Morning clouds and a slight shower chance give way to highs near 75°F today, then a fast warm‑up sends highs into the 90s by early next week.

A Modesto paraprofessional was arrested at Alice N. Stroud Elementary on allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. Detectives say the first incident may date back about four years.

Elk Grove police say the former treasurer and president of the Elk Grove Jr. Thundering Herd diverted more than $100,000 from the league. The arrest follows a two‑year probe that used more than 20 search warrants.

Yolo County supervisors chose an expedited public process to pick Jeff Reisig’s successor, directing staff to screen applicants with public interviews planned for late June.

A coalition urged California’s attorney general to probe whether OpenAI executives’ investments in Cerebras created undisclosed conflicts after a big compute deal.

Developer-backed PACs poured more than $200,000 into the last Folsom council race. A charter committee proposes lifting the $150 cap to $750 to help residents compete.

A 15-month-old was rushed to UC Davis after being run over in a Sacramento apartment complex parking lot; deputies began CPR and authorities are investigating.

A Modesto paraprofessional has been arrested and booked on six felony counts alleging sexual misconduct with a minor. Investigators are working to determine whether there are additional victims.

A Yuba City K9 recovered a loaded 9mm after a short bicycle chase; a 33-year-old was booked on weapons and theft charges.

A wildfire called the Scott Fire was reported in Sacramento County on May 21. Federal trackers list it as burning on private land with cause undetermined.

A Thunder Valley guest turned a 10‑cent Dancing Drums spin into a $381,009 progressive jackpot this past Saturday, adding to a run of six‑figure payouts at the Lincoln resort.

The Sacramento County Fair opens today at Cal Expo for a five‑day Memorial Day run, with rides, animal exhibits, arena shows and family programming. Expect crowds and classic fair food.

A 69‑year‑old Yuba City woman, identified as Balwinder Kaur, died after an SUV struck her on North Colusa Frontage Road; police say speed and impairment aren't suspected.