California will ban consumer-facing "sell-by" labels and require 'BEST if Used by' or 'USE by' wording to cut waste and confusion starting July 1. The change affects packaging, stores and donations.

Clear morning gives way to sun and a high near 90°F on Sunday, June 21; mid‑90s arrive midweek.

A major outage left tens of thousands across Placer County without power, darkening intersections and prompting emergency calls.

Conservation groups and the Northern Chumash filed suit in Sacramento asking a judge to undo State Parks’ Oceano Dunes approvals, arguing the plan prioritizes off‑road recreation over protected wildlife.

A state anti‑hate grant that funded 27 San Diego nonprofits is at risk as Sacramento budget talks leave renewal uncertain.

Davis police searched north Davis after reports of an unconfirmed mountain lion near Wintun Place. Officers used foot patrols and a drone but did not locate the animal.

Sunny with a high near 86°F today. Heat climbs into the 90s midweek; watch north‑state thunderstorms.

A juvenile was shot in the 3400 block of Evergreen Circle in West Sacramento and taken to a nearby hospital; police say a suspect was arrested. Detectives are investigating.

A wildfire called Harmony was reported in Nevada County at 1:59 p.m. on June 19. Officials say it’s burning on private land with containment and cause unknown.

A stolen Sacramento Police cruiser led to a southbound chase on Highway 99 that ended near Turner Road; the driver was detained after a CHP PIT attempt.

Gridley police arrested a 32-year-old suspect in the August 2025 warehouse death of Edgar Carlos Garcia. The suspect was booked into the Butte County Jail on homicide-related charges.

Inspectors found 38 German cockroaches at Pho Bac Hoa Viet, prompting a red placard; the restaurant was reinspected and passed the next day.

High Sierra's 34th festival moves to Grass Valley July 2 6 with Steel Pulse headlining and a multi-genre bill. Expect expanded camping, RV access and family programming.