Tahoe National Forest moved to Stage 1 restrictions on June 26, banning campfires outside developed sites and planning night‑flying drones with infrared cameras over the July 4 weekend.

Health inspectors shut a Valley Hi Cajun spot after finding dozens of roaches, an egg sac and heavy grease. The kitchen remains closed pending corrections and reinspection.

Dashcam shows a Yuba City pursuit that reached 100 mph and ended with a Plumas Lake man booked on DUI and felony evading charges. No injuries were reported.

Cal Fire warns illegal fireworks can cause serious burns and spark wildfires in the Auburn area. Local bans and state penalties apply.

A man died after a late-night stabbing near Atlas Avenue in south Sacramento; investigators say no suspect information has been released.

Kubota’s Elk Grove distribution hub is left with about $1.5M in California Competes credits after state adjustments. The award is tied to hiring milestones and a roughly $44.7M investment commitment.

A CSU review praised Luke Wood’s energy and big programs at Sac State but ordered steps to rebuild trust, finish repatriation and streamline operations.

A fast-moving fire on the 400 block of Harold Street in Lodi displaced six adults and a child; crews knocked the blaze down in about 20 minutes. No injuries were reported.

Sac Metro Fire opened the long‑awaited Zinfandel training academy in Rancho Cordova, giving recruits a permanent campus with classrooms, outdoor training buildings and a memorial statue. The inaugural class of 19 starts this summer.

A county grand jury says Sacramento has cut overnight jail releases but still lets too many people out after dark, and it wants a sheriff response and concrete fixes.

A San Joaquin County grand jury’s latest report puts the Stockton City Council under renewed scrutiny as city leaders promise reviews and push back on parts of the findings.

A Sacramento County grand jury says Rancho Murieta's water district subsidized the country club’s irrigation for nearly four decades and flagged conflicts and management failures. The report orders a formal response and leaves ratepayers watching the next hearings.

Vallarta Prime quietly soft‑launched in South Land Park, serving fire‑grilled meats, handmade tortillas and coastal Jalisco seafood in a small Sutterville storefront. The menu features tacos al carbón and an aguachile in black lava bowls.