Elisa Nguyen

In a landmark collaboration with the Mattress Recycling Council (MRC), Yolo County’s waste management efforts have reached a new level of eco-conscious heights, surpassing the recycling of over 100,000 mattresses and box springs since the partnership's inception. The "Bye Bye Mattress" program provides a free recycling service for residents, aiming to reduce illegal dumping and promote sustainability. The mattresses, once destined for the landfill, now enter a circular economy where more than 75% of their materials find new life in various products.

The Modesto Police Department has issued a call for public assistance in the search for Mark Close, a 64-year-old man who has been reported missing. Close, who was residing in a facility located near Dale Rd and Vintage Dr in northwest Modesto, was last seen around 3:30 p.m. on Sunday. Details provided by the Modesto Police Department on their Facebook post describe Close as standing at 6 feet tall, weighing approximately 160 lbs, with gray hair, and blue eyes.

The Sacramento Police Department is seeking the community's help in identifying suspects involved in recent vandalism at two Natomas Unified School District schools, officials said. The perpetrators defaced Natomas High School and Discovery High School with bias symbols, an act the department is treating as a serious offense.

Travelers heading to the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) in the coming days should be aware that the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has issued a travel advisory due to construction affecting usual routes. The advisory, posted on their official Facebook page, includes detour instructions for visitors and others traveling to the facility.

In a late-night operation, Rocklin Police Department officers, reportedly with the assistance of a drone and a K-9 unit, arrested a Sacramento man allegedly found trespassing at a closed business with burglary tools and stolen items. Identified as 27-year-old Eric Torres, the suspect was detained in a secured lot where he was said to be tampering with a vehicle.

In a targeted move to root out illegal items from the Yuba County Jail, authorities carried out a thorough sweep yesterday, unearthing an array of contraband ranging from makeshift weapons to narcotics. Spearheading the effort were the jail staff, alongside the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), the Yuba County Sheriff's POP Team, and detectives who delved into every corner of the facility, leaving no cell unturned and inspecting common areas as well as storage spaces.

The latest weekly report detailing the City of Sacramento's response to homelessness has been released, providing a snapshot of efforts to assist unsheltered individuals from January 6 to January 12. Sacramento City Express

Sacramento is honoring the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with local events scheduled for tomorrow, which will lead to road closures as crowds gather to reflect on civil rights and community issues. The MLK Day events offer a platform for participants to march for the dream and take action in a city that both commemorates its past and works toward shaping a more equitable future.

Early Tuesday morning in Lemon Hill, a tumultuous series of events including a car chase, a crash, and ultimately a shooting has gripped the local community. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, a pickup truck traveling southbound on Sampson Boulevard was involved in a collision with a big rig heading westbound on 47th Avenue, as reported by KCRA.

An early morning workout at Planet Fitness in Manteca became the scene of an altercation yesterday, when a situation unfolded that required police intervention. According to a Facebook post by the Manteca Police Department, at 4:29 a.m., officers responded to the gym after receiving reports of an incident involving a male non-member and a female gym attendee.