Three men were seriously injured after being struck while putting on tire chains on Hwy 50 near Johnson Pass amid heavy Sierra snow.

CHSRA CEO Ian Choudri was arrested in Folsom on suspicion of domestic battery a day after appearing with Gov. Gavin Newsom at a Kern County railhead opening.

A Chico man allegedly fired at a deputy during a traffic stop and chase in Magalia, then was arrested in Chico and booked on attempted murder charges.

A suspected DUI crash early Saturday damaged the decades-old water wheel outside Naturwood Home Furnishings in Rancho Cordova; the 23-year-old driver was hospitalized.

Sources say the MAC could soon vote to add Sacramento State as a football‑only FBS member. The move could bring $15M+ to MAC schools and reshape the Hornets' 2026 season.

Crystal Basin Cellars has filed with state regulators to open a Placerville tasting room at 2850 Cold Springs Road; the application is pending.

FEMA's revised maps tied to the Smith Canal gate remove mandatory federal flood insurance for roughly 8,000 Stockton properties, potentially cutting yearly premiums for many homeowners.

City and county officials are opening walk‑in weather respite centers as a multi‑day storm with gusty winds approaches, offering daytime and overnight shelter for people in need.

Davis residents have reported an uptick in foul odors tied to composting at the Yolo County Central Landfill. The air district and county are investigating and asking residents to file complaints.

Sit Lo Saigon has signed a lease for the former Bruchi's at 565 Howe Ave in Arden‑Arcade, bringing the pho-focused fast-casual from the Saigon Alley team to the neighborhood.

State data show unhoused patients made about 34,000 ER visits in 2024; hospitals and street teams say more beds and funding are needed to curb repeat visits.

Tropeiro’s Grill retooled the downtown churrascaria with pay‑by‑weight lunches, cheaper dinner tiers and a viral social post that has filled the room.

A quick‑build package would reconfigure a short stretch of Marysville Boulevard with a road diet, wider bike lanes and added crosswalks as city and federal funds begin to materialize.