Record Temps Lead To NorCal's First Ever March Heat Advisory
This heat wave is expected to be blisteringly hot and prolonged, forecasters warned.
Sacramento Airport Warns of Fluctuating TSA Wait Times Amid Shutdown
NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Tickets Available for Sacramento 2026
Health
Youth Mental Health Summit Held in California
Leaders and young voices come together to discuss mental health challenges

NorCal AIDS Cycle Raises Funds for UC Davis Children's Hospital
Annual bike race benefits HIV/AIDS service providers in the Sacramento Valley
Human Metapneumovirus Cases Surge in Northern California
The virus is causing respiratory infections, especially in young children and high-risk individuals.
Weather
Extreme Weather Conditions Grip Over Half of US
Blizzards, heat waves, and severe storms force flight cancellations and school closures across the country

Northern California Forecast: Abnormal Warmth Ahead
Temperatures to dip slightly on Tuesday before warming trend returns
Apartment fire in Rancho Cordova displaces residents
Red Cross steps in to assist those affected by the blaze
Lifestyle
Merlin the Pig Communicates Emotions Through Buttons
Viral videos of the intelligent Mini Vietnamese potbellied pig sparking scientific interest in animal cognition

Lakeview Estates & Winery Hosts Bridal Open House
Sacramento-area winery and event venue opens its doors for a special bridal showcase event.
Troopathon and Sacramento Courts Launch Operation Mail Call
Nonprofit partners with local courts to send care packages to U.S. troops overseas.
Entertainment
Northern California Takes Center Stage at the Oscars
Three major films with Sacramento ties up for awards at this year's Academy Awards

Pet Pig with Talking Buttons Earns World Record Instagram Following
Merlin the Pig's 1.1 million Instagram followers make him the most-followed pig on social media.
Carl Lewis, Terry McMillan Among Next California Hall of Fame Inductees
The new class of honorees includes Olympic legend and acclaimed novelist.
Crime
California Parole Board Recommends Release of Serial Child Molester
Gregory Vogelsang, sentenced to 355 years for molesting six boys, could be freed after serving just 27 years

Man Facing Lifetime SVP Commitment Walks Free After Attorney Intervention
Kenneth Rosenfeld of The Rosenfeld Law Firm secures dismissal of sexually violent predator petition
Man Facing Lifetime SVP Commitment Walks Free from State Hospital
Attorney Kenneth Rosenfeld of The Rosenfeld Law Firm secures dismissal of case