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New alert system helps Sacramento households avoid sudden spikes in monthly water bills

Sacramento, California - Sacramento residents looking to prevent unexpected spikes in their water bills now have a simple way to stay ahead of hidden problems. The City of Sacramento offers a free online water-tracking platform that alerts customers when unusual or continuous water use...

Sacramento man arrested on charges of targeting minor through social media

Sacramento, California - A disturbing case unfolded in Sacramento County when authorities arrested a young man accused of preying on a minor through social media. On February 4, 2026, detectives from the Major Crimes Bureau took 23-year-old Rafael Flores, Jr. into custody. He faces...

Officer involved shooting on Monday in South Sacramento under active multi agency investigation

Sacramento, California - An officer-involved shooting in South Sacramento on the evening of February 16, 2026, is under active investigation after deputies encountered a...

Community workshop to shape safer bike and pedestrian corridor along H Street in Sacramento

Sacramento, California - An upcoming public session will give community members a chance to help determine the future of a major transportation corridor in Sacramento....

Grant funded mural in Sacramento aims to heal connect and educate through large scale storytelling

Sacramento, California - Next spring, a big handwoven mural that honors ethnic traditions and a shared identity will go up in South Sacramento. The...

Weather respite sites activate across Sacramento to support residents during storms

Sacramento, California - As forecasters warn of several days of persistent rain in the area, officials in Sacramento are providing a number of places...

Rising homelessness costs labor agreements and inflation strain Sacramento finances

Sacramento, California - Officials in Sacramento have started working on the city's budget for the fiscal year 2026–27, projected to be $66.2 million short. The...

Arrests at heavily targeted Sacramento store reflect broader statewide push to confront repeat theft through enforcement funding and legal reform

Sacramento, California - A coordinated retail theft enforcement effort in South Sacramento led to the arrest of 21 suspects earlier this week, including several...