Capy Cafe, a matcha-forward coffee shop, is coming to Folsom and will occupy the former Aun Brew & Co. space. The menu emphasizes ceremonial-grade matcha and Vietnamese-inspired drinks.

A federal judge gave an Elk Grove man nine years after prosecutors said he ran a cocaine and fentanyl trafficking network that crossed state lines.

South Lake Tahoe’s council loosened short‑term rental rules while a proposed cap on second homes stalled, leaving locals facing high vacancy and strained housing options. The city says a new permit cap and affordable projects will be part of the response.

Detectives arrested Larry Candies, 75, on eight counts of lewd and lascivious acts; investigators say there may be more victims.

A jury convicted Mina Nazari of killing her 4-year-old daughter and trying to kill her son. Prosecutors say the Modesto mother now faces multiple life sentences.

Elk Grove approved a one‑year pilot letting residents 62+ ride select SacRT buses free, funded by Measure E and capped at $100,000 in reimbursements. The move aims to boost access for seniors who can’t drive.

Tulsa dessert chain Sugar Llamas has signed leases in Roseville and Rocklin and is aiming to open both shops in July–August 2026.

Sutter County approved clerical changes to allow a Latitude Margaritaville retirement neighborhood at Lakeside at Sutter Pointe, with a roughly 386‑acre first phase and more than 1,100 homes planned.

An 80-year-old woman died after a two-vehicle crash east of Turlock; CHP says investigators believe a sedan failed to yield at a stop sign.

City planners have floated a draft ordinance that would let towable, house‑style cottages be placed on single‑family and duplex lots — with strict safety and utility rules. The Planning and Design Commission will revisit the proposal on March 26.

A reported shooting threat put Granite Bay High on lockdown Tuesday as deputies and the school's resource officer secured the campus. Officials urged nearby schools to take precautions.

The FBI says more than 700,000 Americans are victims of aggravated assault each year; a new CDE special report breaks down victim demographics and weapon trends.

A state analyst’s review finds enrollment-based funding would add billions but could lower attendance, and lawmakers are leaning toward keeping the current formula. The LAO report and strained district budgets frame the debate in Sacramento.