Placer County parents and the DA’s office traveled to Sacramento to back AB 1667, which would make furnishing fentanyl to a minor a serious felony.

Washington placed Afghanistan on a new wrongful-detention blacklist, accusing the Taliban of "hostage diplomacy" and pushing for the release of detained Americans.

Roseville agreed to a $900,000 settlement after a 2021 nail‑salon arrest that plaintiffs say caused a traumatic brain injury. A judge has set deadlines to approve the minor’s share.

An Attorney General–led search of a Rancho Cordova home turned up an inert rocket launcher and a pistol modified to fire like a machine gun; a man faces felony firearms and child‑cruelty charges.

Sergey Brin reportedly gave to Republican Steve Hilton while also funding pro‑housing efforts and other gubernatorial bids, signaling Silicon Valley donors are hedging bets in 2026.

A wrong-way crash on I-5 south of County Road 8 left two people dead and a third seriously injured; CHP says impairment is suspected. Investigators are still on scene.

Rep. Kevin Kiley announced he is leaving the Republican Party and will run as an independent in California’s redrawn 6th District while still caucusing with House Republicans. The move tightens an already narrow GOP margin in the House.

Brad Gates will lead the unified El Dorado County Fire district after a unanimous board vote. He’ll transition with the current chief as the districts complete annexation.

An 8-year-old boy was airlifted to Renown after falling roughly 30 feet from the Grandview chairlift at Sierra‑at‑Tahoe; authorities say the incident is under review.

County planners have opened code and corridor-plan updates — including a North Watt Avenue Specific Plan — to make multifamily housing easier to build along major Sacramento corridors. Officials say the changes aim to speed by‑right projects and support transit-oriented growth.

Court documents show Raymond Victor Calderon faces 16 counts after last Wednesday’s freeway shootings that closed parts of I‑5 and Highway 160 and hospitalized one driver.

Stockton’s council approved a request to seek $7M in federal funding for University of the Pacific’s planned medical school, part of a $150M development plan.

Sunny Tuesday with highs near 72°F in Sacramento. Expect a warm stretch later in the week with 80s returning and heat‑safety guidance available.