KTXL-TV (Sacramento, CA)

KTXL first went on air on October 26, 1968, and quickly gained recognition for its popular shows like “Captain Mitch,” “Big Time Wrestling,” and “The Bob Wilkins Double Horror Show.” On October 9, 1986, the station joined the FOX network and adopted the name FOX40. With a mission of “News That Matters,” FOX40 is dedicated to addressing the concerns of its viewers by not only reporting the news but also exploring the deeper issues behind the headlines. Striving for excellence, FOX40 produces award-winning journalism and delivers creative content across various platforms. The station has been honored with numerous accolades, including Associated Press awards, Edward R. Murrow awards, SPJ awards, and Emmy Awards. The FOX40 Investigates team focuses on stories that impact viewers, aiming to reveal the truth and hold individuals accountable. The station also prioritizes local sports coverage, particularly highlighting young athletes with programs like the high school football show, Final Quarter. In addition, FOX40 collaborates with local and national organizations such as the Salvation Army, Shriners Hospitals for Children, and Autism Speaks. Through initiatives like blood drives and toy collections during the holidays, FOX40 demonstrates its commitment to uplifting and supporting families in the community. Viewers in the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto area can access local content on FOX40 and its website, fox40.com, while advertisers benefit from extensive reach and tailored marketing options. FOX40 is the go-to destination for popular shows including “The Masked Singer,” “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Master Chef,” and NFL Football. Fans of classic sitcoms can enjoy favorites like “Seinfeld” and “Two and a Half Men,” while those interested in celebrity news can catch updates from “The Wendy Williams Show,” Daily Mail, and TMZ.

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#95366

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#21483

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Del Alma Flowers Create a Better Environment for All

1 day ago | fox40.com

Noam Temkin, Co-Founder of Del Alma Flowers, shows a bouquet of South American Flowers grown at the conmpany gardens. The group partners with Tidey, a U.S. based organization to clean up plastic from ocean shores in North and South America. The Del Alma Group shows the amount of plastic picked up off the South American coastline in conjunction with Tidey, a U.S. based organization dedicated to cleaning up shores of North and South America. Tidey partners with groups to help them build busin ...
Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce

1 day ago | fox40.com | Matt O'Brien

Microsoft began laying off nearly 3% of its entire workforce Tuesday, its largest mass layoff in more than two years. The tech giant didn’t disclose the total amount of lost jobs but it will amount to about 6,000 people. That includes 1,985 workers in its home state of Washington, according to a notice it sent to the state workforce agency Tuesday. Microsoft employed 228,000 full-time workers as of last June, the last time it reported its annual headcount.
Cassie testifies against Diddy in federal sex crimes trial

1 day ago | fox40.com | Diana Falzone |Safia Samee Ali |Marty Hobe

Editor’s Note: This story contains discussions of rape or sexual assault that may be disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, you can find help and discreet resources on the National Sexual Assault Hotline website or by calling 1-800-656-4673.
Drunk driver causes fatal crash in Elk Grove, police say

4 days ago | fox40.com | Veronica Catlin

(FOX40.COM) — A fatal crash in Elk Grove on Saturday morning is suspected of being a drunk-driving incident, according to the Elk Grove Police Department. • Video Above: What to do if you witness a crashAround 5:32 a.m., the EGPD responded to Elk Grove Boulevard, between McKenna Drive and Backer Ranch Road for a vehicle collision. Police said a Lexus traveling eastbound on Elk Grove Boulevard left the roadway just west of Backer Ranch Road and struck a tree.
Multiple closures on I-80 in Northern California amid Mother's Day travel

4 days ago | fox40.com | Veronica Catlin

by: Veronica Catlin Posted: May 10, 2025 / 05:33 PM PDT Updated: May 10, 2025 / 05:33 PM PDT (FOX40.COM) — The California Department of Transportation advised travelers about expected road closures on Interstate 80 in Northern California on Mother’s Day.
Northern California police warn of dangerous TikTok Chromebook Challenge in schools

4 days ago | fox40.com | Veronica Catlin

(FOX40.COM) — A “dangerous” new trend on TikTok is spreading through Northern Schools, and police are warning parents to be on the lookout. • Video Above: Why are lawmakers concerned about TikTok? The trend, referred to as the “Chromebook Challenge,” is the latest activity promoted on TikTok, according to the Auburn Police Department.
Investigation underway after fatal Sacramento crash

4 days ago | fox40.com | Veronica Catlin

by: Veronica Catlin Posted: May 10, 2025 / 02:09 PM PDT Updated: May 10, 2025 / 02:13 PM PDT (FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Police Department is investigating a crash that left one person dead Saturday morning. • Video Above: What to do if you witness a crashAround 11:30 a.m., SPD responded to reports of a vehicle collision near Rio Linda Boulevard and North Avenue.
Police search for 2-year-old child in Northern California amid several 911 calls

4 days ago | fox40.com | Veronica Catlin

(FOX40.COM) — The Fairfield Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find or identify a 2-year-old child who witnesses said was last seen running through traffic Saturday morning. • Video Above: What should you do if some you love goes missing? Around 10:05 a.m., the Fairfield Police Department received multiple reports of a 2-year-old boy running in traffic at the intersection of Pennsylvania Avenue and Utah Street.
Sacramento police investigate after two people stabbed, one in critical condition

5 days ago | fox40.com | Veronica Catlin

by: Veronica Catlin Posted: May 9, 2025 / 09:56 PM PDT Updated: May 9, 2025 / 09:56 PM PDT (FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Police Department is investigating the circumstances behind a stabbing that sent two people to the hospital and left at least one of them in critical condition Friday night. • Video Above: What happens when you call 911?
Mia DiLeo Named First Female Recipient of Edgar Family Foundation Scholarship

5 days ago | fox40.com

Mia DiLeo signs her National Letter of Intent to play Division I soccer at UC Riverside after being named the first female recipient of the Edgar Family Foundation Scholarship. Mia DiLeo becomes the first female recipient of the Edgar Family Foundation Scholarship after signing to play Division I soccer at UC Riverside. “Mia is a trailblazer whose work ethic and leadership made her the clear choice for our first female scholarship,” said Bill Edgar, President of the Edgar Family ...