Sexual assault occurs in Woodlake

A woman was sexually assaulted within the Woodlake neighborhood yesterday afternoon. The victim went with the suspect to his car that was parked near Woodlake Park. The victim, observing  large butcher knife carried by the suspect, got into the suspects car. The victim wanted to get out of the car, but the suspect would not…

Help find car in Northgate hit-and-run

The Sacramento Police Department is asking for your help in locating the vehicle that killed a 4 year old boy yesterday morning near Smythe Elementary. The suspect vehicle is described as a 1995-1997 Nissan Maxima, dark red or burgundy with a black tinted rear window. Detectives believe that there may be minimal if any damage…

Sac News & Review prepares to move

If you’ve driven down Del Paso Boulevard, you probably noticed the new headquarters of Sacramento News & Review, complete with a fresh paint job and new signage. SN&R writer Jeff vonKaenel details the preparations and how the newspaper will remain objective even after receiving assistance from the City and Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment.

Hit and Run occurs near Smythe Elementary

A boy died at a hospital this morning after he was critically injured in a hit-and-run near Smythe Elementary School. The victim, a 4-year-old child, was hit and dragged about 25 yards as he rode his scooter near the intersection of Northgate Boulevard and Wilson Avenue. The crash occur around 8:20am this morning. The car…

Deadline looms for Toy and Food Drive

The deadline for the Eighth Annual Twin Rivers Police Department’s Holiday Toy and Food Drive is this Friday, December 4, 2009. The drive will aid selected families from each of the schools within the Twin Rivers and Center Unified School Districts. Items accepted include cash, food, new toys, new clothes, school supplies, and more. Donations…

North Avenue Elementary to hold fundraiser

North Ave Elementary will hold a fundraiser at Joe’s Crab Shack this Thursday from 5pm to 10pm. Ten-percent of each check will benefit the school. Be sure to present the fundraiser flier to your server at the restaurant to receive credit for your organization.

City looks to shut down Northgate sports bar

After receiving more than 400 police calls over the past five years, the City of Sacramento filed a nuisance complaint to close the American Spirit Sports Bar on Northgate Boulevard. The City’s complaint against the bar alleges assaults, batteries, robberies, drinking and drunkenness in public, drugs, gunfire in the night, street gang activity, and murder…

Knights fall short

The Rio Linda Knights fell short in extending their playoff run, falling to the Del Campo Cougars 42-14. The Knights finish a successful season with a 9-3 record. Congratulations to the Knights on a successful season.

Pacers move to next round

The Grant Pacers moved to the next round tonight, defeating the Fairfield Falcons 66-12. The Pacers will have some stiff competition going up against the second-seeded Rocklin Thunder (12-0), who defeated the Atwater Falcons 35-6. The Pacer-Thunder game will be played at a neutral site to be determined.