Connor Lopez’s family says a misdemeanor diversion could erase the driver’s charge in the Elk Grove crash that killed him, and they’re pressing lawmakers for change.

Steve Ayers settled with operators of the downtown Claim Jumper for $925,000 over unpaid rent tied to the restaurant’s pandemic closure.

State and local leaders will gather in Sacramento after a Natomas DACA recipient was detained at a USCIS appointment and deported; they will demand records and an investigation.

Air Systems paid $8M for the former VSP lab at 151 Blue Ravine Road, doubling its space to roughly 80,000 sq ft as it relocates its HQ to Folsom.

California has dozens of state job openings in Sacramento County with top pay near $18,200/month; many application windows close in late February and March.

Steady rain moves into Sacramento Tuesday, making the commute wet. Valley totals near 0.5–0.75 inch are possible; expect slower travel until Wednesday morning.

A Citrus Heights police drone used thermal imaging to locate a fleeing driver after a dangerous chase through neighborhoods, the department says. The suspect was arrested and booked.

Clear Monday gives way to rain late Monday night; the wettest window hits Tuesday with valley totals mostly under an inch and gusty southerly winds possible.

A reported active shooter at Sierra‑at‑Tahoe prompted a multi‑agency sweep; officers cleared the resort and found the claim unfounded.

CMA‑backed AB 2346 would set a 15 mph limit for kids, require built‑in lights and force clearer e‑bike labels after doctors warned of rising teen injuries.

Toll Brothers and LGI Homes announced new communities in Rancho Murieta — a luxury Robles Collection and Terrata's Murieta Hills — adding fresh new-construction choices.

Federal investigators moved in on California's unemployment agency after new warnings about pandemic-era fraud and hundreds of millions still at risk.

A wet, gusty storm moves through Sacramento Wednesday–Thursday. Expect slick roads, 35–45 mph gusts and mountain travel headaches.