Rite Aid has declared its intention to shutter an additional 53 store locations, which adds to the approximately 200 closures initiated since the company entered Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year. The drugstore chain, based in Philadelphia, has experienced annual financial losses for multiple consecutive years. It also confronts legal challenges similar to those faced […]
Sacramento County is intensifying its collaborations with local non-profit community-based organizations (CBOs) to enhance the quality of life for its residents. Recognizing the critical role these organizations play in providing essential educational, health, and social services, the county is committed to strengthening the infrastructure of CBOs to expand their reach and effectiveness, particularly in underserved […]
On April 9, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors adopted significant amendments to the county’s fireworks regulations. These changes are designed to better control the sale and use of fireworks, and introduce stricter penalties for violations. Key changes to the fireworks ordinance include: A shortened selling period for fireworks, now set from noon on June […]
A proposed development plan aims to transform four separate parcels along Watt Avenue in North Highlands into a mixed-use space featuring residential units and retail shops. If approved, the adjustments and rezoning would enable the construction of single-family homes, multiple apartment complexes, and two new retail establishments across these parcels, which are divided by a […]
Pharmacy giant Rite Aid, which has a storefront at 6420 Rio Linda Blvd, has secured judicial approval to initiate voting on a bankruptcy reorganization strategy. This plan could see the majority of the firm’s equity transferred to bondholders while still entertaining potential sale prospects. During a judicial session in Trenton, New Jersey, U.S. Bankruptcy Judge […]
The Board of Supervisors, at its March 26 meeting, received a report on outreach and engagement efforts to address homelessness in the unincorporated County and Regional Parkway System. In its March 12 meeting, the Board received an update about the Homeless Services Partnership Agreement between the County and the City of Sacramento. The County of […]
A previously underdeveloped parcel at the southwest corner of Del Paso and Truxel roads in Sacramento’s North Natomas neighborhood is set for transformation. A recent proposal submitted to the city outlines a mixed-use development project at 2380 Del Paso Road, promising a combination of residential and commercial spaces. According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the […]
Sheriff’s investigators suspect gang involvement. In the early hours of Wednesday, March 27, 2024, North Patrol Deputies were dispatched to a residence in the 7100 block of Paladin Way, Rio Linda, following reports of a shooting incident. Upon arrival, law enforcement officers found that two houses had been fired upon, with one house being hit […]
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Maurice Bryant, 53, of Antelope, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to traffic at least 5,000 grams of cocaine and 280 grams of cocaine base, and Steven Hampton, 64, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty today to one count of possession with intent to distribute at least 500 grams of cocaine, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. […]
By Sue Frost As a Sacramento County Supervisor, I prioritize the safety and well-being of our community above all. California’s ambitious goal to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2030 is a testament to the state’s leadership in addressing climate change. Among the measures taken to meet this goal, the California Air Resources Board’s decision to […]
