Sacramento

Sacramento to Enforce Tighter Parking Laws Near Sidewalks and Crosswalks to Boost Pedestrian Safety

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Sacramento, Calif. — In an effort to enhance pedestrian safety, Sacramento is preparing to enforce stricter parking regulations around crosswalks citywide. Starting in January 2025, fines will be issued to drivers who park their vehicles illegally near sidewalks and crosswalks, as part of a state law known as “daylighting.” This law, which aims to clear the areas near crosswalks from parked cars to provide drivers a clearer view of pedestrians, prohibits parking within 20 feet of crosswalks throughout California. Although initially implemented last year, cities have so far only issued warnings. However, with pedestrian fatalities … Read more

Family Sues Hospital After Missing Sacramento Woman Found in Storage a Year Post Death

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Sacramento, Calif. — A shocking and emotionally charged lawsuit has been filed by the family of Jessie Marie Peterson, a 31-year-old Sacramento resident, who died following a medical episode related to her Type 1 diabetes at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in April 2023. For an entire year, her family was led to believe she had been discharged and was alive, while her body lay unclaimed in a hospital cold storage facility. Peterson’s kin claim their devastating journey began shortly after being falsely informed by hospital staff that she had been discharged. Meanwhile, the truth … Read more

Judge Pauses Sacramento County’s Legal Battle With City Over Homelessness Solutions for Six Months

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Sacramento, CA — A significant legal battle that throws Sacramento city officials into the hot seat over their handling of the homelessness crisis has been temporarily halted. A Superior Court judge has ordered a six-month stay on the lawsuit filed by the Sacramento County District Attorney against the city, a lawsuit that accuses the local government of not doing enough to address the escalating issue of homelessness. The lawsuit, initiated by DA Anne Marie Schubert, claims that Sacramento has failed to enforce existing laws concerning loitering and public camping, which has exacerbated the conditions for … Read more

Sacramento County Grand Jury: Local Volunteers Spearheading Government Accountability and Reform

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Sacramento, Calif. — In Sacramento County, a grand jury composed of local volunteers plays a crucial role in holding public agencies and officials accountable. Each year, 19 residents of this Northern California county serve on this independent panel, investigating local government operations and suggesting improvements to enhance fairness and efficiency. The volunteers, chosen through a rigorous selection process that includes a Department of Justice background check and interviews, commit 20 to 30 hours weekly. According to Sacramento Superior Court Judge Steven Gevercer, who advises the jury, their findings often act as a springboard for change, … Read more