Sacramento News

Tuesday night marks another test in the city's quest to prove by the NBA's March 1 deadline that it can build an arena for the Kings in the downtown railyard.

Author John Lescroart is one of the many authors scheduled to rub elbows with Sacramento-area readers March 3 during Authors on the Move.

The New Aira is a Hip-Hop duo on the rise from Sacramento, California. They have a sound that blends R&B, Techno, and Pop with the genre of Hip-Hop. The duo consists of P.S. and Michael Paul .

When an issue is in the news for a long time, we in the media can give the impression that it's the be-all and end-all of humankind.

Authorities searching with the help of a convicted serial killer found more human remains Saturday _ the first bones discovered at an abandoned well on a cattle ranch where a death row inmate claimed 10 or more victims may be buried, authorities said.

According to the National Weather Service, Sacramento likely will get wet after 8 p.m. today.

CHP continues to investigate a car accident that occurred as a result of a road rage incident on I-5 that killed a 4-year-old boy.

But the drugs their mothers took are causing more newborns in the Sacramento area to spend their first days of life suffering through the pains of withdrawal.

Isaac Givens and Cesar Santana, members of the Norteno street gang, were convicted Friday of carrying out a 2010 retaliation shooting, according to a release from the Sacramento District Attorney's office.

Despite the passing of decades, the emergence of other loves and thousands of miles between them, Betty Hove, 85, and John Grosch, 87, never forgot each other.

The classes are intended to educate new drivers who lack the experience that is sometimes needed in various driving situations, according to a Police Department news release.

Antoine Blesset, 36, was arrested on Thursday following the shooting death of Christopher Sisoukchaleun, 20, on the 1900 block of Del Paso Boulevard earlier in the day.

As pastor of All Saints Episcopal Church, the Rev. Betsey Monnot believes in both the word of God and the work of Darwin.

When the nominating period begins next week, at least three candidates plan to file paperwork to challenge Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson.

The preliminary hearing of six defendants accused of murder in the death of an innocent woman who was hit by a stray bullett and killed during a shootout at a south area barbershop was delayed today due to a conflict on the part of one of the defense lawyers.

A USA TODAY analysis of government ratings for more than 15,000 nursing homes over the last three years shows a higher percentage receiving top ratings, although more than 500 homes have remained stuck at the lowest rating during that time.

In case you haven't noticed, things are really blooming outside. Sacramento hasn't had much of a winter and signs of spring are starting across the valley.

In December, Death Row inmate and convicted serial killer Wesley Shermantine reached out to Rinek through Sacramento bounty hunter Leonard Padilla to reveal where he says the body of Chevelle Wheller is located.

Moms are truly amazing, and Sacramento has unique resources to help make their lives a little bit easier and a lot more enjoyable.

The British-based Fresh & Easy grocery chain is making its Sacramento-area debut March 7, opening two stores with plans to open three more a week later.