As Sacramento holds its May tax‑default auction, the 2025 Oak Park house explosion that killed a homeowner is prompting fresh scrutiny of occupied properties sold "as is."

California’s Black Legislative Caucus unveiled a state Voting Rights Act after the Supreme Court’s Callais decision, pitching a state-level fix to preserve representation for communities of color.

A 1874 bronze bell was taken from St. Anne’s Catholic Church in downtown Lodi overnight, leaving parishioners stunned and the parish seeking tips.

A school bus carrying about 40 students collided with a Jeep near Jackson Road and Sunrise Boulevard Friday morning; no students were injured and one driver had minor injuries.

A jury found Roderick Earl Sowells guilty of second‑degree murder in the 2023 Folsom Boulevard light‑rail stabbing that left a man with 18 stab wounds. Sentencing is scheduled for July 17.

No one hit the Powerball jackpot Wednesday, pushing the pot to about $86 million while a Roseville ticket that matched five white balls is worth roughly $470,739.

A Sacramento Public Library pilot with a harm‑reduction van offering syringe exchange has neighbors worried about child safety while officials point to overdose‑prevention data.

Aaron Rodgers' NorCal fund awarded $15,000 to help Paradise High travel to Lahaina for a Sept. 5 Unity Bowl against Lahainaluna, a matchup born from wildfire recovery.

A worker was hurt in a sulfuric acid leak at an industrial site on Unsworth Avenue; hazmat crews are on scene and evacuations are being evaluated.

A newly built 7‑Eleven at 3720 Avenue 17 in Madera sold for $12.18 million, a sum brokers say sets a new state benchmark for a single‑tenant 7‑Eleven. The mix of fueling lanes, EV chargers and a long corporate lease made the site unusually valuable.

Clear and warm Tuesday with highs near 88°F; cooler Wednesday, but heat returns late week. Weekend gusts could raise fire-weather concerns.

Xavier Becerra returns to Sacramento State tonight for a hometown town hall as the June 2 primary approaches. Expect questions on housing and healthcare.

Aviators, the tarmac‑side diner at Sacramento Executive Airport, may be closed for up to two years after inspections found foundation damage, asbestos and mold.