A Thunder Valley guest turned a $5 spin into a $166,196 Lightning Link Tiki Fire jackpot, the casino said.

About 19 railcars left the tracks at the Cantara Loop on Sunday night; officials say no injuries or hazardous-material releases. Heavy gear is on site and Amtrak service was disrupted.

Eric Abril pleaded guilty to murder, kidnapping and attempted murder in the 2023 Mahany Park shootout; prosecutors say he faces life without parole.

Two unvaccinated Sacramento County children have tested positive for measles; one case is linked to a South Carolina outbreak and contact tracing is underway.

Trader Joe's will open at Riverbank's Crossroads West at Oakdale and Claribel roads, city officials said. The store will sit beside Hobby Lobby; no opening date yet.

Placer County confirmed three measles cases in one family tied to a relative who traveled to South Carolina; officials say the public risk is low and patients are recovering.

After a May 2024 kitchen fire, Pancake Palace reopened on Watt Avenue this week, with the owner saying he felt 'blessed' by neighborhood support.

Freshmex-Express plans to reopen its Prospector's Plaza location in 2026 after an August 2024 fire, returning fan favorites and adding healthier options. The team has kept serving via a food truck and catering while the dining room is rebuilt.

A four-vehicle crash and rollover on Highway 89 near Palisades Tahoe left one person dead and closed the highway for hours, officials say.

A Sacramento jury convicted two people in a 2021 attack after prosecutors say they doused a man with a flammable liquid and set him on fire; sentencing is April 10.

Sheriffs detectives say they dismantled a multi-location illegal gambling network in Sacramento County, seizing guns, machines and bulk cash after a months-long probe.

Police say officers stopped a vehicle‑repair con that targeted an elderly couple; about $23,000 in cash was seized and two people were arrested.

Sac State has opened an RFP for nearby affiliated housing as it rolls out a two‑year live‑on rule for freshmen amid record enrollment and waitlists.