Foggy morning gives way to rain Tuesday afternoon; expect wet roads and mountain snow through Wednesday.

An inmate at Sacramento County’s Main Jail died Sunday night after a medical emergency; the sheriff opened an in‑custody investigation while the coroner reviews the cause.

Two Taco Bell workers in El Dorado Hills walked off Monday accusing a manager of racist slurs and retaliation. Attorneys say they will file state complaints and union organizers backed the action.

Caltrans released a statewide Director’s Transit Policy to prioritize buses and transit-supportive design on state highways, with an implementation plan due in summer 2026.

A coalition of Central Valley growers has asked President Trump to speed federal funding and approvals to raise Shasta Dam — a move supporters call crucial and opponents say would flood the McCloud River.

San Joaquin RTD suspended service Feb. 9 after drivers filled a special board meeting; Stockton leaders demanded that routes be restored. Riders faced delays with no timeline for resumption.

State officials say California is safeguarding more than $15 billion in forgotten accounts and assets as February is named Unclaimed Property Month. The move is meant to push residents toward the state's searchable database.

California earmarked about $165 million in clean‑truck vouchers for Tesla’s Semi, prompting critics to warn that public funding may be favoring a single maker.

Patchy fog will slow Monday commutes. Rain, thunderstorms and mountain snow arrive Tuesday and Wednesday.

A Thunder Valley guest hit a $243,419 progressive Buffalo jackpot on Feb. 8, adding to the resort’s run of six‑figure payouts. The winner remains anonymous.

A Redding man was arrested after a vehicle pursuit ended at Caldwell Park when two people entered the Sacramento River. Authorities are investigating the river corridor.

One person was arrested after a robbery-linked pursuit ended near Hillsdale and Walerga; deputies are searching for a second suspect.

Patchy morning fog clears to a sunny, mild Sunday; a stronger system Tuesday brings valley rain and Sierra snow that could affect mountain travel.