New county-level data unveiled in Sacramento shows nearly 16 million Californians can't afford basic costs; food banks are urging lawmakers for $110M to shore up supplies.

Maui’s Ululani Hawaiian Shave Ice arrives in Old Sacramento this weekend with a soft opening May 21 and a grand opening May 23, bringing 50+ fruit-forward syrups and likely long lines.

Enrollment is dropping across Sacramento City Unified — some high schools are crowded while dozens of campuses sit mostly empty, prompting talk of consolidations. State and local data reveal which neighborhoods are shrinking and which are growing.

Two riders on e‑motorcycles died and a pickup driver was arrested after a late‑night crash near Mather. Investigators are still processing the scene.

The Daily Nosh, from Randy and Lisa Peters, will open June 8 at 105 Vernon St with scratch-made breakfast and lunch plus indoor/outdoor seating and a beverage program.

A North Highlands duplex fire on Tuesday heavily damaged both units, displaced 12 people and sent two to the hospital; Sacramento Metro Fire says investigators are probing the cause.

Cool morning, quick warmup — highs in the 90s today and near 100°F by Thursday. Dry air keeps fire risk elevated; plan ahead.

Residents across Stockton report a lingering, unpleasant odor in tap water even as officials say tests show the supply is safe. Utilities are flushing lines and testing to clear the smell.

As Sacramento holds its May tax‑default auction, the 2025 Oak Park house explosion that killed a homeowner is prompting fresh scrutiny of occupied properties sold "as is."

Jenn Chawla says multiple campaign signs were defaced with racial slurs in two incidents and posted photos online; several damaged signs were found near Elkhorn Boulevard.

Crews began the final phase Monday at the former Specialized Fibers site in Corning as state and county agencies clear thousands of tons of fire‑damaged material. CalRecycle is leading the work and may seek cost recovery.

Young Latino voters say rent, gas and healthcare top their lists — even as some candidates double down on immigration messaging ahead of the June 2 primary.

California’s Black Legislative Caucus unveiled a state Voting Rights Act after the Supreme Court’s Callais decision, pitching a state-level fix to preserve representation for communities of color.