A Fresno woman was sentenced to three years in federal prison after jurors found she arranged her teenage son's abduction and transport to a Missouri facility.

A hot-air balloon struck Sky River Casino during a hotel groundbreaking; live video shows the basket hit the building and later land nearby. The casino says the pilot is safe.

A March 29 stop on 2nd Street by Sacramento bike officers turned up a firearm, a large haul of drugs and two arrests, police said.

At River Walk Park in West Sacramento, Caltrans honored 195 fallen highway workers and added a cone for Mahdi Khorram. Speakers urged stronger protections and pointed to new enforcement tools.

Folsom’s FLB Entertainment Center filed plans to expand with a larger arcade, outdoor stage and an upgraded kitchen as the family-owned venue seeks to refresh its footprint. Local filings and reporting outline the proposed features.

At a Sacramento summit this week, leaders and bike advocates weighed quick‑build fixes as pedestrian deaths remained unacceptably high.

The Creek at 2645, a 368‑unit South Natomas complex, is headed for sale and a planned conversion to income‑restricted housing; a City Council TEFRA hearing is set this week.

Two Sacramento-area players each won $1 million on $10 Money Mania Scratchers. Winning tickets were sold at a Sacramento Chevron and a Rocklin Safeway.

A stolen vehicle was driven into a South Sacramento jewelry store on Saturday, critically injuring an employee as detectives investigate an apparent attempted robbery.

Sheriff’s detectives say a 35‑year‑old was arrested after roughly 50 Home Depot and Lowe’s thefts were tied to sales at local pawn shops. Search warrants recovered over $10,000 in allegedly stolen goods.

Light rain and a chance of thunderstorms this morning in Sacramento, then sunnier and warmer by Thursday. Mountain snow will force chain controls in the Sierra.

AB 1572 phases out potable watering of decorative HOA lawns and makes large associations certify compliance on a three‑year schedule.

A motorcyclist died Monday after a collision on Van Maren Lane in Citrus Heights. Investigators say preliminary findings show alcohol was not a factor.