Sacramento County implements a July 4th alcohol ban along the lower American River and Sherman Island to ensure safety and prevent incidents, with a heatwave heightening concerns.

Sacramento will start charging for Sunday and holiday on-street parking starting July 1 to help close a $66 million budget gap, a move met with displeasure by locals and businesses.

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