Aubrey Bettencourt, a third‑generation Hanford grower and former NRCS chief, has been nominated to lead the Bureau of Reclamation. Her confirmation would shape water allocations across the West.

A late-night traffic stop in Yuba City led officers to about 76 grams of meth and the arrest of two residents, police say.

A 16-year-old boy was found shot and killed on Wisconsin Avenue in North Sacramento. Homicide detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information to contact police.

A juvenile driver was found shot and died after crashing into a tree on Hickock Court, Stockton police say.

The state political watchdog reached a $31,500 settlement with Gov. Gavin Newsom after finding dozens of behested-payment reports tied to the January 2025 Los Angeles fires were filed late. The FPPC's enforcement filing lists major corporate donors and totals more than $5.5 million in late reports.

AB 2218, authored by Ash Kalra, passed the Assembly 57-0 and would require state agencies to recognize and address historic water harms against California tribes. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Sunny and hot in Sacramento with highs near 95°F today. Cooling centers and pools are available; call 2-1-1 for locations and hours.

E. & J. Gallo suspended crush operations at its Turner Road West plant in Lodi and laid off 20 workers as it shifts capacity across California. The company says impacted employees will get transition support.

A woman was found dead on the 2300 block of Rene Avenue in north Sacramento; investigators processed the scene and detained several people while the probe remains active. Police are asking anyone with information to contact dispatch.

San Joaquin County deputies pulled submerged cars from the Delta that were thickly coated in invasive golden mussels, officials say.

Morning is mild, then a rapid warm-up: highs near 98°F Saturday with a Heat Advisory through tonight and an Extreme Heat Warning starting Sunday.

The California Energy Commission has proposed staged rules to make replacement tires more fuel‑efficient. Regulators say the move would save drivers money and cut emissions by 2035.

Echo 1 completed three rescues in 24 hours, airlifting seven people from river and mountain incidents across El Dorado County.