Sacramento County Local News


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05/09/2025
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There’s a new face at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary. He’s big, he’s lovable, and he’s already stealing hearts—and maybe a few snacks. Meet Herbie, a five-year-old North American Black Bear who has officially made Folsom his forever home.

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05/09/2025
A motel on Stockton Boulevard in Sacramento is being converted to housing for formerly incarcerated adults by nonprofit Hope Cooperative.

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05/09/2025
A conversation with State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant about the new fire hazard maps and how local communities are preparing for widfires.

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05/09/2025
As the warm weather season begins, a warning to beware of jumping into lakes, rivers and streams.

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05/09/2025
The Sacramento Local Agency Formation Commission approved the annexation of 472 acres of undeveloped agricultural land, but with limited public comment.

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05/09/2025
An update on the reopening of Yosemite Park facilities and roads as the snow is cleared and spring takes hold.

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05/09/2025
Last week the Northern California beach town of Santa Cruz enacted a tax on sodas, ice teas and other beverages with added sugar. Voters approved the 2-cent-per-ounce tax in November, despite the beverage industry pouring at least $1.2 million in opposition.

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05/08/2025
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A golden mussel infestation was discovered on a boat at Beals Point on Tuesday, May 6, according to California State Parks officials; they credit their new vessel inspection program at Folsom Lake for the discovery.

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05/08/2025
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In late March, Nicole Wines couldn’t get her mind off the upcoming parole hearing: Every time Wines is notified that her sibling’s killer is being considered for release, it forces her to re-imagine the unimaginable.

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05/08/2025
Consumer Affairs has ranked Elk Grove the fourth-best California city in which to live.

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05/08/2025
A look at next steps after the latest plan to redevelop the 100-acre Sunrise Mall was rejected by Citrus Heights.

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05/08/2025
Earthquakes, wildfires and floods all could cause problems for California prisons. A new audit says they aren’t ready to quickly evacuate prisoners.

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05/07/2025
Artists living in Sacramento can apply for financial support through the Office of Arts and Culture new Creative Growth Fellowship.

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05/07/2025
Only 14 school districts and county offices of education have begun billing for behavioral health services under the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative Fee Schedule Program, according to state health officials.