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Patchy valley fog may cut morning visibility, but sunshine will return with highs near 66°F. Late-week gusty winds are possible—secure loose items.
Partly sunny Sunday with a high near 67°F. Scattered thunderstorms possible Sunday evening into Monday, with hail and heavy rain in stronger cells.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A pedestrian was killed Thursday night after being struck near Stockton Boulevard and Massie Court in south Sacramento; CHP is investigating.
Carlos Galvez-Ramirez, extradited from Mexico after fleeing in 2017, posted $100,000 and was released this week despite prosecutors' objections.
Lincoln and Rocklin police detained a person near a field behind Twelve Bridges High after reports of someone possibly carrying a rifle case, prompting a short lockdown.
A Stockton jury convicted David Sump for dumping hundreds of gallons of oil into Smith Canal last September; he faces sentencing March 3. Prosecutors say neighbor video and a multiagency cleanup helped seal the case.
West Sacramento police and school officials are investigating threats at River City High after Feb. 19 reports and handwritten notes. Students named in reports are off campus while review continues.
A Magalia mother has pleaded no contest to five counts of child endangerment after prosecutors say she let her 11-year-old daughter drive a Jeep into a home. Sentencing is set for March 25.
Community & Society in ...
A planned 40-unit tiny-home village for seniors in North Natomas may be paused after legal questions by a councilmember and neighborhood protests.
Parks & Nature in ...
Tehama County is weighing a USDA trapper and a county "wolf liaison" after two wolf packs were confirmed; county leaders say no livestock have been lost so far.
A man was arrested after fleeing an Elk Grove DUI checkpoint; officers later found a loaded firearm hidden under the driver’s seat and booked him on weapons charges.
Coroner records show three unhoused men died of hypothermia this winter; advocates say warming‑center rules and full shelters left people exposed.
Food & Drinks in ...
Urban Roots pairs award‑winning house beers with slow‑smoked barbecue, earning both local devotion and national nods. It’s a roomy, dog‑friendly pick in Southside Park.
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