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Sunny, dry weekend with highs in the low‑to‑mid 80s and breezy pockets near the Sierra. Rain and mountain snow chances return mid‑to‑late next week.
Sunny and breezy Thursday in Sacramento; gusts possible and highs into the upper 70s. The weekend heats into the 80s and rain is likely March 30–31.
Community & Society in ...
Prominent alumni and parents offered money and a study to pause Jesuit High’s co‑divisional plan, but school leaders say the transition stays on track for fall 2027.
Politics & Govt in ...
Big‑city mayors urged lawmakers in Sacramento to protect HHAP funding, warning cuts would put 41,000 Californians at risk of returning to homelessness.
Real Estate & Development in ...
CADA’s board workshop sketched a potential docket that includes a condo conversion and new R Street housing, with nominations due April 24 ahead of a May 7 event.
A Sacramento committee advanced AB 1566 after a heated hearing over whether aligning law with county practice will cut needless investigations or leave children at risk.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Deputies responded Tuesday to a possible shooting at Sunshine Mobile Village in Orangevale; authorities have released few details.
Clear mornings give way to highs near 87°F Tuesday in Sacramento, with a Minor HeatRisk and gusty northerly winds midweek. Call 2-1-1 for cooling centers.
Folsom’s council will debate a proposal to raise council pay to about $22,800 and lift the city manager’s base to roughly $332,072 at a March 24 meeting. The change hinges on a new state law that reset council pay caps.
Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez introduced AB 1620 to allow a state deduction for homeowners' insurance premiums beginning in 2026. Supporters say it targets seniors and working families facing rising rates.
Food & Drinks in ...
Dapper Doughnut plans a roughly 1,300-square-foot storefront and a food trailer at Elk Grove Commons as part of a Northern California expansion.
Sports in ...
Golden 1 Center will host the women's Sweet 16 and Elite Eight March 27–30; session tickets start around $33 and some multi‑day packages are only on resale.
Unseasonably warm weather is melting Sierra snow fast, and Placer County says rivers can surge in seconds. Officials warn to avoid riverbanks and follow county alerts.
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