Crime
Off-duty Sacramento detective stops armed man from entering church on Ash Wednesday
The detective detained the 20-year-old suspect and called for backup after spotting a loaded handgun.
Man killed in East Sacramento hit-and-run
Two vehicles struck the pedestrian crossing outside a crosswalk
Citrus Heights Police Conduct Sweep of Registered Sex Offenders
Multi-agency operation focused on compliance checks and public safety
Weather
Bay Area Sees Rare Snowfall at Higher Elevations
Winter weather advisory issued for the first time in 3 years
California Winter Storm Brings Road Closures, Outage, and Avalanche Warning
Northern California hit with heavy snow, high winds, and dangerous travel conditions
3 Injured in Snowy Highway 50 Crash Near South Lake Tahoe
Pedestrians struck while fixing tire chain on vehicle in turnout
Lifestyle
West Sacramento Teachers Authorize Strike
Union votes overwhelmingly to strike if necessary amid contract negotiations
Sac State Student's Writing Heals Self, Builds Community
The Final Draft podcast explores how Bilqees Gaffar's personal essays on her Substack blog 'A Place to Bloom' navigate self-discovery and nurture community.
Lakeside at Bartley Cavanaugh Cancels Winter Open House
Sacramento wedding venue postpones annual event due to weather concerns.
Entertainment
Punk-Rock Trio Lewd Jaw Announce New Single 'Smile'
Sacramento band's wiry new track tackles mental health struggles with grunge-inspired sound
J. Cole announces Sacramento stop on his new "The Fall-Off Tour"
Rapper's first headlining world tour in 5 years includes California dates
Greg Brown, Guitarist Who Wrote Cake's Biggest Hit, Dies at 56
His song 'The Distance' became an anthem for disaffected Gen Xers.
Health
Orthopedic Surgeons Decry Disconnect Between Insurance Policies and Clinical Reality
Surgeons say prior authorization delays, standardized codes, and quality metrics fail to capture the nuances of orthopedic care.
Sacramento Eateries Shut Down for Food Safety Violations
Health inspectors found live cockroaches and other unsanitary conditions at multiple restaurants.
UC Davis Health's New Tower to Reshape Sacramento's Medical Care
The $66 million budget gap could also impact city services and priorities
