Sacramento stepping up illegal fireworks enforcement ahead of Fourth of July
admin Sacramento will deploy six drones and extra enforcement teams for the Fourth of July, increase fines and urge residents to…
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CA wine industry groups at rare standoff over future of ‘American’ wine labeling
A rare split among California wine associations over 'American' label rules raises concerns about bulk imports, costs and protections for…
Historic Sacramento school to be sold as surplus property. Will it be preserved?
Sacramento school board declared the former El Dorado Elementary at 5241 J St. surplus, seeking sale while pursuing historic designation…
Can I smoke cigarettes with a child in the car? Rules and penalties for drivers
In California, it’s illegal to light up a smoke in a vehicle if a child is present. Learn fines, consequences,…
Sacramento council chambers emptied after activists disrupt immigration vote
Sacramento council recessed as anti-ICE activists disrupted debate over a new immigration plan; ordinance passed restricting city property use for…
Meet Buster, a robot dog now helping Sacramento deputies respond to dangerous calls
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office introduced robot dog Buster, a federally funded public safety tool used during an armed standoff. Officials…
‘Democratic voters don’t like billionaires’: strategists reflect on wild primary
Political consultants weigh how billionaires, influencers and social media reshaped the June 2 California governor primary and elevated Xavier Becerra…
Historic Sacramento school to be sold as surplus property. Will it be preserved?
Sacramento school board declared the former El Dorado Elementary at 5241 J St. surplus, seeking sale while pursuing historic designation…
Elk Grove residents to pay more for garbage service. Here’s what it will cost
Elk Grove garbage collection rates increased 3% beginning July 1 after the City Council approved higher fees to cover rising…
On Trump and Gaza: Roseville protesters bring the noise, change zero minds | Opinion
There was a sea of woke messages, but it was hard to take it all in.