A wildfire called the Scott Fire was reported in Sacramento County on May 21. Federal trackers list it as burning on private land with cause undetermined.

Lightning in a Bottle returned to Buena Vista Lake May 20–24, drawing thousands for five days of music, art and camping while organizers and health officials emphasize precautions.

Sunny and hot today with highs near 92°F. Gusty winds and elevated fire risk through early next week.

Two people were arrested after an alleged armed robbery at a Woodland Target; police recovered a pellet gun that resembled a real firearm.

County supervisors approved a retroactive MOU allowing the sheriff to join a Homeland Security Task Force that includes ICE and other federal partners. Advocates raised transparency concerns.

An appellate panel affirmed the state law that can permit up to four homes on a single‑family lot and sent charter‑city challenges back to trial courts after SB450’s changes.

Slick City Action Park leased 33,459 sq ft at Sunrise Tomorrow, bringing an indoor slide park to the former Sunrise Mall in Citrus Heights.

Chef Najeary Bennett brings Jerkies back to Empress Tavern this Sunday with jerk chicken, oxtail, vegan curry and Miss Birdy’s sweet potato pudding. Arrive early—last time everything sold out.

Oakmont Properties bought 16 Powerhouse in Midtown Sacramento for $34.5M, a sale CBRE says set the market’s highest price‑per‑unit in four years.

Step Up Housing plans to buy the 268‑unit Copper Creek Apartments and designate most homes as income‑restricted, public filings show. Bond paperwork outlines a TEFRA review and financing plan.

A Sacramento jury convicted D’Anthony Chaney of first‑degree murder in a 2022 South Land Park shooting outside a liquor store. Sentencing is set for July 31, 2026.

The owner of Element Student Living filed Chapter 11 as a foreclosure loomed, court dockets show; creditors including Fannie Mae are active in the case.

A Thunder Valley guest turned a 10‑cent Dancing Drums spin into a $381,009 progressive jackpot this past Saturday, adding to a run of six‑figure payouts at the Lincoln resort.