CA · 2d

CBS Sacramento

Lincoln sales tax measure leads as business owners warn of added costs

As Californians continue to grapple with the cost of living, a proposed sales tax increase in the city of Lincoln could make shopping more expensive for residents.

Lincoln, CA · 19h

CBS Sacramento

6 suspects sought after shooting inside Sacramento State residence hall

Law enforcement officials are searching for six people after shots were fired inside a Sacramento State residence hall Sunday night. Three of the suspects are believed to be armed, according to campus police.

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FOX40

Northern California hosts multiple Veterans Day events

(FOX40.COM) — Veterans Day is Wednesday and Northern California is holding multiple events to honor those who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Sacramento County The Veterans Affiliated Council is holding a Semiquincentennial celebration in Sacramento at the West Steps of the State Capitol on 1315 10th Street, with the ceremony starting at 9 […]

Northern California, CA · 1d

CBS San Francisco

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Suspects from Sacramento, Stockton, Tracy arrested in armed robbery of San Jose family

Three suspects were arrested weeks after an August armed robbery of a family at their San Jose home, police said on Monday.

San Jose, CA · 1d

FOX40

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Person hospitalized after duplex fire in Carmichael

(FOX40.COM) — A person was sent to the hospital and two cats are missing after a fire at a Carmichael duplex Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said. Around 4:30 p.m., Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District crews responded to a residence on Rye Way in Carmichael, where a homeowner reported hearing a “pop” before finding fire. Crews arrived […]

Carmichael, CA · 22h

FOX40

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Police in search of at-risk missing person near Elk Grove

(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento police are in search of an at-risk missing person after disappearing from a hospital near Elk Grove, officials said. Just after 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Sacramento Police Department officers responded to the area of the 8200 block of Bruceville Road for a report of a missing man, later identified as 36-year-old Anthony […]

Elk Grove, CA · 2d

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Boo-Tique Garage Sale, a Community Effort

Volunteers taking a break from a busy day. From left: guest, Lois Fitzhugh, Debbie Imlay, Carol Spiker, Elise Spleiss, Shellie Kniffin. Seated: Kathleen Crane and Lana Crum. Photo by Thomas J Sullivan. CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) – Citrus Heights Women’s Club had its first Boo-Tique rummage sale on Saturday Oct....

Citrus Heights, CA · 1d

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Dutra Wraps 2026 Sacramento River Levee Push, Sinks 180,000 Tons of Stone

Crews working along the Sacramento River have wrapped up this year's levee-protection push in the city's Pocket neighborhood, placing 180,000 tons of graded stone and installing roughly 750 trees in the water to bolster flood defenses and fish habitat along the riverbank. The milestone was reported by DredgeWire, which said...

The Sacramento Bee

Aftershock announces 2027 festival dates. When tickets, camping passes go on sale

After a record-breaking year in 2026, Aftershock is set to return to Sacramento’s Discovery Park for its 15th year, with four days of rock and metal on the calendar. On Tuesday festival production company Danny Wimmer Presents announced the rock and metal festival’s 2027 dates and when tickets will go on sale. In 2027, Aftershock will come right before the return of the GoldenSky country festival , and fans will be able to purchase tickets for both festivals at a bundled price, according to Danny Wimmer Presents, which produces both events. More than 180,000 attendees passed through the festival gates in 2026, marking four sold-out days at Discovery Park. More than 140 bands performed across five stages. Pierce the Veil, My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit and Tool headlined, while a number of bands from Sacramento also hit the stage. Here’s what to know about Aftershock 2027. When will Aftershock 2027 be held? According to the festival’s news release, Aftershock is scheduled for Sept. 30 through Oct. 3, 2027, at Discovery Park, 100 Garden Highway in Sacramento. The following week, Oct. 9-10, GoldenSky will replace the heavy drums and metal vocals filling the park with a country twang. Singers Zach Bryan