A Yolo County judge has ruled a Fair Oaks man will face murder and other charges after two 17‑year‑olds were killed while biking on Jefferson Boulevard. Families and city leaders are calling for safety fixes.

The former Harveys finishes a $200M overhaul and reopens as Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe with new rooms, expanded meeting space and a music-focused roster.

Licked, the Oak Park scoop shop across from Strapping, will close on July 31 after two years; the owner cites low walk-up traffic and local competition.

A car struck a sound wall at Secret Ravine Parkway and Alexandra Drive Friday evening; one passenger was killed and two others hospitalized.

An Idaho visitor to Oroville required 54 vials of antivenom and an airlift to Stanford after a double rattlesnake bite. Officials warn this season is unusually active.

Gusty winds and 7–15% humidity raise fire danger across the Sierra front Friday. Officials warn against target shooting, parking on dry grass and dragging chains.

Caltrans closed two westbound US‑50 off‑ramps overnight in Sacramento as the $511.1M Fix50 project enters its final phase; officials target July 2026 for completion.

Waymo confirmed autonomous testing has started in Sacramento with an autonomous specialist aboard; the company says there is no public launch date yet.

A birthday visit to Sky River Casino turned into a $400,000 payday when an Elk Grove player hit the Triple Diamond progressive on a $5 blackjack side bet.

A Rio Oso landlord was arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at two tenants in East Nicolaus; deputies recovered a shotgun and a .22-caliber rifle and booked him on multiple charges.

A county grand jury says SacRT failed to warn paratransit riders about an app switch and safety changes; the agency disputes the findings and says fixes are underway.

Cool morning Tuesday gives way to a midweek warm‑up with highs near 95°F by Thursday. Check local respite sites and call 2‑1‑1 for cooling center hours.

Fire crews answered 263 incidents across the Sacramento region on July 4, most tied to illegal fireworks; officials say no major structural fires were reported. Drone footage will guide upcoming citations.