🌱 Patch AM: Three men jailed without bail after North Highlands homicide investigation

You won’t want to miss Artazan Handcraft Market on the Sacramento Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Meet the Sac State alumni quietly shaping Sacramento’s neighborhoods and nonprofits.

Coming up: The Sac Buzz on the Sacramento Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How upcoming I-5 night closures could affect your airport drive

Be sure to catch The Monster Collectibles Show on the Sacramento Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What Sacramento’s new riverbank construction means for flood safety near you

Make time for Sacramento Speed Dating for Singles Age 50s/60s Sacramento California on the Sacramento Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: How to ride SacRT for free on Clean Air Day Wednesday

Also check out SVC Center Meet #2 on the Sacramento Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: Why a prized $80K racehorse statue vanished from Del Paso Boulevard

Also check out Strength & Balance on the Sacramento Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What Rivian’s new Northgate project could mean for District 1

Happening soon: 2026 Stakeholder Symposium on the Sacramento Patch calendar

Earthquake Rattles Northern California Coast

A quake struck off the coast of Petrolia Friday night and was felt more than 100 miles away, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

IT Server Administrator Training in Sacramento: 7 Options

If you live in Sacramento and you want to become an IT server administrator, there are many training options available.

How to Get the CompTIA A+ Certification for Free

There aren’t many places to get CompTIA A+ certification for free. We cover options of where to get trained and certified for free.

Free classes for SNAP recipients: Top options in all 50 states

Navigating free programs as a SNAP recipient can be challenging. In this guide, we highlight classes available in your state.

Network Failure Knocks Out DMV Services

California DMV outage stalls licenses and IDs while offices statewide scrambled to keep up with demand.

Norcal Man Is CA's First Soldier To Die In Iran War

The 54-year-old from Northern California is believed to be the sixth servicemember killed over the weekend in a drone attack in Kuwait.

Is Your Siding Fire-Resistant Enough for Today’s Insurance Rules?

Insurance companies are tightening home requirements. Fire-resistant siding can protect your home—and your policy.

Nurses To Picket At Major Sacramento Hospital Network, Protesting Layoffs And A.I. In Medical Care

Union nurses will protest outside 22 facilities across California, claiming the hospitals are putting profits and politics before patients.

AirSculpt® is Sacramento’s Luxe Secret to Sculpted Perfection

Your new confidence is just an appointment away!

What ‘Fertilization President' Trump Can Learn From CA Efforts To Expand IVF Access

“No one sets aside 20, 30 grand to grow your family.”

FBI Arrests Alleged South Lake Tahoe Fentanyl Dealer Linked To 4 Overdose Deaths

Back on Feb. 12, 2024, first responders were called to a South Lake Tahoe home for an overdose situation involving multiple patients.

Become an AFS Host Family: Share Your Life, Shape a Future

Become a host family with AFS-USA and make a global connection that will last a lifetime.

Hero Paramedic, Union President, Selflessly Serves Community

Patch and T-Mobile are spotlighting local first responders who are making a positive impact in their communities.

Evening On The Sacramento River: Photo

Overcast skies created a moody feeling along the river.

This Bill Aims To Help Firefighters With Cancer

Firefighters have a 14% higher chance of dying from cancer than the general population.

Cozy Cove Park Under The Moonlight: Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

Peeking Through The Bridge Rails: Photo

There's so much to see in this one photo.

Trump Turns Homelessness Response Away From Housing, Toward Forced Treatment

"Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, we are no longer in a business-as-usual posture."

US Judge Names Receiver To Take Over CaA Prison Mental Health Program

About 34,000 people incarcerated in California prisons have been diagnosed with serious mental illnesses.

Thought Inflation Was Bad? Health Insurance Premiums Are Rising Even Faster

Average monthly premiums for families with employer-provided health coverage in California nearly doubled over the last 15 years.

California Borrows $3.4 Billion For Medicaid Overrun

Immigrants without legal status and newly eligible seniors have pushed up enrollment.

Law And Order Or Bystander Safety? Police Chases Spotlight California's Competing Priorities

Support for law and order has been gaining ground in progressive parts of the nation, not just in California.

Project 2025 In Trump's Health Care Playbook

“When you erect barriers to people enrolling in Medicaid, like premiums or documenting work status, you end up rationing coverage."

Deny And Delay? CA Seeks Penalties For Insurers That Repeatedly Get It Wrong

“If I had not fought tooth and nail every step of the way, my daughter would be dead.”

CA Politicians Clash Over How To Rein In Drug Industry Middlemen

In 2024, interest groups spent at least $7 million combined lobbying California lawmakers and the Newsom administration on health care.

Egret Comes In For A Landing: Photo

This photo was taken at the Natomas drainage canal in Sacramento.

Happy Valentine's Day: Puppy Love and Flowers

Look at the love in those eyes!

Sunset Paints The Clouds Over Sacramento Neighborhood: Photo

Sunset over the Natomas area of Sacramento.

Puddles Surround Park Play Structures: Photo Of The Day

Sky and earth seem to blend together in this dreamy photo.

Rain Puddle Forms On Pedestrian Bridge: Photo Of The Day

Sacramento received some much-needed moisture from nature.

ICE Detains Child Molestor For Deportation | Freeze Watch

ALSO: 'Sextortion' Case Ends With Prison Sentence; Bobcat Strolls Down Sidewalk; Homeless Encampment Fire; Police Tag Dozens Of Vehicles.

Lines Of Trees March Through Sacramento Park: Photo Of The Day

The grass is thriving with winter rains.

Covered California Hits Record Enrollment, But Key Subsidies In Jeopardy

California has aggressively pushed to expand Medi-Cal, including to undocumented immigrants, spending $161 billion a year on the program.

Junk Food Turns Public Villain As Power Shifts In Washington

The new Trump administration could be coming for your snacks.

New California Laws Target Medical Debt, AI Care Decisions, Detention Centers

"We’re figuring out what is vulnerable, what we are exposed to on the federal side, and what do budget changes mean for our work."

Midwives Blame CA Rules For Hampering Birth Centers Amid Maternity Care Crisis

Declining birth rates, staffing shortages, and financial pressures have led about 1 in 6 California hospitals to shutter maternity units.

Full Wolf Moon Aligns With Mars Over Sacramento

NASA reports that Venus, Saturn, Jupiter, and Mars will align in the night sky this month.

AFS-USA is seeking host families to welcome an exchange student

Make a difference in a young person’s life by becoming an AFS-USA host family.

Utah Company Introduces a New Way to Fill Your Job Openings

Recruiting firm cuts 40%–70% off recruiting costs with an innovative pricing model, free applicant tracking system, and global EOR

Uses and Benefits of Palo Santo

El Bursera Graveolens, the sacred wood that soothes your soul

5 Reasons Why Morris County Might Be The Right Move For You

Learn why Morris County, N.J.’s Wealth of Employment and Personal Appeal Has Made It A Prime Relocation Destination