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.

Detectives serving two warrants last Wednesday recovered roughly 20 pounds of cocaine and 51 pounds of heroin and arrested a 37‑year‑old, police say.

Sacramento County is weighing a local emergency to fight invasive golden mussels after detections in the Delta threatened intakes, pipes and recreation. The board will consider a proclamation and regular reporting from emergency staff.

Highs near 95°F Monday with limited overnight relief. An Extreme Heat Warning affects parts of the northern and central valley through Tuesday.

Sunny and hot in Sacramento with highs near 95°F today. Cooling centers and pools are available; call 2-1-1 for locations and hours.

Morning is mild, then a rapid warm-up: highs near 98°F Saturday with a Heat Advisory through tonight and an Extreme Heat Warning starting Sunday.