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With the June 2 primary looming, some Democrats are urging voters to hold ballots until the last minute to avoid a split vote — a move officials warn could clog counts.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An overnight fire at a North Highlands church was contained to the front classroom after neighbors spotted flames and called 911. Sacramento Metro Fire investigators are probing the cause.
Thieves smashed a refrigerated, 24-hour flower vending unit outside Everest Florist in North Highlands just before Mother’s Day, damaging bouquets and forcing repairs. The family says it will stay open to fulfill orders.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A 120‑unit south Sacramento complex at 6267 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd is being marketed as a Chapter 11 trustee sale while Fannie Mae pursues litigation.
A 27‑year‑old Sacramento gang member was sentenced to more than 18 years for conspiring to distribute multi‑pound quantities of meth, prosecutors say.
Weather & Environment in ...
Morning clouds clear to sun and a quick warm‑up: highs near 84°F Friday, 90s this weekend and possible 100°F spots early next week.
Retail & Industry in ...
Burlington has leased a space at Crestview Village in Carmichael, bringing the national off‑price chain to the Manzanita Avenue shopping corridor. No opening date has been announced yet.
Community & Society in ...
As summer hiring ramps up, Sacramento teens report dozens of applications and few offers, reflecting a statewide spike in teen unemployment.
Cloudy morning gives way to sunshine and an 83°F high today. A stronger heat surge arrives this weekend into next week.
San Joaquin supervisors are weighing a rule to sterilize animals taken into county shelters before they're returned to owners. Officials point to overcrowded shelters and rising costs.
Cloudy start gives way to sun and a high near 78°F. Expect 90s this weekend and possible triple‑digit heat early next week.
Neighbors in rural Elk Grove say a proposed 499-home 'Summer Villas' development would alter protected farmland, require sewer extensions and reshape the city’s general plan.
Elk Grove will unveil a plaque and rename its police campus to honor Officer Ty Lenehan, who died in the line of duty in 2022. The ceremony is set for Wednesday, May 13 at 1 p.m.
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