A judge ruled Patterson illegally denied the 719‑home Keystone Ranch over groundwater conditions and gave the city 90 days to reconsider the subdivision map under state law. The decision raises questions about who pays for a costly recharge basin and how the city will meet RHNA targets.

A near-$40,000 estate gift to Sacramento’s DAV post touched off a legal fight with national leaders over who controls bequests. The dispute highlights how national rules and big reserves can clash with small local posts.

A Sacramento man says a black bear charged at him outside his Lake Tahoe vacation home; bear spray stopped the animal but temporarily blinded him with overspray. Local experts warn visitors to secure food and trash.

Clear mornings and mid-90s afternoons start Thursday, July 9. Call 2-1-1 for cooling centers.

Folsom Tap House & Kitchen will close at 9 p.m. on July 9 after years as a local beer hall. The kitchen is closed and the last two nights are cash-only.

A local coalition has sued to block a Maverik travel center inside the Galt Ranch project, arguing truck‑oriented fueling features will harm traffic, safety and the environment.

Thirteen downtown SacRT light‑rail stations will close Thursday through Sunday for platform upgrades. Shuttle buses will bridge the Blue and Gold lines and riders should expect longer trips.

Placer Mosquito officials confirmed the county's first West Nile–positive mosquito samples of 2026 and are expanding trapping and targeted treatments. Residents are urged to use repellents and report dead birds.

A birthday visit to Sky River Casino turned into a $400,000 payday when an Elk Grove player hit the Triple Diamond progressive on a $5 blackjack side bet.

Folsom says East Bidwell traffic has surged to more than 66,000 vehicles a day, up from about 37,000 in 2019. A July 16 workshop will gather resident feedback on turn lanes, bike links and crossings.

Thirteen people were arrested in Turlock after an undercover online operation targeting adults who sought contact with minors. Police say the investigation remains active.

A hit-and-run at the Lead Hill Walmart led Roseville officers to Folsom Lake, where a suspect was arrested after police tracked a truck, trailer and boat.

Placer County opened a POST‑certified sheriff’s training academy in North Auburn, showcasing mock classrooms, a training bar and residential scenarios for recruits.