Sources say the MAC could soon vote to add Sacramento State as a football‑only FBS member. The move could bring $15M+ to MAC schools and reshape the Hornets' 2026 season.

Patchy fog Saturday morning. A strong system brings rain, gusts and mountain snow starting Sunday night.

A broken water pipe forced evacuations at the New Colgate Powerhouse near Dobbins on Feb. 13, 2026; Yuba Water crews were on scene and no injuries were reported.

Crystal Basin Cellars has filed with state regulators to open a Placerville tasting room at 2850 Cold Springs Road; the application is pending.

Sen. Suzette Valladares introduced SB 1060 to require a 1,000-foot buffer between large residential treatment centers and schools, a response to protests over a Victorville campus.

The Posh Bagel is listed as "coming soon" for a Lincoln shop at the planned Twelve Bridges Retail Center, aligning with developer maps for the Twelve Bridges Drive and Colonnade Drive site.

FEMA's revised maps tied to the Smith Canal gate remove mandatory federal flood insurance for roughly 8,000 Stockton properties, potentially cutting yearly premiums for many homeowners.

Patchy fog reduced visibility across southern Sacramento and northern San Joaquin valleys Friday; officials urged drivers to slow down and check live road cameras.

Mama’s Makin’ Bacon returns to Memorial Auditorium next Sunday, bringing drag, burlesque and auctions to raise funds for the Sacramento LGBT Community Center.

City and county officials are opening walk‑in weather respite centers as a multi‑day storm with gusty winds approaches, offering daytime and overnight shelter for people in need.

County supervisors say the Sacramento City Council’s delay is blocking an audit and interim leadership at the regional housing agency, putting repairs and projects at risk.

Elk Grove's Chason's Crab Stadium is opening a second location at Folsom's Broadstone Marketplace, targeting April 2026 with its signature garlic butter crab.

About $73 million in CalKIDS scholarship funds is waiting for eligible Sacramento County students. Seniors should check accounts and claim before the March 2 priority deadline.