Sacramentos Archives

Revealing the Shadows: Sacramento’s Rising Homeless Deaths Demand Urgent Action and Holistic Solutions

Sacramento, Calif. – The Sacramento County Coroner’s office has begun to disclose data on the mortality rates among the homeless population, shedding light on the acute challenges faced by this vulnerable group. Over a five-year period from 2019 to 2024, the region recorded 1,243 deaths among its homeless citizens, with the vast majority of these deaths linked to severe drug use involving substances like Fentanyl and Methamphetamine. The data also reveals a horrifying spectrum of …

Delayed Disclosure: Sacramento’s Settlement Amount in Police Shooting Lawsuit Finally Revealed

Sacramento, California – The city of Sacramento has finally disclosed the amount paid to settle a lawsuit regarding a police shooting death, six months after the incident. The delay in revealing this information has raised concerns among the community and sparked discussions about transparency. The lawsuit stemmed from a tragic event involving the death of an individual in a police shooting. The city’s decision to wait six months before disclosing the settlement amount has prompted …

Man Killed in Early Morning Shooting in Sacramento’s Northgate Neighborhood

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento Police Department are on the hunt for a shooter responsible for the killing of a man in the city’s Northgate neighborhood early Saturday morning. The fatal shooting occurred in the area of Edmonton Drive and Northstread Drive around 3 a.m., prompting dispatchers to send officers to the scene upon receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim and attempted to administer life-saving measures before the victim was transported …