The NWS Sacramento forecasts a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F, mild nighttime relief, and advice to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activities.

The Coyote Fire in El Dorado County has burned 624 acres with 5% containment. Evacuation warnings are in place, with no injuries or home losses reported. The fire's cause is under investigation.

Marcos Gonzalez-Reyes was arrested in Vallejo for distributing and possessing child sexual abuse material, with a potential 20-year prison sentence upon conviction.

A man was fatally shot in south Sacramento; his identity and the circumstances are uncertain, with no suspects identified. The investigation is ongoing.

Serial child sex offender Richmond Butler pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including rape and sodomy of minors, with victims linked to a church and a Ghana refugee camp.

A historic Sacramento bed and breakfast has stood abandoned for four years after a fire, sparking neighborhood concerns about safety and preservation challenges.

Folsom Police to hold a DUI checkpoint on August 28 to reduce impaired driving. The location is undisclosed but chosen due to high crash data. Consequences for DUI include fines and license suspension. The effort is funded by traffic safety grants.

Rocklin Police conducted a DUI checkpoint, resulting in two DUI arrests and three citations for invalid licenses. Out of 936 vehicles, the operation aimed to reduce impaired driving incidents.

Sacramento City Council voted 6-3 to ban overnight camping outside City Hall, reversing a 2018 policy and imposing fines up to $25,000 for violations.

Shane Gillis, the viral comedy sensation behind Netflix's "Tires," announces a major arena show at Golden 1 Center on November 8, 2025, marking one of Sacramento's biggest comedy bookings in recent years.

A casino guest won over $622,000 with a $7 bet on Buffalo Diamond Extreme slot at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, among other big payouts at the Northern California venue.

Bodies of missing Whisper Owen and her daughter were found in a submerged car in an Escalon canal, concluding the search for the Sacramento residents.

The National Weather Service forecasts a week of clear skies and rising temperatures for Sacramento, with highs exceeding 100 degrees by Thursday and only slight relief in the cooler evenings.