Family says a 100-year-old Sacramento resident with dementia wandered from a memory-care community and died of hypothermia; the matter is now part of an elder‑abuse and wrongful‑death case.

A local soup‑dumpling shop will take over Red Robin’s big Palladio unit in Folsom, giving Journey to the Dumpling its largest location yet. The swap signals more food‑first activity at the center.

Elk Grove Unified will require a semester of ethnic studies for the Class of 2030, rolling out an Introduction to Ethnic Studies for freshmen in 2026‑27.

Michael Mayfield received a 35-year to life sentence for sodomy of an unconscious person, based on an incident from April 2021.

A knife‑wielding man set a trailer ablaze on the 600 block of Santiago Avenue, touching off a standoff; officers used less‑lethal tactics and arrested him.

SMF's SMForward program lays out a packed 2026 calendar: a skybridge, a 5,500-space garage, a Concourse B expansion and phased baggage upgrades.

Deni Avdija returned from injury scoring 26 points, aiding the Blazers to beat the Kings 117-110. Teammate Clingan also shone with 21 points and 17 rebounds.

A wrong-way crash on I-80 in Solano County led to three deaths. Details and cause are under investigation; a secondary collision occurred during the response.

A midday shooting near Stockton’s flea market left two men dead and a woman injured; police say detectives are investigating the scene.

A long-running rebuild of Watt Avenue in North Highlands is entering its final phases, bringing new bike lanes, medians and a rebuilt Watt/I‑80 transit plaza. Officials say the work should be finished by mid‑2026.

Manteca Police arrested two suspects for vehicle burglaries at Great Wolf Lodge, with a third still sought, as Detective Smith links evidence to a similar incident in Roseville.

A Yolo County jury convicted Enrique Urbina Mendoza of continuous sexual abuse of two young relatives; he was sentenced to 12 years plus a 25‑to‑life term. Victims told the court the abuse left lasting harm.

Three people — an 18-year-old and two juveniles — were arrested after a Macy's robbery at the Westfield Galleria; police say a replica rifle may also be part of the case.