The Grant Fire was reported April 7 in Sacramento County on private land. Early reports say cause and containment were not yet available.

Sacramento County's midyear update shows 222 people moved into housing and more than 900 helped, but officials say a tight housing market will limit further progress.

A California Lottery press release mistakenly included a $12M winner's home address, prompting agency corrections and a review of communications protocols.

SacRT is hiring about 15 transit ambassadors to expand on‑train security; recruits begin training in mid‑April and new staff are expected on trains this summer.

A 57-year-old inmate collapsed at Rio Cosumnes after a reported seizure and later died at a hospital. The county sheriff and coroner have opened investigations.

A Sacramento traffic stop ended with deputies seizing rifles, handguns, more than $24,000 and suspected drugs, the sheriff's office says.

An electric school bus caught fire behind Roseville High School Friday; crews contained the blaze to one bus and nearby roads were closed. Officials say no injuries were reported as investigators probe the cause.

Westbound U.S. 50 near Red Hawk Casino was closed after a crash that drew a medevac helicopter around 1 p.m. Caltrans and local agencies were tagged in the alert.

Mayor Kevin McCarty says a developer has been chosen to convert the landmark Hale building on K Street into housing, though deal terms remain under negotiation. The city’s RFP and past settlement make this a high‑profile downtown redevelopment to watch.

Stand.earth’s analysis shows CalPERS and CalSTRS together hold more than $2.7 billion in companies that contract with ICE, including large positions in Palantir. Activists and lawmakers are demanding answers.

High winds overnight damaged Liberty Utilities equipment and cut power for roughly 15,000 customers across South Lake Tahoe as crews work to restore service.

Six governor candidates pressed their plans for water, energy and the Valley’s pocketbook at a Fresno State forum focused on affordability and farms. Positions ranged from deregulation to large water projects and a push for EV chargers.

A Thunder Valley guest turned a spin on a Dragon Link slot into a $679,496 progressive jackpot in Lincoln. The resort said the player was wagering $25 when the prize hit.