A Bloomberg Government investigation found only five lobbyist audits from 2019–2025. San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan has urged state leaders to fix the shortfall.

The California DOJ says Kai Jones pleaded guilty and received an eight-year sentence for human trafficking and sexual exploitation of two minors.

A jury convicted Mina Nazari of killing her 4-year-old daughter and trying to kill her son. Prosecutors say the Modesto mother now faces multiple life sentences.

A 'coming soon' sign at 7411 W. Stockton Blvd suggests Rang Coffeehouse is moving from pop-ups into a permanent Sacramento storefront in the former Crab N Spice space. The Business Journal reported the sign but no opening date has been announced.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order barring state appointees and their close associates from betting on prediction markets amid insider-betting concerns.

Elk Grove approved a one‑year pilot letting residents 62+ ride select SacRT buses free, funded by Measure E and capped at $100,000 in reimbursements. The move aims to boost access for seniors who can’t drive.

The DOJ has opened a civil‑rights probe into two California women's prisons after allegations that housing transgender inmates led to sexual assaults. Federal investigators are reviewing records and testimony.

A Valley Springs resident was bitten by a rattlesnake as warm, early spring weather brings rattlers out; local experts and fire crews are urging caution.

Sunny, dry weekend with highs in the low‑to‑mid 80s and breezy pockets near the Sierra. Rain and mountain snow chances return mid‑to‑late next week.

Inspectors shut a Sacramento market after finding six live mice; other recent inspections also uncovered cockroaches, rodent droppings and slime in ice machines.

A Sacramento family mourns 26-year-old Shauvin Horsley after he was struck and dragged near Madison Avenue; CHP says an arrest has been made.

Teachers say threats, a Supreme Court opt‑out ruling and uneven enforcement are chilling mandated LGBTQ history lessons across California.

Tulsa dessert chain Sugar Llamas has signed leases in Roseville and Rocklin and is aiming to open both shops in July–August 2026.