Cool morning and a sunny Saturday with highs near 79°F. Gusty Delta winds this morning and elevated fire weather risk Sunday–Monday.

Visit California has named tourism veteran Julie Coker as its next president and CEO; Caroline Beteta will retire in September 2026 after nearly 30 years leading the agency. Coker starts in October and will oversee statewide marketing programs.

A jury convicted three people in the 2024 Carmichael killing of a Folsom CVS manager. Prosecutors say the plot was aimed at collecting life insurance proceeds.

The state would split the top violation category and raise minimum fines for health‑related pesticide breaches, with a public comment window and virtual hearings in July.

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.