Planning commissioners recommended limits that would restrict most short‑term rentals to hosts' primary homes, a move that could remove hundreds of listings and split housing and tourism interests.

The state parole board approved elderly parole for Gregory Vogelsang, a convicted Citrus Heights sex offender, the Sacramento sheriff says. The decision has alarmed local officials.

El Dorado County paid $3.25M to Ricky Davis after DNA cleared him in the 1985 killing. Court records show most of the payout goes to his attorneys while Davis receives scheduled payments.

A residential blaze near Canal Street in Placerville closed a section of the road and redirected access to nearby schools while investigators worked the scene.

Yuba City police say a probation search last week turned up a concealed 9mm on a juvenile probationer, who was booked and sent to juvenile hall.

Placer County parents and the DA’s office traveled to Sacramento to back AB 1667, which would make furnishing fentanyl to a minor a serious felony.

Oakdale Elementary was locked down Monday after deputies reported a possible shooting nearby; officials say the lockdown was a precaution while they investigated.

SacRT told fans at a Republic FC match that the 7th & Railyards light‑rail stop is slated to open summer 2026, putting transit steps from the stadium.

Center High School in Antelope was placed on lockdown Friday after a bomb threat prompted deputies to respond. Officials confirmed the lockdown began at noon and details remain limited.

Sheraton Grand Sacramento reopened Merchant25 with a seasonal, farm-to-table menu and celebratory bubbly; Good Day Sacramento previewed the dishes.

A man was found shot Wednesday night in North Sacramento; police said a suspect was on scene and investigators are working the case.

CHP is investigating a possible shooting on I-5 near Sutterville after motorists reported gunfire and a Tesla showed apparent bullet damage.

Roseville police arrested 62-year-old Kenneth Reynolds after linking two high-end computer thefts to his vehicle; searches turned up drugs, ammunition and one stolen device.