A man was killed Sunday night after being struck by two vehicles in East Sacramento. CHP investigators say both drivers remained at the scene and cooperated.

Citrus Heights police ran Operation H.O.O.K., conducting 20 checks of registered sex offenders; the sweep led to two violation arrests and two warrant requests.

Orchard Hospital will add a 16-bed youth psychiatric unit behind its Gridley campus, funded by a $9M federal grant and due late 2026.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorsed Katie Porter for governor, giving the progressive a high-profile boost as the crowded race remains unsettled.

Domantas Sabonis had season‑ending surgery to repair a left‑knee meniscus, ending his 2025‑26 season and forcing the Kings to shift toward recovery and development.

After her son Najee was killed in a downtown Sacramento shooting, Deborah Grimes is backing AB 1127 — a law aimed at stopping cheap conversion "switches."

A guided backcountry ski group was caught in a powerful avalanche near Castle Peak during a HIGH-danger storm warning, burying or sweeping away 9 people. Six survivors sheltered in whiteout conditions as dozens of rescuers mounted a perilous, multi-county response.

CHP says SR‑49 north of Crystal Boulevard near Placerville is closed for a fatal crash investigation; officials estimate about a two‑hour closure and warn of delays.

SMUD held an informational meeting after a surge of data‑center inquiries, forcing the utility to weigh big power, land and community questions. The board is now gathering options.

Longtime Davis Fire Chief Joe Tenney is stepping down and Division Chief Paul Swanson, a lifelong Davis resident, will take over as chief next week. The city says the move keeps leadership local.

UC Davis researchers are testing transformable nanoparticles that anchor to tumors and let doctors attach drugs on demand, backed by a new NIH grant.

Mama’s Makin’ Bacon returns to Memorial Auditorium next Sunday, bringing drag, burlesque and auctions to raise funds for the Sacramento LGBT Community Center.

About $73 million in CalKIDS scholarship funds is waiting for eligible Sacramento County students. Seniors should check accounts and claim before the March 2 priority deadline.