A 5.7-magnitude quake hit near Silver Springs Monday night and was felt across Northern California, including Sacramento. Officials reported no immediate damage.

Great Gold, the Truckee-born Italian restaurant, will open in Roseville's former La Provence space, bringing pizzas and house-made pastas to Diamond Creek.

Federal prosecutors say three Central Valley men were indicted after roughly one million suspected meth pills were seized from a Turlock warehouse.

A man was found dead after a house fire on Delta Breeze Lane in Roseville. Police say they believe it was an arson‑suicide and the coroner is investigating.

Del Oro High in Loomis was placed on lockdown Friday after a reported threat; deputies are on campus and officials urged people to avoid the area.

A boy died after an apparent rock‑climbing fall near Emerald Bay at Lake Tahoe on Thursday; deputies found him near the Eagle Falls trailhead and an investigation is underway.

A UC Davis–linked accelerator at Aggie Square will back 30 startups over three years with roughly $250,000 per company. Applications are due Friday.

Incumbent Maggy Krell leads a well‑funded bid for re‑election in Sacramento's 6th District while one challenger runs a low‑profile campaign ahead of the June primary.

A CDFW genomic study traces Central Valley nutria to central Oregon and suggests a likely reintroduction. Thousands have been removed but eradication remains costly.

NWS warned Wednesday evening of quarter‑size hail and potential vehicle damage across Colusa and Sutter counties; motorists were urged to seek shelter and slow down.

A California bill would let drivers install EPA‑approved E‑85 conversion kits, opening a cheaper fuel option; the measure just cleared a key Assembly committee. Supporters promise savings while regulators weigh emissions and enforcement trade‑offs.

Newsom’s budget would let SAF producers offset diesel excise taxes, risking hundreds of millions in road funding and drawing sharp critiques over costs and local impacts.

Placer County’s Board approved a $61.6M construction contract for Phase I of the Placer Parkway, with work set to begin this summer and funding from local development fees and partners.