Yolo County officials manage the aftermath of the Oakdale fire near Esparto, including an explosion at a pyrotechnics site, with seven people initially unaccounted for. Recovery and support services are available for the community.

The National Weather Service forecasts a sunny 4th of July in Sacramento with a high of 84 degrees and clear skies. The pleasant weather is expected to continue with temperatures reaching 102 degrees later in the week.

Yolo County officials are responding to a pyrotechnics facility explosion in Esparto with rescue operations and an investigation, as seven individuals are unaccounted for.

Folsom City Council adopted a $266 million budget for 2025-26, with a $3 million deficit to be covered by reserves. Essential services are prioritized, with no new programs funded.

A man pleaded guilty to attempting to coerce a minor, after being caught in a sting operation involving an undercover officer posing as a child's parent. He faces sentencing in October 2025.

Ceres Police seized 500 pounds of illegal fireworks, arrested Jaspreet Singh Chohan, and cited Jasvir Chohan. The department reminded the public to use only 'Safe and Sane' fireworks for July 4.

The I Street Bridge project received $25 million from the California Transportation Commission, advancing the construction of a new multi-modal bridge connecting West Sacramento and Sacramento, replacing the inadequate 1911 bridge.

A man, David Hitchman, was arrested in Placer County for scamming residents with a fraudulent landscaping business, tracked via his GPS ankle monitor.

Elk Grove Police seized illegal fireworks and a handgun from a vehicle, underscoring their commitment to cracking down on these hazards before the Fourth of July. They warned of strict enforcement and heavy fines for violators.

Roadwork begins in Lincoln Village and Stone Creek, introducing traffic calming measures like new medians and a roundabout, with expected completion in Summer 2025.

Sacramento entrepreneurs polished their pitches for the EveryDay Creative Pitch Night after a 12-week accelerator program, aiming to impress peers and investors.

A car thief's attempt to buy a $32,000 vehicle with a fake ID at a Roseville dealership was thwarted by alert staff. Police arrested three suspects and found stolen items and drugs in their car. They were charged and taken to South Placer Jail.

The CHP Stockton Area will hold a DUI checkpoint on June 28, 2025, in San Joaquin County, aiming to deter impaired driving and increase safety awareness.