The state budget includes planning funds to revive a courthouse that closed in 2011; local leaders say the move starts the long process of restoring court services to south San Joaquin County.

Tests found Legionella in a water line at a leased Department of Industrial Relations office in Lodi, and the agency says remediation is underway as unions press for answers.

Qisa Coffee is expanding from Curtis Park to Natomas, bringing Peshawar‑inspired Yemeni drinks, house‑roasted beans and sweets to North Natomas in the coming months.

Folsom police are investigating after a body was found early Monday near a business on East Bidwell Street. Officials say there is no known threat while detectives work the scene.

Clear morning gives way to a sunny climb into the mid-90s today; highs push toward 100°F midweek with a slight chance of mountain storms. Call 2-1-1 for cooling options.

Projected end‑of‑year storage at Folsom Lake falls short of the regional planning minimum, putting Chinook spawning and boat ramps on alert. Forecasts, federal orders and local tools will shape the outcome.

The Mimosa House opened its ninth Sacramento‑area location at 2760 Sutterville Road in Curtis Park, bringing mimosas and a broad brunch menu to the neighborhood.

A federal judge in Sacramento paused BLM’s plan to remove about 850 wild horses from three Northern California herd areas, saying the agency relied on flawed population assumptions. The injunction stops September gathers while the case proceeds.

Chick-fil-A opened at 7411 Fair Oaks Blvd in Carmichael on July 9, bringing roughly 60 jobs and a $25,000 donation to the Sacramento Food Bank. The new spot offers drive‑thru and mobile ordering.

Clear mornings and mid-90s afternoons start Thursday, July 9. Call 2-1-1 for cooling centers.

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.