California regulators hit Anthem Blue Cross with a $15M fine and ordered up to four years of independent auditor oversight after finding repeated failures in the insurer’s complaint system.

Rancho Cordova police say a gun was fired inside a motel room Friday; one person was arrested and a handgun was recovered.

Authorities recovered a woman's body from the Sacramento River near Walnut Grove after a vehicle drove off Twin Cities Road; CHP and the county coroner are investigating.

Family‑run Taqueria La Perla Tapatia is expanding beyond Arden‑Arcade, with a Rancho Cordova permit filing and a South Sacramento "coming soon" listed on its site.

Black Sails Coffee has leased the former Naked Coffee roastery at 3527 Broadway and plans a Valentine’s Day opening with on‑site roasting and espresso.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office warns of tax season IRS scams, advising residents to be vigilant against threats and unconventional payment demands.

Police in Stockton arrested two suspects after a high-speed chase initiated by an unsafe lane change and called off for safety before the suspects crashed and fled on foot.

Soil Born Farms in Rancho Cordova offers organic produce, education, and community programs, with a farmstand, classes, a nursery, and a teen empowerment initiative.

Davis maintains its Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community status from the League of American Bicyclists, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to cycling culture and infrastructure.

Placer County has declared February 4 as Cancer Prevention Day and is holding a week-long awareness campaign with a focus on different cancers, including a free webinar on skin cancer prevention.

Manteca Police carried out a Minor Decoy Operation to tackle underage drinking, with one minor successfully purchasing alcohol at three venues. The operation, part of ABC collaboration, underscores the need for strict ID checks by businesses.

Sacramento police say a search warrant recovered more than a pound of fentanyl, other drugs, cash and a loaded firearm. A 34-year-old man was arrested, officials said.

Sutter Health is reportedly negotiating to buy nine SacRT parcels in Midtown, including 1400 29th St. The potential deal could trigger major redevelopment near its Midtown hospital.