Council approved nearly $800K in federal grant funds to staff the Central California Intelligence Center amid heated public testimony over data‑sharing and sanctuary concerns.

Cakes By Jeff The Chef will close its Downtown Commons storefront on July 31 and will not renew its lease, adding to recent turnover at DOCO.

Upper 90s today in Sacramento with stray valley sprinkles and scattered Sierra storms through Wednesday.

GPR Ventures sold Bradshaw Business Park in Rancho Cordova for about $20 million after a nine‑year hold. The Colliers‑listed asset was marketed as largely leased and marked contract pending.

Flames damaged two neighboring homes on Grand Avenue near I‑80; firefighters held the scene while investigators work to determine the cause.

Cool morning, 92°F afternoon; midweek heat pushes into the upper 90s with isolated storms and a fire‑weather concern in the hills.

A mother‑and‑daughter team has opened Hangover Noodles at the Garden at The Line, serving Thai‑Vietnamese bowls the owners say can cure rough mornings. The kitchen is available at the Line and on delivery apps.

El Dorado County paid $75,000 to resolve a disciplinary probe into former Public Health Director Jennifer Byrne after Instagram posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing; combined with administrative leave the tab is about $134,000.

A Placer County man surrendered after deputies found him hiding in a barn haystack following an overnight search; he faces felony domestic violence and assault charges.

A law-enforcement-involved shooting on Diablo Drive in Foothill Farms left two victims and a suspect injured; investigators and the county DA are reviewing the case.

The Folsom City Council confirmed Sari Dierking as permanent city attorney after a Tuesday vote. The appointment arrives as voters weigh a charter change that could shift oversight.

A denial‑of‑service attack on Greenfield Communications left Rancho Murieta largely offline for nearly 48 hours, disrupting payments, bookings and some district services.

Triple‑digit heat moves into Sacramento Tuesday and Wednesday. Overnight relief will be limited; call 2‑1‑1 for cooling centers.