Clear morning with a slight chance of spotty showers late morning. Cooler early week, then heat could spike near 98°F by Thursday.

Sunny and hot on Saturday, July 4: highs near 92°F with pockets of triple‑digit heat possible north of the city.

Sewage backing up in the dishwashing area led inspectors to issue a red placard at the Jack in the Box on Madison Avenue; seven violations were recorded. The location is closed pending reinspection.

Clear morning gives way to a fast warm-up; highs in the low 90s today and near 92°F on July 4. Call 2-1-1 for cooling center locations.

A 61-year-old Lincoln man died after his car crossed the centerline and struck a Tesla head-on on Nicolaus Road. CHP says investigators will download Tesla data as part of the probe.

Newsom signed a budget that adds roughly $40 million to speed California's vote counting, but advocates say the amount is only a partial fix compared with the roughly $90 million they had requested.

The 2026‑27 state budget includes $20 million to restart the CalFresh fruit‑and‑vegetable EBT pilot after a pause that left families without extra produce rebates. Advocates say it’s a start, not a long‑term fix.

Pennisi’s Deli, a downtown Sacramento fixture since 1952, has closed after 74 years. Longtime owner Bill Maragoulas stepped away and the storefront was cleared out.

A Lincoln man was sentenced to one year and ordered to repay nearly $1.5M after prosecutors say he spent COVID‑relief loans on luxury cars and a 10‑acre property down payment.

A pedestrian died after a parked car was struck on Ramona Avenue. Police say the driver fled and the vehicle was later found abandoned; tips are requested.

Longtime Midtown investor Thomas Roth has bought the two‑story office at 2431 Capitol Ave. The 3,400‑sf corner building had been marketed earlier this year.

Lincoln's City Council placed a one‑cent sales tax on the Nov. 3 ballot that city officials say would raise about $6 million a year for public safety and street maintenance.

Sunny and warm with highs near 90°F and gusty Delta winds today. Small chance of isolated foothill storms Monday evening.