Sacramento Community Pulse

Detective testimony in Sacramento's deadliest shooting trial spotlighted video evidence and a contradictory witness call.

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Sacramento City Unified's board issued final layoff notices to 94 employees as part of addressing a $170 million deficit and avoiding state takeover...

A Sacramento jury convicted LaRalph Choyce of armed robbery after he stole a victim's drone at gunpoint following a test flight at an elementary school. The DA's Major Crimes Unit secured the verdict, underscoring efforts to keep residents safe.

Safety and Enforcement Updates

• Parking Permit Backlog Resolved: The city has processed all residential parking permit applications, ending the...

Sacramento leaders unveiled a serious MLB expansion pitch this week, positioning the city as a contender with a ready site and funding plan.
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Sacramento County will test its emergency alert system this week, and officials want residents to be ready.

West Sacramento celebrates its first park in the Washington District on June 18 at 11 a.m. The new green space, the city's 40th park overall, offers refreshments, snacks, and giveaways for the community.

A federal jury convicted former California National Guard member Ruby Celly Uribe of possessing an illegal machine gun and unregistered short-barreled...

Sacramento police swiftly contained a Thursday evening vehicle pursuit in North Sacramento, detaining two occupants at the scene and capturing the...

• Council action: Unanimously appointed Mayor MariJane Lopez-Taff as primary representative and Vice Mayor Porsche Middleton as alternate to the new...

Sacramento's free bike repair clinic and after-work group ride from City Hall promoted safer cycling as part of the city's Streets for People Plan for...

Sacramento has cleared its residential parking permit backlog, so residents who applied on time are no longer at risk of tickets for expired permits....

Lithium-ion batteries tossed in regular trash can ignite fires when crushed in garbage trucks, as captured in recent Sacramento footage. Recycle them properly at designated spots to protect crews and prevent emergencies.

Plan ahead for a 28-hour northbound closure of the Capital City Freeway (Business 80).

• All northbound lanes between N Street and Exposition...

Sacramento's annual updates show real movement on housing and climate targets.

• Infill development hit key milestones including Channel 24...

Early primary voting shows just over 2 million ballots returned, matching 2022 raw numbers but lagging due to a 15% voter roll increase to 23 million. This sluggish start, especially among older Democrats, could foreshadow lower overall turnout.

Front Street Animal Shelter's free monthly clinics, powered by its Petco Love partnership, have vaccinated over 13,000 pets since 2022 while offering...

A bicyclist died after a crash with a vehicle in West Sacramento, a sobering reminder of cyclist vulnerability on local roads.

Sacramento's police budget has doubled over the past decade despite declining reported crime and fewer sworn officers on staff. This mismatch between rising spending and dropping crime rates raises fresh questions about local priorities.

Fatal crash early Wednesday in south Sacramento's 5500 block of Stockton Boulevard.

• Victim struck by vehicle and pronounced dead at scene
• Driver...