A septic truck overturned on I-5 near Sutterville Road, spilling about 100 gallons of sewage and triggering a hazmat cleanup that closed lanes and snarled southbound traffic.

Placer County has bought two Rocklin office buildings and plans a West Placer sheriff's station, a forensic lab and a county service center, with phased openings due this summer.

A 41-year-old was arrested after a reported assault at Historic Folsom Station. Court records show multiple felony charges and bail was set at $50,000.

Nevada County has tapped Dr. Brian Evans as its next public health officer, pending a June 16 Board vote. Evans brings hospital leadership and emergency medicine experience.

A $500,000 state grant will fund three miles of trail and three bridges to connect Hidden Falls Regional Park with Big Hill Preserve, expanding public access in Placer County.

A 38-year-old was arrested after deputies say a stolen 2017 Toyota Corolla led them from Oroville onto Highway 70 to Marysville, where the car crashed and the driver was captured.

UC Davis has launched a Merced pilot study with the local Hmong community to document pesticide use among farmworkers and explore links to bladder health.

State officials warn students may not see new Workforce Pell grants when the federal program starts July 1 as California builds the systems and data agreements needed to deliver payments.

A projection‑mapped, multi‑course dinner arrives at the Hyatt Centric’s 7th Street Standard next Thursday, pairing a tiny animated chef with real plated meals.

A Modesto man died after a single-vehicle rollover on Briggsmore Avenue near Oakdale Road early Friday. Police say the cause is under investigation.

Kru agreed to a $700,000 settlement after a former employee's PAGA suit alleged off-the-clock work, interrupted meal breaks and improper sick-pay calculations.

Construction crews struck a gas line in Jackson, prompting mandatory evacuations near Highway 88 and downtown streets; the sheriff's lobby was closed and a return timeline is unknown.

Western Placer Unified will serve free breakfast and lunch to all students in 2026–27 through Provision 2, and the district will hand out weekly summer meal kits in Sheridan.