Sexual assault near Greenback Lane On May 7, 2012, shortly before 8:00 p.m., a female adult was parked on Verner Avenue near Greenback Lane, waiting for assistance after her vehicle broke down.
Weekend Events in Sacramento area A busy schedule of events is on tap this weekend along with warm and sunny forecast throughout Northern California.
Life sentence for murder and rape of Folsom woman District Attorney Jan Scully announced today that Sylvester Griffin was sentenced by the Honorable Greta Curtis Fall to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Travelers targeted with hotel Internet connections Recent analysis from the FBIand other government agencies demonstrates that malicious actors are targeting travelers abroad through pop-up windows while establishing an Internet connection in their hotel rooms.
Sacramento pimp indicted for trafficking underage girls SACRAMENTO, CA-United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that Marquist Piere Bradford, 26, of Chicago, has been brought back to Sacramento to face charges of sex trafficking of children by force, fraud, or coercion.
California gas prices jump Sacramento, May 14- Average retail gasoline prices in Sacramento have risen 13.0 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $4.24/g yesterday.
The Comedians with Disabilities Act Two and a half years ago, Michael O'Connell of Sacramento, California, was a recently unemployed automobile claims adjuster and wheelchair user with muscular dystrophy.
Automated License Plate Reader helps net stolen cars On Thursday, May 10, the Sacramento County Probation Department recovered a 2011 Chevy Silverado pickup truck that was reported stolen in early April from the Rancho Cordova area.
Terri Edinburgh named Teacher of the Year Special Education teacher Terri Edinburgh is not used to having many adults in her classroom. However, on May 8, her room was filled with administrators and colleagues bearing balloons, flowers and good news.
Sex with Minor charge for school employee Sean Darnell Davis, 42, was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail late yesterday evening, and is being held on $25,000 bail.
Veteran deputy arrested on narcotic charges Kelly Smith, 43, was charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance, obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or deceit, and unlawful use of personal identifying information of another.
Guilty pleas in Sacramento child sex trafficking case United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced that Tynisha Marie Hornbuckle, 22; Tamrell Rena Hornbuckle, 26; Cherrelle Elizabeth Hornbuckle 25; Latrelle Alicia Hornbuckle, 24; and Tammy Rena Brown, 45, all of Sacramento, pleaded guilty
Police seek vehicle in hit and run The Sacramento Police Department needs your help in locating a vehicle responsible for a hit and run.
Felon convicted in explosive arson case On April 26, 2012, a Sacramento jury with less than one day of deliberation, found Robert Durst, age 46, a resident of Sacramento guilty of arson, burglary, theft of property, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Molecule may boost Alzheimer's research SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - UC Davis researchers have found novel compounds that disrupt the formation of amyloid, the clumps of protein in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease
Stem cell therapy to battle HIV? (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- UC Davis Health System researchers are a step closer to launching human clinical trials involving the use of an innovative stem cell therapy to fight the virus that causes AIDS.
Traumatic brain injury changed a community On December 1, 1995, a large van accidentally hit pedestrian Sharon Gieseke on a busy street in downtown New Ulm, Minnesota. She immediately blacked out.
LOL brings Miley Cyrus, Demi Moore together on the big screen Written and directed by Lisa Azuelos, LOL is a new coming-of-age comedy based on her 2008 French smash-hit, LOL (Laughing Out Loud)(r). LOL stars Miley Cyrus ("Hannah Montana," The Last Song) and Demi Moore (A Few Good Men, Ghost).
Lexus ES 350: Luxury sedan at an affordable price 2012 Lexus ES 350 - The entry-level, luxury midsize sedan field is filled with attractive vehicles to peruse. And the Lexus ES 350 definitely makes the short list of which vehicle to buy.
Prop 29: Another Grab for Dollars? April 17 was the deadline of another tax filing season, but it was just the start of the Democrats' 2012 tax initiative season. In fact, in just a month, voters must take a stand against and defeat the first round of this year's tax hike measures: Proposition 29.
Benefit concert raises $55,000 for children's charities Sacramento, CA - Junior Achievement of Sacramento salutes its volunteers and supporters with the nonprofit's first JA Day with the River Cats, Friday, June 1, at Raley Field. It's the River Cats vs. Fresno Grizzlies. Game time is 7:05 p.m.
Murder suspect arrested in Elverta shooting On the morning of April 25th, Sheriff's Homicide detectives arrested a suspect in connection with the shooting death of a man in Elverta last month. Andrew Jeffries, 33, was taken into custody after being located at a residence in Sacramento.
Kops-N-Kids Summer Camp June 18 - 22 Every summer for the past 26 years, local law enforcement and Sacramento youth team up for the Kops-N-Kids summer camp program.
Couple adopting Eastern European child You could say Kendra Skaggs of Bentonville, Arkansas, has been busy. Lately, she and her husband have been trying to adopt from Eastern Europe a 5-year-old girl born with spina bifida.
Fatal Shooting in Foothill Farms Shortly after 3:00 a.m. on April 25th, Sheriff's deputies responded to the 5200 block of Karm Way in Foothill Farms regarding a shooting.
73 Capitol protestors will not be charged District Attorney Jan Scully recently announced that she has declined to file charges against 73 of the 77 protestors arrested on March 5.
Bicyclist killed in hit and run On April 20, 2012, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Randall Ledford, a 57 year old from Sacramento, was riding a Huffy Vormax bicycle on westbound Dudley Drive just west of AE Street
Motorcyclist killed on Cap City Freeway On April 26, 2012, at approximately 4:30 a.m., a 52 year old male from Elk Grove, was riding a grey BMW R1150 RT motorcycle on northbound SR-51 (Capital City Freeway) just south of Arden Way.
PCBs increase Autism risk? (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) - New research from UC Davis and Washington State University shows that PCBs, or polychlorinated biphenyls, launch a cellular chain of events that leads to an overabundance of dendrites - the filament-like projections that conduct electrochemical signals between neurons - and disrupts normal patterns of neuronal connections in the brain.
Nissan Xterra an alluring buy for off-road crowd This burly sport utility vehicle is definitely not designed for the masses. Yet Nissan has a nice thing going, targeting youthful, active car buyers who want a versatile SUV that can take them on some exciting adventures.
Esophageal cancer rates high in Northern California Esophageal cancer doesn't get as much attention as more common malignancies such as breast or prostate cancer, but rates of the deadly disease in Northern California, including the Sacramento and Central regions, are among the highest in the state.
