End in Sacramento: Elderly Woman Found Slain, Grandson and Accomplice Arrested

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A tragic incident unfolded on Friday when a 40-year-old man was taken into custody by Sacramento County authorities, accused of the brutal murder of his 97-year-old grandmother. The arrest occurred after deputies were summoned to conduct a welfare check on a residence on American River Drive, prompted by concerns from neighbors who … Read more

Renewed Quest for Justice: Sacramento DA to Seek Death Penalty Again in High-Profile Police Officer Murder Case

Sacramento, CA — In a significant decision, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office announced plans to seek the death penalty once again for Adel Ramos, who previously pleaded guilty to the 2019 killing of police officer Tara O’Sullivan. This move follows a November mistrial where a 11-to-1 jury decision could not reach unanimity. Officer Tara … Read more

Sacramento Coroner Publishes Alarming Data on Homeless Deaths Highlighting Drug Crisis and Violent Fatalities

Sacramento, Calif. — In a new move to enhance transparency regarding public health issues, Sacramento County’s coroner’s office has begun to release data on homeless deaths, highlighting a rising crisis within the region. This step throws into stark relief the unaddressed issues faced by the homeless population including rampant drug addiction and insufficient response to … Read more

Revealing Data: Sacramento Coroner’s Report Sheds Light on Homeless Deaths Amidst Drug Crisis

Sacramento, Calif. — The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office has recently initiated publicizing data concerning the mortalities among the homeless population, revealing a harrowing trend largely linked to severe drug addiction. Over a span of five years, from January 2019 to December 2024, the reports showed that 1,243 homeless individuals succumbed to various causes in the … Read more

New Data Reveals Harsh Realities: Over 1,200 Homeless Lives Lost in Sacramento Due to Drugs and Violence

Sacramento, CA – In a recent move aimed at increasing transparency regarding the fatalities among the homeless population, Sacramento County officials have begun publishing data on deaths within this demographic. The reports spotlight a disturbing trend dominated by drug-related deaths and violent incidents, raising significant concerns about public health and safety interventions. Over a five-year … Read more

Community Calls for Action as Sacramento Grapples with High Traffic Fatalities; Young Survivor’s Tale Highlights Urgent Need for Safer Streets

On a typical school morning in 2019, Alena Wong, a 12-year-old student, was riding her bicycle to California Middle School in Sacramento, California, when a collision with a car left her severely injured. The driver, a high school senior on his way to school, struck the rear of her bike, catapulting her into the air … Read more

Family Seeks Maximum Sentence in Midtown Sacramento Shooting That Claimed Aspiring Sportscaster’s Life

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The untimely death of a 22-year-old college student in a late September shooting in Midtown Sacramento has left his family clamoring for the harshest possible punishment for the accused. Colby Tevis, an aspiring sportscaster and senior at San Jose State University, was fatally shot in an incident that has deeply shaken his … Read more

West Sacramento Tragedy: Man Sentenced to 30 Years for Fatal Sword Attack Over Romantic Dispute

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A local man received a 30-year to life prison sentence for the 2022 murder of another man, a violent encounter that escalated from a dispute involving a woman, officials from the Yolo County District Attorney’s Office reported. The incident took place on April 5, 2022, when West Sacramento police were dispatched … Read more

Sacramento Tragedy: Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing His Mother and Engaging in Hours-Long Standoff at Home

Sacramento, CA – A Sacramento County neighborhood was the scene of a tense standoff on Thursday as a man accused of fatally stabbing his mother barricaded himself for several hours inside her home. The ordeal, which drew a heavy law enforcement presence, ended when the suspect was taken into custody without further incident. Authorities were … Read more

Controversy Airlifts as Freeway Shooter Gains Parole, Sacramento DA Condemns Decision as Detriment to Justice

Sacramento, CA – A man convicted of multiple shootings on Sacramento freeways is set to be released, sparking significant concern from local authorities and families of the victims. The decision to grant parole to the individual, whom prosecutors labeled a serial freeway shooter, has been met with dismay, with the Sacramento District Attorney decrying it … Read more