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Davis and West Sacramento crews used high-angle rope rescue to pull a person back onto the eastbound I‑80 Yolo Causeway. The individual was treated on scene and taken to a hospital.
A Father's Day blaze on Auburn Boulevard damaged a building of townhomes in Citrus Heights and displaced more than a dozen residents; investigators are probing the cause.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A major outage left tens of thousands across Placer County without power, darkening intersections and prompting emergency calls.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
High Sierra's 34th festival moves to Grass Valley July 2 6 with Steel Pulse headlining and a multi-genre bill. Expect expanded camping, RV access and family programming.
Food & Drinks in ...
Bud’s Buffet quietly reopened on 10th Street as a halal Tex‑Mex spot, swapping pastrami plates for build‑your‑own burritos and tacos ahead of a July 1 grand opening.
Weather & Environment in ...
Sunny skies for Juneteenth with highs near 81°F; gusts up to 20 mph and isolated mountain storms possible.
Sunny and breezy today with highs near 85°F; Juneteenth looks milder before another warm-up next week.
Sunny and hot today in Sacramento with highs near 90°F and gusty south winds. Call 2‑1‑1 for cooling centers and plan outdoor activity outside the afternoon peak.
A 28-year-old Sacramento man was arrested after Cal Fire investigators found him near the origin of a vegetation fire near Wengler Hill Road in Shingletown; the probe is ongoing.
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.
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