Sacramento Considers $1.2M Plan to Fix Historic Hollow Sidewalks
City council to vote on proposal to inspect and repair aging infrastructure in Old Sacramento and downtown areas.
Heated Dispute Over Ceres Youth Baseball Contract Turns Physical
Sacramento Gears Up to Host Women's March Madness Sweet 16 and Elite 8
Health
Respiratory Virus HMPV Surges Across U.S. With No Cure
Concentrations of the virus have spiked in several states, including California and New Jersey.

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
Lifestyle
Sacramento Leaders Debate Road Safety Measures to Reduce Traffic Deaths
City council discusses ways to improve dangerous roadways and secure funding for safety improvements.

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.
Crime
Rancho Cordova Homeowner Shoots Intruder After Attempted Break-In
Resident opened fire after suspect broke a window to gain entry, authorities say.

Deadly Shooting Near Sacramento Apartment Complex
Deputies search for suspect after one person killed near Watt Avenue and Jackson Road
Deadly Shooting Reported on Watt Avenue in Sacramento
Authorities investigating incident at apartment complex that left one man dead
Travel
Sacramento Airport Warns of Fluctuating TSA Wait Times Amid Shutdown
Travelers advised to arrive 2 hours early and check MyTSA app for updates

Sacramento Business Owner Stranded in South Africa Amid Global Airspace Closures
Raymond James Irwin, owner of Fizz Champagne Bar, was stuck in South Africa for nearly 5 days after his connecting flight to Dubai was canceled.
Chaos erupts in Puerto Vallarta after cartel leader killed
California travelers describe scenes of smoke, fire, and panic in the popular Mexican beach destination
Weather
Crews Battle Blaze at Abandoned Sacramento Jack in the Box
Fire crews from multiple departments work to extinguish flames at vacant fast-food restaurant

California Senate Republicans Propose Wildfire Risk Reduction Package
Legislation aims to address growing wildfire threat and insurance affordability
Extreme Weather Sweeps Across US, Impacting Over 200M
Heatwaves, blizzards, tornadoes, and floods disrupt travel and daily life nationwide