Elisa Nguyen

Kevin Barker, a former foster parent, was sentenced on Wednesday to 30 years to life in prison for his crimes against children, which included the sexual assault of multiple minors and possession of child pornography. According to the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office, Barker pleaded no contest to four counts of committing lewd acts upon a child on October 7, 2024.

The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the response to homelessness, detailing actions taken by the city's Incident Management Team (IMT) from October 28 to November 3. According to an update from the Sacramento City Express, during this period, the city received 748 calls to its 311 customer service related to the unsheltered population.

In a significant educational development, California State University, Sacramento, has unveiled a new Native American College, marking a first for the institution. As reported by ABC10, the college will cater to leadership and career building for Native American students by integrating a curriculum rich in tribal values, traditions, and community engagement.

As reports of racist text messages flood in from across the nation, authorities are piecing together the disturbing trend of hate speech targeting Black Americans. Tasha Dunham, a mother in Lodi, was stunned when her daughter received a text message declaring she had been selected to be a "house slave," a clear derogation tied to America's history of racial subjugation. The alarming message took on a personal tone with the use of her daughter's name, escalating concerns around the privacy and safety of African American individuals. "She was in her room getting ready to go to basketball practice," Dunham told ABC10. "She comes out, and I’m thinking that she’s going to tell me that she’s getting ready to leave to go to practice, and she’s like mom look at this text message I got on my phone."

A tragic incident occurred in Modesto early this morning when a 35-year-old resident lost their life in a vehicle collision. The crash involved a single vehicle, and it was at the intersection of Pelandale Avenue and Tully Road that Modesto Police Department officers discovered the aftermath at about 2:15 a.m. Police have confirmed the vehicle, a silver 2008 Acura MDX, had struck a traffic signal pole, leading to the driver's severe injuries, as reported by ABC10.

It was an impressive night for the San Antonio Spurs as they claimed a decisive 116-96 victory over the Sacramento Kings. The Spurs'recent acquisition, Victor Wembanyama, was in top form, delivering a standout performance with 34 points, 14 rebounds, six assists, and three blocked shots. His effort was instrumental in breaking the Spurs'four-game losing streak against the Kings, as per ABC10. On the other bench, the Kings felt the absence of Malik Monk, their star sixth man, who was sidelined with a sprained ankle—a blow to the team's dynamics and bench strength.

A tragic incident unfolded on a Sacramento street last Sunday night when a man succumbed to injuries after a stabbing incident. As reported by ABC 10, the violence erupted along the 2800 block of Gateway Oaks Drive around 8:30 p.m., prompting local law enforcement to respond to the grisly scene.

A Stanislaus County man has admitted to charges related to the transportation of a minor with the intent to engage in illicit sexual acts. Cristian Ceja, a 27-year-old individual from Turlock, entered a guilty plea, an announcement coming down from U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. Court documentation reveals that between August 27, 2023, and January 3, Ceja transported a 15-year-old from California to Idaho with intentions that lay far from innocent.

Two individuals were found deceased with gunshot wounds in a residence in Antelope yesterday, in what is being investigated as a murder-suicide. The discovery was made after Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies responded to a home located along the 3900 block of Running Bear Way at approximately 4 p.m., following a welfare check request.

Linkin Park will return to Sacramento's Golden 1 Center on September 17, 2025, as part of their "From Zero World Tour." This marks their first performance in Sacramento since 2008, following a long break after the loss of lead singer Chester Bennington in 2017. The band is known for their nu-metal anthems and wide appeal, according to CBS News.