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.

A late‑night crash on Highway 99 in Madera County left four dead and one critically injured after deputies say the vehicle fled reports of vehicle break‑ins.

A car drove through a Roseville home's kitchen after an apparent medical emergency on Friday. Residents were uninjured and crews shored the house while the driver was treated.

The Posh Bagel is listed as "coming soon" for a Lincoln shop at the planned Twelve Bridges Retail Center, aligning with developer maps for the Twelve Bridges Drive and Colonnade Drive site.

Elk Grove's Chason's Crab Stadium is opening a second location at Folsom's Broadstone Marketplace, targeting April 2026 with its signature garlic butter crab.

A minor was found seriously injured Thursday in Hagginwood; Sacramento police say investigators are working the scene. Authorities ask anyone with information to contact them.