A Shasta County family is seeking answers after Brion E. Spidle was found unconscious and later died at Pleasant Valley State Prison. Corrections officials say two inmates were identified as suspected assailants.

SMF's SMForward program lays out a packed 2026 calendar: a skybridge, a 5,500-space garage, a Concourse B expansion and phased baggage upgrades.

A mountain biker was rescued in the Sierra Buttes by CHP's helicopter and NCCFD, highlighting interagency coordination and quick response in wilderness emergencies.

A 140‑unit Roseville condo complex known as The Phoenician sold for $34 million to a South Placer County buyer, new reporting shows.

Essential safety gear was stolen from a Stockton fire engine, including a helmet, jackets, and other items, affecting the firefighters' emergency response readiness.

Deni Avdija returned from injury scoring 26 points, aiding the Blazers to beat the Kings 117-110. Teammate Clingan also shone with 21 points and 17 rebounds.

Three people were killed in a pre-dawn three-vehicle crash on westbound I-80 near the Cordelia truck scales in Fairfield. CHP closed westbound lanes and is investigating.

Sacramento is holding several events to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including the 44th annual March for the Dream and other celebrations with community engagement and youth programs.

A wrong-way crash on I-80 in Solano County led to three deaths. Details and cause are under investigation; a secondary collision occurred during the response.

A woman died after her SUV hit a utility pole in Citrus Heights; initial investigation suggests alcohol may be a factor. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

A state bill would force insurers to publish denial rates and face fines when many denials are overturned — a move supporters say will keep kids from losing needed care.

Regulators cut a program that provided batteries, hotel stays and hands‑on emergency planning for people with disabilities; centers report layoffs and lost capacity. Advocates say in‑person support can’t be replaced by referrals alone.

The NWS forecast for Sacramento predicts calm, foggy conditions early in the week with highs in the mid-50s, and a gradual warming to 61 degrees by Thursday.