South Lake Tahoe’s council loosened short‑term rental rules while a proposed cap on second homes stalled, leaving locals facing high vacancy and strained housing options. The city says a new permit cap and affordable projects will be part of the response.

A wildfire called the Carlie Fire was reported in Shasta County on March 28. It's burning on private land and investigators say the cause is undetermined.

Sunny and warm in Sacramento today with highs near 86°F; a cooler, wetter pattern moves in Tuesday–Wednesday. Stay hydrated and check local cooling resources.

A driver was killed in a hit-and-run on Florin Road Friday night. Police have opened a major collision probe and are asking for tips and video.

Colusa Indian Energy and Strata Expanse announced plans for a power‑first AI and energy campus on Colusa tribal land, pairing a Center of Excellence with the tribe’s microgrid.

Ashlon Jackson banked in a buzzer-beating 3 to lift Duke to an 87-85 Sweet 16 win over LSU in Sacramento, sending the Blue Devils to the Elite Eight.

Detectives arrested Larry Candies, 75, on eight counts of lewd and lascivious acts; investigators say there may be more victims.

Sunny, unusually warm weekend in Sacramento with highs in the 80s. Rain and cooler weather return Tuesday, March 31.

A boarded‑up commercial building on the 2300 block of American River Drive burned Saturday; one firefighter was injured and officials are treating the origin as suspicious.

Retired Rancho Cordova city manager Cyrus Abhar filed a pre-application for a 100-unit Green Oaks senior living project near Orangevale at 6131 Kenneth Ave. The plan pairs assisted and independent living and will need county approval.

Diamond Springs' Kings Meats plans a roughly 4,000‑sq‑ft second shop at El Dorado Hills Town Center, bringing dry‑aged beef and specialty goods closer to the suburbs.

UCLA pulled away in the second half at Golden 1 Center, beating Minnesota 80-56. Kiki Rice led the Bruins as UCLA advanced to the Elite Eight.

Six live mice skittering around the dry storage area was enough for Sacramento County inspectors to shut down Smile Food Market — a beloved Korean grocery that's been on Bradshaw Road since 1998 and earned a genuine TikTok following. About 30 bags of flour, beans, and oatmeal went straight to the dumpster.