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The Red Hot Chilli Pepper at East Bidwell is marked for sale and online listings send mixed signals about whether it’s still open.
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Dense morning fog will cut visibility across Sacramento; sun returns by midmorning with highs near 67°F.
Dense fog is reducing visibility across the Sacramento Valley this morning; a Dense Fog Advisory runs until 12 p.m. Monday, Feb 2, 2026. Skies should clear to sunshine and highs near 65°F.
Politics & Govt in ...
Trustees approved layoffs and extra furloughs as SCUSD races to close a multi‑million‑dollar gap and avoid a possible state takeover. The district says the cuts are aimed at protecting classrooms while fixing its books.
Dense fog will limit visibility across the Sacramento Valley through noon Sunday. Expect slow morning commutes and pockets of patchy fog returning overnight.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An overturned garbage truck spilled gasoline at Blue Oaks and Diamond Creek in Roseville, forcing the closure of the intersection and a hazmat response. Officials say closures may be prolonged.
The state RIPA board’s new report analyzes 5.1 million stops and finds persistent racial and housing disparities. It ties profiling to public‑safety harms and offers nine recommendations.
Retail & Industry in ...
Nevada County declared 2026 "The Year of the Small Business" to highlight their importance. The county plans to introduce a voluntary business license program to aid growth and resource access.
The Sacramento County DA filed a criminal complaint accusing former CapRadio executive Jun Reina of embezzlement, forgery and grand theft amid earlier audits and a civil suit.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Caltrans plans to begin a $124.9M overhaul of State Route 49 near Grass Valley, adding truck lanes, shoulders and intersection upgrades. Construction is slated to start in January 2026.
Bella Bru Café's El Dorado Hills outpost will close after service Saturday; owners blamed the ‘headwinds’ facing small businesses in California.
A Sacramento teen was arrested after allegedly threatening a peer on a video call; deputies seized an unregistered AR‑15.
Dense fog is expected in Sacramento, mainly before 8 a.m., leading to reduced visibility and slower traffic, followed by clearing skies and a high of 58 degrees.
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