CAL FIRE announced $70 million in grants aimed at fuels reduction, prevention education and planning across California. The funding targets public outreach and on‑the‑ground hazard reduction.

New data show California’s per‑student K‑12 funding rose to $19,894 in 2022–23 and the state climbed from the national bottom to roughly 13th — but much of the gain came from one‑time COVID dollars.

After eight years at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, Hall of Flowers is shifting its NorCal trade show to Sacramento for Nov. 4–5, 2026. Organizers say better access for buyers and brands motivated the move.

A Vietnamese street-food concept called Saigon Street Food is planned for Mack Road in South Sacramento, backed by an owner with local SF Supermarket ties.

A person walking on Hatch Road in Modesto was fatally struck by multiple vehicles late Sunday, police say.

Clear, cool morning in Sacramento with highs near 73°F. Slight rain chances return late Sunday into Monday; a warmup follows midweek.

Clear Saturday morning warms to mid-70s; showers possible late Sunday night into Monday, mainly in the foothills. Plan accordingly for Monday morning commutes.

Sunny and warm Friday in Sacramento with highs near 84°F. A late‑Sunday system brings showers, mountain snow and a chance of thunderstorms.

Sutter filed a nearly $12M permit to outfit its SixSixty building as an Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine center, a concrete step toward a late‑2027 opening. The filing follows the system’s full‑building lease and city action to track the remodel project.

Six people — including two 17‑year‑olds — are accused after an 18‑year‑old Sac State student was killed in the back of an Uber, Sheriff Jim Cooper said in a Facebook reel. State youth‑parole and transfer rules could factor as the case moves forward.

A 57‑year‑old El Dorado Hills man pleaded no‑contest to unlawful sexual intercourse with a 15‑year‑old he met online and was sentenced to six months of house arrest.

FreshRealm told state officials it will close its Tracy production site as it pursues Chapter 11, putting more than 200 local jobs at risk and prompting WARN scrutiny.

A Valley Vision poll finds 17% of local parents have left work because childcare is unaffordable, and providers and neighbors warn spots and programs are disappearing.