A juvenile driver was found shot and died after crashing into a tree on Hickock Court, Stockton police say.

E. & J. Gallo suspended crush operations at its Turner Road West plant in Lodi and laid off 20 workers as it shifts capacity across California. The company says impacted employees will get transition support.

A 38-year-old was arrested after deputies say a stolen 2017 Toyota Corolla led them from Oroville onto Highway 70 to Marysville, where the car crashed and the driver was captured.

Construction crews struck a gas line in Jackson, prompting mandatory evacuations near Highway 88 and downtown streets; the sheriff's lobby was closed and a return timeline is unknown.

A structure fire near North Merrill and West Walnut forced evacuations in Willows Thursday and shut two streets while crews worked to contain the blaze.

A 41-year-old Woodland resident was arrested after at least four grass fires ignited in northeast Woodland during a Red Flag Warning; firefighters contained the blazes and no injuries were reported.

A UC Berkeley‑led analysis of the 2021 Caldor Fire finds burn severity, elevation and slope aspect reshaped snow accumulation and melt, with implications for California reservoirs.

Placer County confirmed a West Nile–positive mourning dove in west Roseville and the mosquito control district has stepped up trapping and surveillance. Officials urged residents to report dead birds and take bite‑prevention steps.

Republic FC will host a free two-day World Cup block party June 24–25 and launched a Sac Soccer Guide listing 30+ watch-party venues across Sacramento.

A "coming soon" sign for Heights of Brazil has been posted at Greenback Square in Citrus Heights, hinting at a Brazilian restaurant taking over the former Wasabi House space.

A 21-year-old man was killed inside the lobby of the Motel 6 on Elsie Avenue in south Sacramento; deputies say a suspect fled and a search is underway.

A warehouse in La Riviera caught fire Monday evening; crews battled flames and kept the blaze from spreading while investigators opened an inquiry.

Triple‑digit heat is expected mid‑week in Sacramento with a Fire Weather Watch in effect. Gusty winds and low humidity raise fire concerns.