California State Parks warns of elevated E. coli at Willow Creek, Nimbus Flats and Black Miners Bar at Folsom Lake. Agencies say more testing will run through the summer.

A Citrus Heights family's nursery was destroyed when a firework was thrown into their home; police arrested juveniles and neighbors have launched a fundraiser to help replace lost items.

Sacramento County has recorded its first human West Nile infection this year; officials say the patient is recovering and urge repellents, backyard cleanups and reporting dead birds.

Yard House opened at The Village in Elk Grove on Tuesday, testing a new outdoor beer‑garden layout with picnic seating and a full outdoor bar. The move adds another full‑service option to the new shopping center.

House committee markup would authorize $155M for water, wastewater and habitat projects across nine Sacramento River Basin counties; the measure now heads to the full House.

A new Sacramento budget bill would equalize California's managed‑care tax, shifting more cost onto private insurers and possibly into consumers' premiums.

Federal prosecutors say five former Bullard High classmates were indicted in a scheme that allegedly moved firearms from Texas to Fresno for resale.

A June grand jury follow‑up says Sacramento improved family placements and welcome homes — but warns that data gaps, phone access and licensing shortfalls still endanger teens. The county has 90 days to respond.

A car crashed into Yue Huang in Natomas on Monday; the storefront was boarded and police reported only minor injuries as investigators examined the scene.

Former Stockton mayor Anthony Silva is expected to plead guilty in Sacramento federal court after reaching a plea deal over alleged falsified COVID-era PPP loans.

Sacramento‑area closings inched up in May even as California’s median single‑family price hit $930,260; economists warn mortgage‑rate volatility and geopolitical shocks could slow gains.

Two men were found fatally shot on Sills Road near Arbuckle Friday; investigators say there is no known ongoing threat and are asking witnesses to call the sheriff.

Visit California has named tourism veteran Julie Coker as its next president and CEO; Caroline Beteta will retire in September 2026 after nearly 30 years leading the agency. Coker starts in October and will oversee statewide marketing programs.