A vegetation fire near Atwood and Mt. Vernon in North Auburn triggered mandatory evacuations and a temporary shelter; officials urged residents to avoid the area.

Five men were stabbed in Old Sacramento early Saturday near Front and K streets; police detained three people of interest and say the victims are stable.

The State Water Board approved up to $25 million in zero-interest financing to help Quartz Valley Tribe buy roughly 39,686 acres in the Scott River headwaters for watershed protection.

ICE asked that a former Mather daycare worker accused of sexually assaulting a child remain in custody as criminal and state licensing probes continue.

Sunny and dry with highs near 94°F today; warming into the upper 90s by late next week. Watch for gusty afternoons and check cooling-center options.

A staff-led zoning update would rebrand Old Town as Historic Main Street and curb many new salons and auto shops along Elk Grove Boulevard.

Sunny and hot today in Sacramento with a high near 93°F. Expect mid-90s through the weekend.

A home battery-storage fire near Baseline Road led to a shelter-in-place for about 18 West Roseville homes while hazmat teams respond.

Clear morning with highs into the upper 80s; scattered Sierra storms possible through Wednesday. Expect gusty SW winds and limited overnight relief.

A Flood Watch covers Lake Tahoe and Truckee Tuesday as slow‑moving storms may bring heavy, localized rain and flash flooding. Officials urge monitoring alerts and avoiding flooded roads.

A Stockton campaign consultant was stabbed while waiting at a South Commerce Street bus stop on July 16; police arrested a suspect and Vice Mayor Jason Lee urged safety over politics.

An early-morning blaze at a Modesto auto wrecking yard destroyed about 100 vehicles while firefighters protected nearby homes. No injuries were reported and investigators are probing the cause.

The CTC approved nearly $2.5 billion for 150+ projects statewide, funding bridges, mobility hubs and safety upgrades from Shasta to Los Angeles.