County inspectors briefly closed two Sacramento‑area eateries for a cockroach infestation and plumbing failures; a downtown restaurant was cited for food‑temperature problems and later cleared.

Sunny Friday with highs near 91°F and gusty south winds. Heat builds to around 101°F by next week.

Buzz Oates is moving Placer Commerce Center from infrastructure into vertical construction, planning two speculative warehouses on the 400‑acre site north of Roseville.

After AB 1 became operative on July 1, 2026, legislative staff across California quietly began organizing around comp time, promotions and pay.

Caltrans closed two westbound US‑50 off‑ramps overnight in Sacramento as the $511.1M Fix50 project enters its final phase; officials target July 2026 for completion.

Ivan Garza, 25, a former Sacramento State offensive lineman and Delano native, died after being struck by a vehicle. Family and the Hornets mourned and a GoFundMe was started.

Spitz opened Friday at Rocky Ridge Town Center in Roseville, bringing its doner wraps, loaded fries and vegan options to Douglas Boulevard with opening‑day giveaways.

A West Sacramento man is in custody after a Wednesday-night stabbing; the victim was hospitalized and is expected to survive. Investigators are still working the case.

Lawmakers want to lock more AI‑era gains into California’s rainy‑day fund and exempt those deposits from the state spending cap. The Save for California’s Future Act will appear on the November 3 ballot.

A long-shuttered West Sacramento park reopens with a splash pad, skatepark and accessible upgrades after a $7.8 million renovation.

Waymo confirmed autonomous testing has started in Sacramento with an autonomous specialist aboard; the company says there is no public launch date yet.

Chick-fil-A opened at 7411 Fair Oaks Blvd in Carmichael on July 9, bringing roughly 60 jobs and a $25,000 donation to the Sacramento Food Bank. The new spot offers drive‑thru and mobile ordering.

AB 1948 lengthens California CCW license terms from two to three years. The change takes effect Jan. 1, 2027 and counties are updating renewal schedules.