Clark Pacific has filed to rezone roughly 76.76 acres next to its Woodland plant, triggering a Draft EIR that flags water, air and farmland impacts. County documents outline potential mitigation and public hearings.

Sephora is under construction at Rocklin Crossings, its first standalone Rocklin store. Job postings list 5410 Crossings Dr and hiring appears to be underway.

Elk Grove has launched Automall: NEXT, allocating Measure E funds and seeking proposals to modernize the Auto Mall and boost sales‑tax revenue. Proposals are due April 24.

Life‑Assist bought the Sunrise Park Drive building it rented in Rancho Cordova for about $14 million, securing a local distribution hub as it grows.

Crews recovered a 17-year-old's body from the American River near Auburn after an hours-long search; officials warn the water is especially dangerous during spring runoff.

Sunny start and mid-70s Thursday, then late-day thunderstorms possible; a Winter Storm Watch for the Sierra runs Friday–Sunday.

A ConsumerAffairs ranking puts Sacramento No. 8 among large-city housing markets, citing limited listings and rising prices that favor sellers.

Los Rios trustees moved to form a school facilities improvement district that could confine a potential $3.1B bond to Sacramento and Yolo County voters, prompting criticism. The board says the step targets where the work actually sits; faculty call it divisive.

The century‑old Stevenson "Graffiti Bridge" west of Davis will close in May for an $8.3M rehabilitation to shore up foundations, seismic safety and concrete. Counties say local access will be maintained during the work.

A Sky River Casino guest hit a $216,895 progressive jackpot after roughly 15 minutes of play, the casino and local reporting say.

A state Senate committee will weigh SB 1305 on April 7 — a bill directing CDFW to study restoring California’s grizzly bear and laying out a roadmap for any eventual return.

Lennar closed escrow on nearly $12M in future home lots across Vineyard, Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova, adding parcels to its local building pipeline.

Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will make a short, mid‑afternoon whistle‑stop in Marysville this Thursday; timing and safety tips for viewers are below.