West Sacramento will vote on a $63 million overhaul of Bryte Park that would add an aquatics center, new fields and a small amphitheater. If approved, the park could close for up to two years while crews build the upgrades.

Sacramento moved a major 25‑year plan forward to reshape management of the Lower American River as officials race to adapt to earlier snowmelt and protect salmon. Funding, habitat work and heated local tradeoffs are now on the calendar.

Div 15 Tech signed on with Sheet Metal Workers Local 104 and hired 16 union members, the union said. The deal pairs the contractor’s fabrication capacity with Local 104’s trained crews.

A heavy sheriff response, including a helicopter, converged near South Watt and Jackson Road in Rosemont Tuesday; officials had not yet confirmed what prompted it.

Joshua Martinez was arrested and indicted on murder and alleged child‑sex charges in the 2019 disappearance of Victoria Marquina; prosecutors will brief the public in Stockton.

A mediated settlement announced March 16, 2026, resolves a years‑long Sacramento dispute over a transmission tower and frees CapRadio and KVIE to refocus on programming.

Sunny and warm today with highs near 86°F. Expect low 90s by midweek.

Sunny, unseasonably warm week ahead — highs near 90°F by midweek. Expect gusty north winds Sunday and call 2‑1‑1 for cooling centers.

A jury convicted Miqueas Romero‑Soto of child abuse and torture in the 2022 beating of a 2‑year‑old. Sentencing is scheduled for April 3, 2026.

Sunny skies will push temps from the 50s this morning to low 80s Saturday and into the 90s by midweek. Plan for heat and check cooling centers if needed.

Huong Lan Sandwiches is planning a Rancho Cordova location at Olson Drive, moving into a storefront long associated with a Filipino restaurant. The chain has not announced an opening date.

The Roseville City School District says a funding shortfall has stalled a promised Amoruso Ranch school, leaving families reassigned to nearby campuses and seeking answers. The district estimates a roughly $59M gap between costs and developer fees.

Citrus Heights approved an EDPA to advance plans for a 4,000‑seat arena and two NHL‑sized rinks at Sunrise Mall; developers are seeking up to $60 million in city-backed debt.