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A Sacramento man pleaded guilty to federal charges after investigators tied him to shipments that moved roughly half a million fentanyl pills across the U.S. and seized about 450,000 pills.
Weather & Environment in ...
Cooler weekend after Friday's heat with breezy afternoons. Slight chance of light rain late Monday night.
Community & Society in ...
Davis trustees unanimously adopted the name Monarca for the former César Chávez Elementary after a 15‑member committee recommended the butterfly‑inspired name. The change follows national reporting that prompted a wave of renamings.
A drone helped Elk Grove officers identify three people after gunfire on May 24 damaged four homes and a vehicle; police say six guns were seized and arrests followed.
Politics & Govt in ...
Steve Hilton and the state GOP unveiled "Victory '26" in Sacramento, rolling out a full Republican slate as early returns put the governor's primary in flux. The party framed the ticket as a corrective to long Democratic rule.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
GoldenSky is slated to return to Discovery Park in 2027 with multi‑year dates through 2029. Organizers expect to announce the lineup in October and sell tickets afterward.
San Joaquin County will post its first unofficial primary totals at 8 p.m. Election Night; here’s the schedule for updates and what could change as remaining ballots are processed.
Real Estate & Development in ...
The Grace, a 45‑unit workforce housing project near downtown Sacramento, got its certificate of occupancy and is already roughly 80% leased as it begins move‑ins.
Marriott’s AC Hotel is set to open at Folsom’s Palladio on Wednesday, June 10, adding 130 rooms and new meeting space to the retail hub. The five‑story, $20.7M property aims to boost local lodging capacity and visitor spending.
Sunny Sunday ahead: clear morning, fast warm‑up to about 89°F with brief morning gusts. Heat edges into the low 90s early next week.
A fully entitled S Street parcel once planned for about 225 apartments by Anthem Properties is now being marketed for sale with approvals intact.
Winters police say a 13-year-old fled officers on a high-powered e‑motorcycle and allegedly aimed a laser at a classmate; the youth was booked into juvenile hall.
Food & Drinks in ...
A Folsom ramen shop has been reworked into Stonebird Japanese Grill and Noodles, adding yakitori skewers while keeping the ramen bowls locals liked.
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