Early returns show Judge Leon Dixson holding a sizable lead over Dave Bass in a rare, politically charged Placer County judgeship contest.

The San Joaquin County coroner identified 46-year-old Christopher Butler as the man killed in a Lakeview District shooting on East Swain Road. Homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips.

Plans filed Monday seek to bring a grocery‑anchored shopping center and drive‑thru pads to Northlake, the long‑planned master development in North Natomas. The filing is the first retail submission from Northlake to reach the city.

City leaders will weigh a Downtown Specific Plan on Tuesday that aims to remake Main Street, bridge the railroad and unlock housing and public‑space projects. The vote could steer funding and zoning for years to come.

A motorized scooter rider was killed Saturday on Sylvan Road near Greenback Lane in Citrus Heights. Police are investigating and asking witnesses to call 916-727-5500.

The All‑American Rejects will play a surprise free acoustic set at Cesar Chavez Plaza tonight as part of Concerts in the Park. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Galt’s Life’s Grind plans a new Elk Grove location as the owner eyes regional expansion. The move follows branding and trademark steps this year.

Amazon’s new 630,000‑sq‑ft inbound cross‑dock in Rancho Cordova stages incoming freight on 11 miles of conveyor and aims for roughly six‑hour turnarounds.

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.