WARN filings show closures and staff cuts at a cannabis grower, a tanker hauler and a private school network, totaling about 185 job losses across the Sacramento area.

Armando Macias, condemned in a 2002 murder-for-hire, was found dead in his cell at California State Prison, Sacramento. Officials say the death is under investigation.

One Sacramento-area ticket was among four that split a $570,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot. Winners each received about $144,000 and have 180 days to claim.

West Sacramento police arrested one person and seized fentanyl, meth and other drugs after warrants at two motel rooms. Authorities say the bust is tied to a probe begun in February.

A single-vehicle crash on Hwy 113 north of County Road 25A near Woodland killed one person; CHP says the investigation is ongoing.

A severe thunderstorm warning swept the northern Sacramento Valley Tuesday evening with half‑dollar hail and damaging gusts; residents were urged to shelter.

Paradise’s mayor went to Washington seeking federal help as analysts warn California homeowners could face roughly a 16% premium jump by year-end. The town wants federal grants and policy fixes to protect residents.

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.