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.

A septic truck overturned on I-5 near Sutterville Road, spilling about 100 gallons of sewage and triggering a hazmat cleanup that closed lanes and snarled southbound traffic.

A $500,000 state grant will fund three miles of trail and three bridges to connect Hidden Falls Regional Park with Big Hill Preserve, expanding public access in Placer County.

Triple-digit heat hits Sacramento Friday with a Heat Advisory through Saturday. A county respite shelter at 1400 N. A St. is open for those who need relief.

Mohanna Development is reworking plans for a 60‑acre Town & Country Village in El Dorado Hills after county officials raised concerns about roads, water and zoning.