A fast-moving fire near Lake of the Pines triggered an evacuation order and warning Tuesday evening. One zone was told to leave immediately as crews worked to slow the blaze.

SacRT secured $500,000 to study a Bus Rapid Transit link between downtown Sacramento and SMF. The feasibility work will explore alignments, ridership and design options.

The California State Fair has opened the California First Peoples Art Showcase in Building 8, bringing Native art, cradleboards and a healing lodge memorial to Cal Expo.

An inmate left UC Davis Medical Center while being treated; police searched Stockton Boulevard and nearby V Street and say the person's identity has not been released.

Deputies say a 34-year-old man was arrested after allegedly repeatedly showing up at a protected person's home, workplace and children's school in violation of a restraining order.

EAH Housing filed plans to build 140 affordable apartments on city-owned land in North Natomas, with roughly one in four units adapted for families with disabilities.

A Fire Weather Watch covers much of Modoc County through Sunday as gusty winds and low humidity raise the risk that any spark could grow into a fast wildfire.

A man was found dead beside a parked car on SR‑4 near Stallion Way Thursday night; CHP says the scene isn't believed to be suspicious as investigators probe a possible missing-person link.

Kupros owners opened The Golden Pineapple at 2800 G Street, a fast-casual Hawaiian and deli spot serving plate lunches, poke and sandwiches.

Nearly $32M in Homekey+ funds will help build 100 tiny homes in North Sacramento, with roughly half the units reserved for veterans facing behavioral‑health challenges.

The Downtown Sacramento Partnership hired HQ Security and invested in clean‑and‑safe patrols across K Street, DOCO and Old Sacramento. Officials and business owners say the extra presence is easing low‑priority calls and improving street‑level perceptions.

Dr. Joanna Locke will take over as Yolo County’s public health officer on Aug. 24, bringing pandemic response and school-health experience. The board named her Wednesday.

Sacramento County paid $1.62 million to the family of Amelian Houff after a 2021 high‑speed chase crash; the family says medics were blocked for hours.