West Sacramento News

Local elected officials in our region will be asked on Thursday to renew their commitment to responsible growth.

So-called big box stores such as Wal-Mart - this one in West Sacramento - could get into the Sacramento market if city leaders repeal restrictions on those businesses.

A 16-year-old has been arrested in connection with the murder of an elderly couple in Davis, a family member has told CBS13.

A member of the "Broderick Boy" and "Northern Ryder" street gangs was found guilty in the killing of another gang member in West Sacramento, the District Attorney's Office announced Monday.

The Sacramento Regional Technology Alliance is pleased to announce the launch of AgStart, SARTA's newest industry-cluster-focused program, which will accelerate the growth of companies developing and bringing to market innovative sustainable Agricultural technologies or Ag tech.

Stefen Romero collected two hits and drove in three runs as the Tacoma Rainiers fell to the Sacramento River Cats 6-3 in a Pacific Coast League game Sunday.

But Wednesday night, the other members of the school board disagreed, saying it is too expensive and would take too much staff time, Herche said.

Looking for a fun Father's Day outing? Take Dad to the Davis Flea Market. This weekend is the grand opening for its new, permanent venue at 946 Olive Drive.

The Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance is launching its newest program -- called "AgStart" -- on June 25 at Club Pheasant in West Sacramento.

On Thursday, District Attorney Jeff Reisig announced that the Board of Parole Hearing Commissioners denied parole Tuesday to 32-year-old convicted murderer Ramiro Acevedo, Jr. The hearing took place at the California State Prison in Soledad where Acevedo is serving a 15-to-life sentence in prison.

The county has knocked down 40 of the 41 houses it bought on Hazel for that street's big road-widening project, leaving stretches feeling eerily empty.

In 2000, the Sacramento River Cats welcomed their first fan to Raley Field on a cold, rainy Friday night against the Edmonton Trappers.

After 13 years of battling for a federal land trust, the Mechoopda tribe no longer has funds to fight the state Attorney General's request that the tribe's application be denied.

Woodland school leaders want to shrink kindergarten class rosters now jammed with 30 students.

According to Sergeant Darren Imus of the Woodland Police Dept., officers were dispatched to 1443 Edwards Circle at 9:13 p.m. in response to a report of a man involved in a physical fight with his mother in front of the property.

A THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY a Tim Bauer, one of the late Herbert Bauer's two sons, sends an "Open Letter to the Davis Community" about his father, who passed away last month at the age of 103 a writes Tim: "Herbert spent about 60 years residing in Davis and I remember from childhood how much he enjoyed living there.

Nick George of Sacramento and Natalie Ahern of West Sacramento paint the McKinley Park playground Sunday.

How many high schools can boast that its entire graduating class will go to college, a vocational school or the military after commencement? At least one can: West Sacramento Early College Prep Charter School, which awarded diplomas to its first graduating class Sunday at Freeborn Hall at the University of California, Davis.

Sparks in the sky started several fires on the ground near Tahoe National Forest, and the strong winds and recent record hot temperatures only made them spread faster.

Thanks to media exposure and some helpful citizens, El Dorado County sheriff's officials have apprehended a suspect in the $7,000 theft that occurred in El Dorado Hills earlier this month.