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Shelly Habbott is a skilled Writer and Journalist at NS Arrow, known for her captivating human interest stories and local culture pieces. Her writing showcases the diversity and vibrancy of Sacramento, significantly impacting the community through her storytelling.
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OPINION: Bigger police spending leaves Sacramento residents asking why the city feels less protected

Sacramento, California - I’ve lived in this city long enough to remember when seeing a police car on a regular patrol felt normal rather than occasional. Back then, response times for non-emergency calls were shorter, and the visible presence on the streets helped keep...
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In San Francisco, homelessness keeps testing the city’s promise to itself

San Francisco, California - David Chen still calls San Francisco home, even when the walk to the corner store makes him feel like the city is asking him to explain why. He grew up in the Richmond District, moved to the Mission in his 20s,...
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City of Sacramento Councilmember Lisa Kaplan honors 4th R Program milestone as families mark four decades of service

Sacramento, California - Sacramento’s 4th R Program has reached a milestone few community programs...
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Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office needs public help as Homeless Outreach Team is facing elimination due to budget cuts

Sacramento, California - The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office says its Homeless Outreach Team is...
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Sacramento man arrested after police link antisemitic vandalism to intimidation campaign on U Street

Sacramento, California - A Sacramento man has been arrested in connection with a pair...
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Sacramento offers residents and business owners a front-row seat to municipal operations

Sacramento, California - Sacramento residents who have wondered what happens behind the doors of...
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School break brings $120 food benefit opportunity for eligible Sacramento County children

Sacramento County, California - For many Sacramento County households, the final school bell of...
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Sacramento anti-trafficking operation along Stockton Boulevard leads to dozens of arrests and connects 41 victims to critical support services

Sacramento, California - A focused effort to confront human trafficking unfolded across Sacramento earlier...
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Pleasanton state senator Jerry McNerney introduces Senate bill 1275 aimed at lowering federal tax burden for California car buyers

California - Pleasanton State Senator Jerry McNerney has put forward a bill that he...
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New Target locations expected to create more than 400 jobs across Kern County, California

Kern County, California - Target is getting ready to expand its footprint in California...
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Show a flyer, ride free of charge: Sacramento marks Transit Equity Day with fare-free buses honoring Rosa Parks

Sacramento, California - Transit Equity Day will be observed on Wednesday, February 4, 2026....
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California health officials crack down on Anthem Blue Cross over grievance process breakdown

Sacramento, California - After finding that Anthem Blue Cross frequently failed to handle member...
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Temporary schedule reduces Sacramento to Bay Area rail trips until late February

Sacramento, California - There will be fewer trains on the Capitol Corridor timetable until...
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Winter rains fuel deadly surge in poisonous mushrooms across Sacramento County, several people poisoned statewide

Sacramento, California - Recent winter rain across California has made the conditions perfect for...
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OPINION: Bigger police spending leaves Sacramento residents asking why the city feels less protected

Sacramento, California - I’ve lived in this city long enough to remember when seeing...
California

In San Francisco, homelessness keeps testing the city’s promise to itself

San Francisco, California - David Chen still calls San Francisco home, even when the...
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Sacramento promised and delivered open data, but now it faces a tougher test of real accountability

Sacramento, California - For years, the city has pointed residents toward its Open Data...
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OPINION: The homelessness problem in Sacramento didn’t shrink; it just spread

Sacramento, California - Born at Sutter Memorial back when it was still on F...

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