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.

Senators voted 2‑1‑2 to block AB 2753, a bill that would have barred anyone on the sex‑offender registry from running for office. The split exposed a fight over California’s tiered registry and legal risks.

Clear skies and upper‑80s today; warming toward the mid‑90s by July 4. Expect breezy evenings and localized hot spots.

A former assistant chief of psychiatry at Kaiser South Sacramento has sued the health system, alleging racist language, patient mistreatment and retaliation after she reported concerns.

The city has filed for a demolition permit at 1615 J St, the former Lucca site, an early step toward Juno — a proposed 200‑unit SKK mixed‑use project in Midtown.