A short-lived severe thunderstorm warning swept parts of northern Siskiyou County Wednesday evening; the NWS warned of 60-mph gusts and possible hail.

Sacramento Police warned that non‑emergency phone lines are experiencing intermittent outages and advised residents to call 911 for urgent matters while technicians work.

A Memorial Day spin at Thunder Valley in Lincoln turned a $10 wager into a $139,422 progressive jackpot on a Dragon Link 10-cent slot.

A driver died Monday after a Honda veered into oncoming traffic on Ridge Road near Sandar Road in Pine Grove; CHP says investigators are probing the cause.

Ballot selfies are legal in California, but poll workers can ask you to stop if photos invade privacy or disrupt voting. Know the limits before you post.

Clear morning gives way to a warm, breezy Sunday with highs near 84°F. Gusts and low humidity raise elevated fire‑weather concerns into Memorial Day.

Sunny Saturday with highs near 84°F and a Delta breeze. Elevated fire concerns persist through the Memorial Day weekend.

A May audit finds slow turnout times, dozens of lapsed credentials and heavy low‑acuity call volumes; it urges rideshare and alternative responses while Sacramento Fire says it agrees.

Oakmont Properties bought 16 Powerhouse in Midtown Sacramento for $34.5M, a sale CBRE says set the market’s highest price‑per‑unit in four years.

UC Davis Health has topped out its $406M Central Utility Plant expansion, a major step toward more reliable power, emergency backup and lower emissions on the Sacramento campus.

An argument at Freedom Park Drive and 34th Street left one person shot in the leg; deputies say the shooter fled and the victim was hospitalized in stable condition.

A mosquito sample south of Tahoe Park tested positive for West Nile, prompting the Sacramento‑Yolo district to ramp up trapping and urge precautions.

State health officials say tests found elevated thallium in Brad’s kale and salad snacks; consumers are being told to discard or return affected packages.