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Sacramento County launches community search for invasive beetle linked to serious tree damage and deaths

Sacramento County, California - Sacramento County is asking residents to put their smartphones to work for the American River Parkway’s native oaks. The assignment is to look closely, record what they find and help track an invasive beetle threatening the trees. The Mediterranean Oak Borer,...

Sacramento homicide investigation takes unexpected turn as suspected man is found in Sacramento River and later dies

Sacramento, California - A report of a woman found dead at a Lindsay Avenue home led Sacramento police to an investigation that stretched to the Sacramento River, where firefighters later located a man identified to officers as a suspect. Both adults were pronounced dead Tuesday,...

South Sacramento police operation leads to three arrests after fleeing driver crashes into fence during pursuit

Sacramento, California - Two traffic stops during a south Sacramento enforcement operation led to three arrests and the recovery of two loaded firearms, police...

Sacramento Police Department recognizes outstanding employees with promotions to supervisory and command positions

Sacramento, California - Sacramento’s latest police promotions span eight job titles, from property and records positions to captain. At a ceremony last week, the...

Sacramento Fire Department prepares to recruit new paramedics and EMTs as November 16 hiring date approaches

Sacramento, California - Sacramento residents looking for a career serving their community have a date to circle: November 16. The Sacramento Fire Department says...

Sacramento Councilmember Lisa Kaplan invites residents to learn how proposed zoning changes could impact North Natomas and North Sacramento

Sacramento, California - Sacramento residents with questions about zoning changes tied to the 2040 General Plan will have a chance to hear from city...

Sacramento toddler killed in suspected DUI crash as police catch driver allegedly attempting to leave scene

Sacramento, California - A 1-year-old girl died after a vehicle struck her and an adult man on Sacramento’s 21st Avenue on Sunday afternoon. Police...

Sacramento woman flees with children after husband allegedly puts gun to her neck and threatens to shoot

Sacramento County, California - A Sacramento County woman fled her home with her children after her husband allegedly pressed a handgun against the back...