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Discover the Top 25 college basketball student sections, ranked by school spirit, creative chants, deafening noise, traditions and home-court atmospheres.

Officials and advocates say some were let go late at night, with uncharged phones and no money or belongings.

The district has already settled with eight former students, and one earlier case is still pending.

Are Mount Rainier’s “Muir Steps” a bit more shrouded in prominence and mystery than you may have imagined?

Anna Rohrbough and Justin Hurst, both candidates for Folsom City Council, differ over where and when to build affordable housing.

Learn when to shop, spot real deals and avoid overpaying.

She has been suspended for 30 days without pay. In a domestic violence case, the commission’s order quotes her saying, “I just have to decide who to believe.”

More families are swapping name brands for store brands, discovering where they can save without sacrificing their favorites.

AI can help you find shopping deals, but are they really the best prices?

The state is urging livestock owners, pet owners and hunters to take precautions.

Federal prosecutions, a surprise senator visit and an unprecedented city meeting on homelessness. These are the biggest stories that had Sacramento readers talking.

The end of daylight saving time happens this weekend. But how does getting an extra hour of sleep affect the body?

If the ordinance is adopted, riders could face a fine of $100 for their first offense, which could include swerving to get around traffic.

Is a diploma signed by your parents a real diploma? A judge found an Illinois officer falsely claimed one on his police job applications.

The fisherman climbed back in and began paddling, but the punctured kayak took on water.

Why public land, and what happens next?

The group — called the California Latino Voter Alliance — is making suggestions for candidates across California’s 58 counties.

One Orange County woman used her dead dog to vote illegally.

Rancho Cordova leaders approved the design of a proposed arena and the sale of city-owned land, clearing a milestone for the development.

The seller had arranged to meet the buyer at a Walmart, police said. Deputies say the test drive turned into an attack.

The Police Department has not said whether it disciplined the officer.

Rep. Mike Thompson demanded ICE cooperate with the investigation into a Woodland collision, condemning the agency’s conduct.

The encounter took place Monday morning, officials say.

“Someone will die, and the blood will be on your hands,” one activist told the Sacramento City Council on Tuesday night.

California’s largest state worker union has planned a strike for Oct. 21. What do state workers and Californians need to know?

Dermatologists are calling out the skincare products you may be wasting money on—and what to use instead.

The outgoing governor directed state public safety agencies to collaborate on efforts to cut down on bureaucratic hurdles for crime victims.

The Trump administration constructed its own emergency in asking an appeals court to set aside 20,000 California ballots, a judge wrote.

Downtown Sacramento sees a new Vietnamese restaurant while Folsom is about to get a new coffee shop known for its “Best Drink Ever.”

PG&E will make another payment next year.

The win came on a bet on a “Dragon Link Happy Prosperous” slot machine in Lincoln, the same type of slot that made news the week before.

Antonio Moreida criticized Woodland police after being struck. The chief called the video “very troubling” and promised a thorough investigation.

Rescuers “navigated snow and ice to reach the climber” and recover their remains, authorities said.

Tickets for live music acts are more expensive than ever, plan ahead with a look at who is playing in the Sacramento area in 2027.

What happens when you strip your skincare routine back to the bare minimum?

The woman’s family said the defendant’s “predatory behavior” led to her 2023 death in Marysville.

The agreement promises 156 jets a year, billions in economic impact and a major self-funded investment from Lockheed — if Congress signs off

Named Gerrothorax maritimus, the salamander-sized ocean creature’s skeletons were discovered in China’s Guizhou Province.

Officers found the unidentified man with life-threatening injuries early Saturday morning.

Proposition 45 is one of 14 California statewide ballot questions voters will consider during the 2026 California midterm election.

Nearly two years later, the Sacramento Police Department still has not said whether it disciplined the officer.

Can the Trump administration force California to set aside 20,000 votes? Here’s what you need to know.

The suspect was arrested Oct. 11, three months after the body was found, authorities say.

The San Diego-founded roastery has posted for a general manager job in Folsom for a spot on E. Bidwell Street.

Masseter Botox is one of 2026’s most searched procedures and Hannah Berner’s experience is a cautionary tale worth knowing.

Week 8 of the college football season delivered viral postgame trolling, from Cincinnati’s jab at Texas Tech to 10 other funny, snarky social media posts.

The encounter took place Monday morning, officials say.

The Chiefs made NFL history for the wrong reason Sunday night in their loss to the Seattle Seahawks.

You can borrow a lot more than just books with a Sacramento Public Library card, including items that’ll aid in home baking.

Letybo is Korea’s bestselling wrinkle injection and it just landed in American clinics. Here is what to know.