Local realtors are warning Mayor McCarty’s proposed transfer tax on high-end sales could chill deals and produce less revenue than projected for housing programs. City leaders say thresholds and uses are still being worked out.

An 82-year-old man was sentenced to 14 years for having explicit child images, following a collaborative investigation and his own admission of guilt.

Charlie Palmer and Appellation have reimagined Wine & Roses as Appellation Lodi, adding two chef-led venues and a bakery that lean on Lodi farms and wineries.

Nevada County Sheriff arrested Yefri Joel Cruz-Valle for child sexual abuse charges after a months-long investigation initiated by a tip from a school counselor.

A fatal crash on I80 westbound near Vista Boulevard resulted in road closure and an investigation for a damaged blue semi-truck related to the incident. The road has since reopened.

Sacramento will have a sunny day with highs near 60°F and windy conditions, followed by a clear night and lows around 38°F, as per the National Weather Service. Clouds will increase over the weekend with varying temperatures.

A defense attorney has asked the Third Appellate District to overturn a judge's no‑bail ruling in the Rocklin road‑rage killing that left Jeremy Styles dead.

A car struck parked vehicles in front of Erma B. Reese Elementary in Lodi on Wednesday; an adult and a child were taken to San Joaquin General Hospital and police are investigating.

After a year of new sidewalk‑vending rules, Sacramento County reports 99 fewer complaints and says inspections, citations and vendor outreach helped bring sellers into compliance.

A Vacaville man, Michael Rubino, was sentenced to 17.5 years for minor sexual exploitation, after making videos of his assaults. He could face more time for producing child abuse material.

CHP - Placerville reported a challenging rescue operation for an SUV driver who crashed off Highway 193, involving multiple emergency crews and resulting in an airlift for medical care.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office arrested Christopher Brinson for multiple child sex crimes, with potential victims over 30 years. They seek additional information from the public.

Alberto Preciado is appointed as the Finance Director of Davis, set to begin on February 2, 2026, bringing over 18 years of government finance experience to the role.