Growers in the Tule and Tulare Lake basins had to report groundwater use by May 1, 2026; new state fees, meters and data collection aim to curb subsidence and protect wells.

A pre-dawn quake near Silver Springs rattled the Sierra and was felt in Lake Tahoe and Sacramento. Officials report no immediate major damage or injuries.

Cattlemens Steakhouse has opened at 9105 W Stockton Blvd in Elk Grove, bringing hand-cut steaks, prime rib and a full dinner menu to the downtown corridor.

A multi‑county pursuit in Northern California ended after deputies fired at a fleeing driver; the suspect was arrested and is receiving medical care.

Sacramento Bee reporters and colleagues at other McClatchy papers are withholding bylines after a Claude‑based AI tool repackaged reporting, prompting grievances and debate about labeling.

Sacramento Valley ICAC detectives served a search warrant in Woodland and say evidence suggests attempted grooming; potential victims are asked to contact tip lines.

A crowded June 2 primary will decide who replaces Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis. Big names including Fiona Ma, Michael Tubbs and Josh Fryday are vying for the post.

Fear of immigration enforcement led some U.S.‑citizen students in California to forgo the FAFSA this year, shrinking mixed‑status filings and threatening access to federal grants.

Sunny and warm Friday in Sacramento with highs near 84°F. A late‑Sunday system brings showers, mountain snow and a chance of thunderstorms.

A barricade on the 7200 block of Washburn in North Highlands prompted a SWAT deployment and nearby evacuations; one person was hospitalized and investigators remain on scene.

Two eaglets fell from a nest at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge; one died at the scene and the other later died after being taken to a rehab facility, officials say.

A Sacramento family built the city's first permitted 3D‑printed home in their backyard, using robot‑extruded concrete to form the shell and clearing a city permit.

Sutter filed a nearly $12M permit to outfit its SixSixty building as an Advanced Orthopedics & Sports Medicine center, a concrete step toward a late‑2027 opening. The filing follows the system’s full‑building lease and city action to track the remodel project.