International Paper will close its Aurora sheet plant and shut converting operations in Elk Grove and Barrington by the end of Q3 2026, shifting customers and capital. Workers and local officials are waiting for WARN notices and more detail.

Dorothea Puente’s former boarding house will be one of six stops on Preservation Sacramento’s 50th Historic Home Tour on Sept. 20. Tickets are on sale now.

Clear morning in Sacramento; highs near 86°F today. Gusty north winds Sunday may raise fire‑weather concerns.

Two men were found fatally shot on Sills Road near Arbuckle Friday; investigators say there is no known ongoing threat and are asking witnesses to call the sheriff.

A hit-and-run on West Eight Mile Road near Shumway Oak Grove Park killed a bicyclist and two dogs; CHP is asking the public for tips.

Marysville police say a 19‑year‑old was arrested after shots were fired Friday near 22nd and Buchanan; one person suffered minor injuries and investigators are seeking tips.

The Sacramento News & Review’s website is being transferred to The Sacramento Observer, with publisher Larry Lee overseeing the digital operation and founders staying involved initially.

FBI Sacramento says Edy Mendez‑Penuelas was extradited from Mexico and booked in Sacramento on nine counts of lewd acts with a minor.

SB 760 requires at least one all‑gender restroom per school by July 1, 2026. Sacramento districts say most campuses will be compliant, though some summer work remains.

Cool morning and a sunny Saturday with highs near 79°F. Gusty Delta winds this morning and elevated fire weather risk Sunday–Monday.

Visit California has named tourism veteran Julie Coker as its next president and CEO; Caroline Beteta will retire in September 2026 after nearly 30 years leading the agency. Coker starts in October and will oversee statewide marketing programs.

A jury convicted three people in the 2024 Carmichael killing of a Folsom CVS manager. Prosecutors say the plot was aimed at collecting life insurance proceeds.

The state would split the top violation category and raise minimum fines for health‑related pesticide breaches, with a public comment window and virtual hearings in July.