Four of Six Arrested on New Indictment in Sutter County Benefits Fraud Case

Arrests were made today on new charges in a continuing investigation into a fraudulent unemployment and disability benefits scheme based out of Sutter County, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced.

Rancho Cordova Police Seek Help Locating At-Risk Youth

The Rancho Cordova Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a teenage girl who is missing from her residence and family since earlier today. Fatima Scott, 16, was reportedly seen riding light rail in the area between 13th Street and 16th Street in Sacramento at approximately 7:30 p.m. She is considered to be at-risk due to a medical condition requiring medication that she is not in possession of.

Fatima Scott is a black female, 5’6” tall and weighing approximately 135 pounds. Her head has been shaved bald, but she wears a two-toned blonde and black wig, and has brown eyes. She is believed to be wearing a pink shirt and blue denim jeans.

Scott and her family have been staying at a motel in the 11200 block of Point East Drive in Rancho Cordova. Anyone with information regarding this missing juvenile is asked to immediately contact the Rancho Cordova Police Department at (916) 874-5115.
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Over 350 people turn out for 'Over Troubled Waters' screening

by Dan Bacher

A crowd of over 350 people turned out for the Stockton premiere of Restore the Delta's "Over Troubled Waters" documentary at the Empire Theatre on Monday, August 20.

Sacramento Man Indicted on Enticement and Child Pornography Charges

A federal grand jury returned a three-count indictment today charging Eric G. Lowe, 34, of Sacramento, with attempted production of child pornography and attempted enticement of a minor, United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner announced. Lowe is scheduled for arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Judge Gregory G. Hollows at 2:00 p.m. today.

Will Ryan Veep Candidacy Play Role In Bera-Lungren Showdown?

Yesterday's announcement by presumptive GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney that Rep. Paul Ryan will be his running mate has been met with a wide array of predictable responses. Depending on your perspective, the choice of Ryan was either a bold move that could push the GOP ticket to Pennsylvania Ave. or a hail-Mary pass thrown in an effort to revive in flagging milquetoast campaign.

Regardless of perspective, the choice of Ryan is certain to work its way into one of the nation's most closely watched congressional race that is centered right here in Elk Grove - the battle between incumbent Republican Dan Lungren and Democrat challenger Dr. Ami Bera for California's Third Congressional District.

Sacramento Approves CarMax Auto Superstore Construction

Sacramento County has approved the initial plans for a new CarMax Auto Superstore planned for 8105-8141 East Stockton Blvd north of Calvine Road. The 19-plus acre project will bring more than 120 new jobs to the region.

Free E-waste Recycle Collection This Weekend

FC Elk Grove Girls 98 Soccer has partnered with CEAR to recycle all of the collected e-waste. CEAR is a California State approved Collector & Recycler of Electronic waste. We completely shred all hard drives at our securely monitored facility. Providing fundraiser and community outreach is part of what makes CEAR a unique E-waste Recycler.

New Judge Appointed to Sacramento Superior Court

Judge Laurel White

Governor Jerry Brown today announced the appointment of Laurel D. White to a judgeship in the Sacramento County Superior Court. 

Independent audit of Natural Resources Agency is urgently needed

MLPA Initiative, BDCP must be investigated

by Dan Bacher

The examination of more than 500 special fund accounts revealing a $2.3 billion "discrepancy" between state controller and Department of Finance numbers (http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_21172870) demonstrates how unaccountable our state government has become.