Aftershock is inviting unsigned acts to submit a song for a chance to play its Oct. 1–4, 2026 festival in Sacramento via DWPresents' Twitch competitions.

A cyclist was struck and killed Thursday night on Industrial Boulevard near Harbor Boulevard. Police say the driver cooperated and investigators are asking witnesses to come forward.

Black lawmakers and hospital leaders are pushing for a $500M emergency fund to stabilize 17 public hospitals facing billions in federal and state cuts. Advocates say the money would stave off unit closures and layoffs.

Federal prosecutors say an Avenal inmate used a CDCR tablet to groom a 12‑year‑old, prompting a House Oversight records request and renewed scrutiny of the tablet program.

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.