California has reported its first two West Nile virus deaths of 2026, both in Central Valley counties. Officials are urging residents to take mosquito precautions as virus activity rises statewide.

A fast-moving vegetation fire near New Hogan Lake scorched about 100 acres Monday evening. Crews faced dangerous uphill spread through dry grass and brush.

A new buffered bike path and trail are taking shape near West Park High School, with construction expected to continue through September.

Stockton police are renewing a $10,000 reward for information in the 2015 killing of Donnell Veasey.

Monica Lewinsky, Liz Cheney and James Mattis headline Sacramento’s 2026-27 Speakers Series, with season tickets now available.

Chico’s first Chick-fil-A has an opening date, a dual-lane drive-through and a local operator with deep community ties. The Forest Avenue restaurant is also promising jobs and scholarship opportunities.

A 23-year-old Stockton Navy veteran has been missing for nearly two weeks as family, friends and volunteers search local neighborhoods.

A new lawsuit accuses Folsom Cordova Unified staff of ignoring warnings before alleged abuse by longtime teacher Steven Kester.

UC Davis' transportation research center is still operating, but a $12 million federal grant cut has reshaped projects, staffing and student funding.

Tahoe City’s longtime Boatworks Mall is headed to foreclosure auction over a $14.4 million default, putting its proposed hotel-and-condo redevelopment in limbo.

Folsom’s 293-unit Talavera Apartments sold for $102.5 million in the Sacramento region’s biggest reported multifamily purchase of 2026 so far.

A traveler reportedly lost $10,000 on a fake South Lake Tahoe cabin listing. City permit records and safer payment methods can help renters avoid the trap.

State estimates put Mountain House at about 30,687 residents after a 5.6% jump; city leaders have launched a General Plan update and housing survey as services feel the strain.