An invasive Turkestan cockroach is turning up across Sacramento’s suburbs, prompting more sightings, inspections and calls to pest pros. Experts outline where they hide and how to lower risk.

Roseville’s Independence Day lineup includes a 7:15 a.m. 5K, a 9 a.m. downtown parade, Royer Park family activities and a free fireworks show at the Placer County Fairgrounds. Parking is $15 at the fairgrounds.

A Carson City man was arrested after CHP says he attacked his partner on SR‑99 near Elk Grove; she was hospitalized and he now faces attempted murder and other felony counts.

Westbound I‑80 at Colfax is closed after an overturned livestock semi; no ETA for reopening. Traffic is being diverted at Rollins Lake Road.

Legislative leaders and Gov. Gavin Newsom agreed to place an $11B affordable housing bond on the November ballot, including about $1.25B carved out for veterans.

Sacramento deputies say a drone fitted with a magnet removed a knife from a suspect during a SWAT standoff, an action the sheriff called a 'nationwide first.'

California will ban consumer-facing "sell-by" labels and require 'BEST if Used by' or 'USE by' wording to cut waste and confusion starting July 1. The change affects packaging, stores and donations.

Conservation groups and the Northern Chumash filed suit in Sacramento asking a judge to undo State Parks’ Oceano Dunes approvals, arguing the plan prioritizes off‑road recreation over protected wildlife.

Gridley police arrested a 32-year-old suspect in the August 2025 warehouse death of Edgar Carlos Garcia. The suspect was booked into the Butte County Jail on homicide-related charges.

Scammers are placing fake boot devices and official-looking city notices on cars and demanding cash; city officials say genuine booting won’t begin until July 1.

Sacramento County warns voters to return signature verification statements by 5 p.m. Wednesday (June 24) to ensure mail ballots are counted.

Yuba County health inspectors ordered Ranch Market in Marysville closed after finding a vermin infestation; the small grocery must fix violations and pass a re‑inspection.

Sacramento County approved the Upper Westside plan on Tuesday, clearing the way to rezone roughly 2,066 acres near Natomas for housing, commercial space and parks amid fierce opposition. Significant state approvals and likely legal fights remain before building can begin.