Freeze Warning through 9 a.m. Friday across the Sacramento Valley; frost likely with morning lows near 33°F. Protect plants and check on vulnerable neighbors.

Snow on the Paradise ridge closed schools Thursday and left roads slick; crews worked through the morning as officials warned drivers to use chains or four‑wheel drive.

Toll Brothers and LGI Homes announced new communities in Rancho Murieta — a luxury Robles Collection and Terrata's Murieta Hills — adding fresh new-construction choices.

A contentious Kings Beach redevelopment is seeking a major variance that neighbors say would dwarf the town center. County and TRPA review will stretch into late 2026.

Tom Steyer told union leaders he’d back a 2027 special election to push split‑roll and other corporate tax hikes; he planned a San Francisco press conference to roll out the idea.

A new state bill would require insurers to offer and renew coverage for homes that meet state wildfire‑safety standards, with penalties for noncompliance starting Jan. 1, 2028.

The FBI issued a FLASH advisory Thursday after a surge in ATM 'jackpotting' incidents. The bulletin lists indicators and mitigation steps for banks and retailers.

An ambitious regional triennial titled "Around Here" will link 80+ Bay Area arts organizations in March–June 2027. Expect a mobile hub, weekend 'Spotlight' programs and a new grant fund.

A 0.1% uptick in January ended a seven‑month slide for Sacramento rents, but high concessions and heavy new supply suggest the gain could be temporary.

A Buckeye Union third‑grade teacher was found dead inside her Placerville home after deputies responded to a report of a man brandishing a firearm.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren endorsed Katie Porter for governor, giving the progressive a high-profile boost as the crowded race remains unsettled.

A 23-year-old was taken into custody after detectives say he contacted a 13-year-old on Instagram and Snapchat and sexually assaulted her; bail set at $500,000.

Rain and gusty south winds sweep Sacramento Thursday with gusts into the mid‑30s. A Wind Advisory runs through 10 p.m.; expect slick roads and slower commutes.