LiCAP bought a 40,500-square-foot Sacramento warehouse and will retrofit it for dry-electrode battery manufacturing, a move backed by prior state-supported production milestones.

The cereal‑themed dessert bar at 128 K St is closed for a brief renovation and says it will return refreshed this spring.

A caller to 911 claimed a hostage and an imminent bomb at the Hard Rock Casino; deputies searched the property and found no credible threat.

Sacramento police say they now tap more than 2,600 cameras — including nearly 200 license-plate readers — as officials hail falling crime while privacy concerns rise.

Sacramento has formally advertised bids for a roughly $300M replacement of the I Street Bridge, clearing a key step toward a spring 2026 construction start. The project keeps the old span for rail while building a wider multimodal crossing.

Mayor McCarty’s Streamline Sacramento adds virtual inspections and instant issuance for minor permits, but builders say staffing and code fixes are still required to hit housing goals.

Raw sewage from an RV was discharged behind a Greenback Lane shopping center; police arrested a suspect and city crews responded.

Sweet Williams Tavern is taking over the former Tonno’s space at 312 E Bidwell in Folsom, promising brunch, karaoke and a late-night menu. The new spot is hiring now.

A large tree fell onto a home near Brannan Island Road in Isleton, pinning a resident before River Delta firefighters freed them and medics transported the patient by ambulance.

Freeze Warning through 9 a.m. Friday across the Sacramento Valley; frost likely with morning lows near 33°F. Protect plants and check on vulnerable neighbors.

Rain and gusty south winds sweep Sacramento Thursday with gusts into the mid‑30s. A Wind Advisory runs through 10 p.m.; expect slick roads and slower commutes.

Stockton police say a 26-year-old was shot on North El Dorado and a 37-year-old was arrested after a brief chase; the victim is expected to survive.

A new Chick‑fil‑A at 8140 Elk Grove Blvd opens Thursday with a cow‑costume free‑meal giveaway and about 30 local jobs created.