A vegetation fire burned near the 9100 block of McCoy Avenue in Sacramento's Vineyard area on Saturday; crews worked to contain the flames and protect nearby homes.

CalEnviroScreen 5.0 adds small‑air toxic site and diabetes indicators that could shift which California neighborhoods qualify as disadvantaged and where climate dollars flow.

A 7-year-old Corning girl was critically injured in a June 27 dog attack; six dogs were seized and the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. Family updates say she is recovering at UC Davis.

Vacaville police arrested a 32-year-old man after a caller reported indecent exposure near the Ulatis library; the department posted video of the arrest.

Folsom paid $1.55 million to buy two Historic District parcels totaling about 1.92 acres near its corporation yard and will hold the land for future affordable housing. The purchases come as the city advances planning to relocate the corp yard.

A viral Nextdoor post showing a supposed mountain lion in Lemon Hill was debunked as an AI‑edited image, officials say. The episode highlights how manipulated footage can spread fast.

A trailer blaze spread to a North Sacramento home Wednesday, injuring at least one person and drawing a large firefighting response.

CAL FIRE is deploying Vibrant Planet's modeling statewide to prioritize fuel‑reduction projects by expected risk‑reduction rather than by acres treated.

Sen. Josh Becker’s SB 493 would add “war” to California’s price‑gouging law, letting prosecutors pursue suspected wartime profiteering as pump prices spike. Supporters point to a persistent California premium at the pump.

A former Delano resident admitted his role in a nearly $10 million real‑estate fraud that used fake agents and casino cashouts. Prosecutors say buyers were shown forged deeds and title reports.

A 56‑year‑old Sacramento man, Willie Brown, was struck and killed in a suspected DUI crash near Watt Avenue and Kings Way; the CHP arrested a driver and is investigating.

Zach LaVine has exercised a $49 million player option for 2026-27, keeping the veteran with the Sacramento Kings and reshaping the club’s offseason cap picture. The move complicates trade and roster decisions as the front office readies for free agency.

Marysville police say a 19‑year‑old was arrested after shots were fired Friday near 22nd and Buchanan; one person suffered minor injuries and investigators are seeking tips.