A house explosion in Sacramento's Oak Park resulted in one death, with fire crews responding to the scene amid reports of multiple explosions and a subsequent fire that affected neighboring properties. The incident is under a criminal investigation.

Placer County allocates $1.6 million for the French Meadows Ecological Forest Restoration Project to reduce wildfire risk and improve forest health on 22,000 acres.

Sacramento activates two cooling centers due to a heat advisory, offering amenities and free transit to assist residents in coping with high temperatures.

Sacramento County postpones vote on controversial Upper Westside development that would turn 2,000+ acres of Natomas farmland into nearly 10,000 homes. Community opposition and city-county friction intensify ahead of rescheduled decision.

SacRT's RydeFreeRT program offers free transit for TK-12 students, including those in foster care or facing homelessness, in the Sacramento area until June 30, 2026.

Brayan Nunez-Mendoza was sentenced to four years in prison for distributing fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills as part of a Mexico-based drug trafficking ring.

A mother in Carmichael was arrested for allegedly attacking her 10-year-old child with a machete while the child showered; both the child and intervening father sustained injuries but are expected to survive. The motive is under investigation.

Sacramento is experiencing a heatwave with sunny skies and high temperatures reaching into the 90s and anticipated to hit triple digits later in the week.

Sacramento State is considering moving Hornet Stadium to Cal Expo, where the new venue will seat 25,000 and host various events. This could aid the university's goal to join the FBS and reshape regional sports and entertainment.

West Sacramento Police ran a DUI checkpoint, contacting 786 cars, resulting in one DUI arrest, 14 citations, and three tows. The operation, funded by traffic safety grants, aimed to improve road safety and was supported by community partners.

Officer Gordon from Rancho Cordova PD held a community "show and tell" on law enforcement drones, highlighting their benefits and uses in public safety.

Sacramento State has secured exclusive rights to evaluate three prime state buildings along Capitol Mall for a potential mixed-use downtown campus expansion.

Sheriff Shannan Moon of Nevada County was appointed Secretary of the California State Sheriff's Association for 2025/2026.