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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Students at Orville Wright Elementary were bused to La Loma Junior High after police found a victim in a deadly assault nearby. School officials say students and staff are safe while police investigate.
A tanker trailer detached from a big rig on I‑80 north of Auburn, colliding with a pickup and killing a Colfax resident. CHP is searching for the truck driver.
Sacramento County EOD recovered C4 and grenades from a home on the 6700 block of Beech Avenue in Orangevale; items were taken for controlled destruction.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
SacRT is holding public workshops on a shortened 1.8‑mile Downtown Riverfront Streetcar that would cross the Tower Bridge; officials are seeking feedback May 26–June 10.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear, cool Tuesday with highs near 73°F and lighter winds. Fire‑weather concerns eased from the holiday, but heat returns by the weekend.
Sunny, breezy Memorial Day with highs near 79°F and elevated fire concerns across the Valley. Gusts and low humidity could complicate outdoor plans.
A two-vehicle collision on U.S. 50 near Sierra‑at‑Tahoe Road left one person dead and another hospitalized, CHP says.
The EPA is awarding California roughly $27.5M to locate and replace lead service lines, with funds flowing through the state’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund.
Sunny and hot today with highs near 92°F. Gusty winds and elevated fire risk through early next week.
A stolen vehicle was driven through the front entrance of a North Auburn CVS around 4:30 a.m.; surveillance shows the driver fleeing into a waiting vehicle and deputies are investigating.
Sunny, very hot Thursday with highs near 96°F. Limited overnight relief — call 2‑1‑1 for cooling centers.
Politics & Govt in ...
A mid‑cycle update trims about $1.4M and lifts Davis’ reserve to roughly 13.7%, but weaker sales and cannabis receipts plus rising payrolls leave a multiyear shortfall into 2027.
Cool, clear morning gives way to a midweek heat spike in Sacramento; highs near 93°F today and up to 97°F Thursday.
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