Mikuni agreed to a $2.25M settlement after allegations of unpaid work and missed breaks; the deal covers thousands of current and former employees and payouts began in late June.

Fire crews answered 263 incidents across the Sacramento region on July 4, most tied to illegal fireworks; officials say no major structural fires were reported. Drone footage will guide upcoming citations.

A fatal early-morning stabbing on Cantrill Drive left one person dead and a suspect in custody as investigators work the scene.