A traffic stop in Placer County led to the discovery of an active pipe bomb and an arrest. The county's explosive ordnance disposal team recovered the device.

An early-morning crash on Watt Avenue near Arden Way left a person dead; the driver stayed and is cooperating. Authorities are investigating.

Nugget Market will open April 15 at Whitney Ranch, anchoring a new retail center and bringing local jobs to northwest Rocklin. The store’s grand opening is scheduled for 7 a.m.

A Sacramento jury found Anthony Eugene Deollas guilty of attempted murder and weapons charges in a 2021 home shooting that left a woman seriously injured.

A shooting on westbound I‑80 near the I‑80/US‑50 split sent police to the area Monday afternoon. Authorities say the suspect's car was stopped on Jefferson Boulevard as CHP investigates.

Sen. Sabrina Cervantes filed a civil-rights suit against the city of Sacramento, alleging officers fabricated evidence after a May crash that led to a DUI citation prosecutors later dropped.

Sunny weekend pushes highs into the 80s; a cooler, unsettled change may bring showers mid‑week.

A tiny East Sacramento pasty counter will close April 24, 2026. Owners said they can no longer sustain the business.

A masked man allegedly jumped from behind a utility box and attacked a girl riding her bike near a Natomas home. Sacramento police are investigating the report.

Sunny and warmer through the weekend with gusty north winds Friday. Expect highs in the low‑80s and blustery afternoons Friday, April 3, 2026.

Stockton’s council approved a $3.15M Flock Safety expansion to add drones and extend the contract through 2031, despite residents’ privacy concerns. City leaders say the tools aid investigations.

A head-on crash on Marysville Road south of Bald Mountain Road killed one driver and injured another Thursday; CHP says alcohol may have been a factor.

Cool, clear Thursday morning gives way to sun and a high near 64°F. Sierra slopes remain under a Winter Weather Advisory through 8 AM.