A local coalition has sued to block a Maverik travel center inside the Galt Ranch project, arguing truck‑oriented fueling features will harm traffic, safety and the environment.

Placer County opened a POST‑certified sheriff’s training academy in North Auburn, showcasing mock classrooms, a training bar and residential scenarios for recruits.

Cool mornings give way to a fast heatup: highs in the 90s this week and near‑100°F by next Tuesday.

UFC Fight Night returns to Golden 1 Center on Aug. 22 with Hernandez vs Rodrigues headlining a stacked card. Presales begin in early July and general tickets go on sale July 10.

A city‑commissioned probe found two Sacramento fire captains bought, renovated and flipped a vulnerable North Sacramento woman's home, netting tens of thousands in profit.

Mikuni agreed to a $2.25M settlement after allegations of unpaid work and missed breaks; the deal covers thousands of current and former employees and payouts began in late June.

Final unofficial tallies put Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton into the November runoff after late mail ballots shifted the June primary leaderboard. The tally shows Becerra ahead of Hilton as counties completed their canvass.

CDCR says 49-year-old Miguel Banuelos walked away from Washington Ridge Conservation Camp on July 4. Authorities released his description and tip lines.

A flag-bearing skydiver appeared to make a hard landing at the Folsom Pro Rodeo; video shows the jumper dip near the grandstands and the extent of injuries is unclear. Local stations are verifying footage and the jumper's condition.

Federal agents arrested an Elk Grove man after a TikTok video threatened to use fireworks to knock out generators at Sacramento federal buildings; court papers link him to a wider White House plot.

Sacramento set the annual rent cap for covered units at 8.6% effective July 1. The city also says landlords may raise rent only once every 12 months.

State Parks' new rules limit refunds, charge late cancellations and can bar repeat no‑shows from ReserveCalifornia for a year.

Yolo County’s 2026 assessment roll reached a record $41.2 billion, led by gains in West Sacramento. Officials say the figures boost local budgets and homeowners should review their valuations.