A civil grand jury found major staff vacancies at El Dorado County jails, warning that heavy overtime and lagging pay could complicate the Placerville jail expansion.

A 35-year-old man was arrested after a white minivan struck a pedestrian on Elk Grove Florin Road; police used traffic cameras and license-plate readers to track the vehicle.

The Sacramento County coroner identified 77-year-old Johnny Lee Clay after a pre-dawn collision on Florin Road that left him dead. CHP says the driver stayed and cooperated.

From pétanque picnics to a 25th‑anniversary film festival, Sacramento’s French scene centers on the Alliance and neighborhood venues. A local look at where it’s happening.

A possibly injured bear was seen near Parkside Terrace in Auburn. Police warned residents to avoid the animal, secure trash and keep pets inside while authorities monitor.

Visit California’s 2025 numbers show statewide travel spending near $159B; Sacramento officials say events and airport growth helped bring 15M+ visitors and about $4B to the county.

Pressed Juicery will leave the Ice Blocks in Midtown Sacramento at the end of June, the space's leasing broker says. The unit is now listed for lease.

CAL FIRE and Nevada County warn rivers are cold, fast and dangerous this Memorial Day weekend. Officials urge life jackets and no swimming.

Slick City Action Park leased 33,459 sq ft at Sunrise Tomorrow, bringing an indoor slide park to the former Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights.

Step Up Housing plans to buy the 268‑unit Copper Creek Apartments and designate most homes as income‑restricted, public filings show. Bond paperwork outlines a TEFRA review and financing plan.

A new Rocklin café is serving sand‑brewed Turkish coffee, simit and imported lokum. The tiny shop has quickly built local buzz.

Red Hawk will move smoking into a new pavilion and convert most of its casino floor to smoke‑free play while opening a 4,600‑sq‑ft bingo room. Construction is already underway on the bingo space with the pavilion due early next year.

Rancho Cordova police detained a man after reports he waved and pointed what looked like a semi-automatic handgun; officers later recovered a replica Sig Sauer pellet gun.