Folsom Tap House & Kitchen will close at 9 p.m. on July 9 after years as a local beer hall. The kitchen is closed and the last two nights are cash-only.

A photo of a dog in a crate tossed into a Stockton dumpster sparked outrage and prompted an animal cruelty probe. Neighbors and police are now investigating.

Family-owned Yada Thai Cuisine quietly opened in Fair Oaks Square this month, serving regional Thai dishes and noodle soups. Soft-opening hours are currently in effect.

A second‑alarm fire in Antelope damaged at least two homes on Tuesday as crews worked to contain flames. Fire officials remain on scene and investigators will probe the cause.

Yolo County deputies arrested a 22-year-old Woodland man July 2 after investigators say he sexually assaulted at least two underage girls he met on Snapchat; an arraignment is set for July 8.

A stabbing early Sunday at El Mercado Drive and Chettenham Drive left one man dead and another hospitalized; homicide detectives are investigating.

Placer County closed Lake Forest beaches after large teen gatherings left trash, fueled underage drinking and snarled neighborhood streets during the holiday weekend.

Citrus Heights warns illegal fireworks could trigger $1,000‑per‑device fines and drone surveillance this holiday weekend.

Taylor Morrison sold 139 future home lots in Elk Grove’s Wildhawk project to land‑banker Millrose for more than $20M, shifting who controls the pace of new homes. The deal could alter the timeline for deliveries in the neighborhood.

A former Rio Linda teacher pleaded not guilty to felony theft after prosecutors say she siphoned ASB funds. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 15.

Clear and sunny Thursday with highs near 88°F; warming to low 90s Friday–Saturday. Call 2-1-1 for cooling centers and local heat resources.

KoJa Kitchen’s downtown K Street restaurant has closed. The landlord says the operators will remain as changes are planned for the 732 K St. space.

CHP Placerville warns Mt. Aukum Road is closed between Pleasant Valley and Happy Valley due to the Happy Fire. Alternate routes and updates are in effect as crews respond.