CAL FIRE's Amador‑El Dorado Unit has paused residential pile burning in El Dorado County and nearby SRAs. Residents should stop backyard burns and check local burn‑day lines.

A private jet diverted to Mather Airport after a landing‑gear warning light; both aboard were uninjured and crews inspected the aircraft.

Echo 1 completed three rescues in 24 hours, airlifting seven people from river and mountain incidents across El Dorado County.

A projection‑mapped, multi‑course dinner arrives at the Hyatt Centric’s 7th Street Standard next Thursday, pairing a tiny animated chef with real plated meals.

City officials say parking receipts have rebounded enough to cover Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center bond payment this year, sparing the general fund for now.

Five people were arrested after a May 11 Sacramento pursuit; officers recovered more than 100 grams of suspected fentanyl, multiple firearms and cash.

New analyses link GLP‑1 drugs like Ozempic to rare cases of gastroparesis, but experts say most users tolerate them. Persistent nausea or vomiting should prompt a medical check.

A David Lubin kindergarten teacher has sued SCUSD, alleging her class was segregated, she was denied accommodations and then terminated.

A motorcyclist died in an early-morning crash on Elverta Road in Sacramento; investigators are on scene and the coroner has not released the rider’s name.

A convicted Oroville religious leader is due in court today as victims prepare statements and prosecutors seek a possible life term.

Chef Joe Pruner previewed Bocce with a neighborhood pop-up that drew long lines. The small East Sacramento spot aims to serve pasta, pizza and sandwiches and open in the weeks ahead.

State parole agents led a multi‑agency sweep in Sacramento this week that produced 13 arrests, weapons seizures and two at‑large apprehensions, officials say.

Inspectors cited eight area eateries last week — findings ranged from a cook‑line employee flossing to a barbecue temporarily closed after 225 rodent droppings. Several spots were later cleared at reinspection.