Arden Fair Mall will get a Taco Bell Cantina in 2026 — the food‑court Taco Bell will expand into adjacent space and bring beer, wine and boozy Twisted Freezes.

Paris Banh Mi is heading to The Davis Collection in Davis, bringing banh mi, pastries and boba. The new outpost is slated for an early January 2026 debut and is hiring now.

Folsom chef John Hornibrook is bringing a rustic breakfast-and-lunch spot to Pine Grove, with permits filed and hiring underway.

Two adults and a juvenile were arrested after an allegedly racially motivated assault in a Grass Valley parking lot; authorities say the victim was hospitalized and prosecutors are reviewing the case.

Marine Pfc. Tanner F. Rubio died during a training exercise at Camp Pendleton; an investigation is ongoing. His service is honored by the 1st Marine Division.

California's bizfile Online system was exploited by a "bad actor" who uploaded documents with pornographic links, prompting an investigation and swift removal of the content by state officials.

Nightly road construction is set to begin on Franklin Boulevard in Sacramento to improve safety, affecting traffic between Sutterville Road and 32nd Avenue from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Nevada County property owners must pay their tax bills by Dec 10 to avoid a 10% penalty. Michelle Bodley offers multiple payment methods, including online, drop boxes, and in-person, before the 5 p.m. deadline.

City Council approved $25 million for Old Sacramento repairs while lease talks with the state keep some riverfront work on hold. The vote funds boardwalks, docks and market fixes.

After more than 15 years in Roseville, Squeeze Burger will close its dining room and run full-time from a food truck while it searches for a new storefront. Owner Charles Rogers says lease-renewal talks fell through and the last day is Jan. 24, 2026.

A Placer County hospice chaplain was sentenced to five years after pleading no contest in the alleged sexual assault of a 76-year-old hospice patient who died days later.

Vacaville police used a drone and K9 to arrest a 21-year-old who allegedly tossed a loaded unserialized handgun onto a storage-unit roof; a 31‑round magazine was recovered.

The National Weather Service reports stable weather for Sacramento with fog, consistent mid-50s temperatures, and partly sunny skies throughout the week.