A 58-year-old woman died after a freight train struck her Prius on SR‑65 north of Dairy Road near Wheatland early Tuesday. CHP and railroad crews are investigating.

Gustavo L. Martinez, a longtime City Attorney Office lawyer, has been named Sacramento’s City Attorney; the council approved his contract and a $355,000 salary.

Three men were seriously injured after being struck while putting on tire chains on Hwy 50 near Johnson Pass amid heavy Sierra snow.

A federal judge temporarily blocked the Education Department from withholding roughly $4.9 billion from California after the state sued over FERPA findings about gender‑identity records.

Three people were arrested in Elk Grove after officers tied a vehicle to multiple catalytic‑converter thefts; surveillance and a police bulletin helped lead detectives to the suspects. Court appearances are set for Tuesday.

A cold Pacific storm brings rain, gusty southerly winds and afternoon thunderstorms to Sacramento. Expect slick roads, gusts and mountain snow through Thursday.

CHP says SR‑49 north of Crystal Boulevard near Placerville is closed for a fatal crash investigation; officials estimate about a two‑hour closure and warn of delays.

A boater reported seeing a body in the Sacramento River near Freeport Bridge Monday; multiple agencies searched the water into the evening.

CHSRA CEO Ian Choudri was arrested in Folsom on suspicion of domestic battery a day after appearing with Gov. Gavin Newsom at a Kern County railhead opening.

Stockton police say a 26-year-old was shot on North El Dorado and a 37-year-old was arrested after a brief chase; the victim is expected to survive.

A new Chick‑fil‑A at 8140 Elk Grove Blvd opens Thursday with a cow‑costume free‑meal giveaway and about 30 local jobs created.

NWS has a flood advisory in effect across several inland counties through about 4 p.m. Monday, warning of water over roadways and localized flooding. Drivers are urged to avoid flooded streets.

Pancho Villa BBQ’s food-truck classics have landed in Fair Oaks, where slow-smoked tri-tip, pulled pork, tortas and party catering are now served at a storefront. The new spot was featured on Good Day Sacramento.