Fire crews answered 263 incidents across the Sacramento region on July 4, most tied to illegal fireworks; officials say no major structural fires were reported. Drone footage will guide upcoming citations.

A fatal early-morning stabbing on Cantrill Drive left one person dead and a suspect in custody as investigators work the scene.

Final unofficial tallies put Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton into the November runoff after late mail ballots shifted the June primary leaderboard. The tally shows Becerra ahead of Hilton as counties completed their canvass.

A pursuit on I-80 ended in a deputy-involved shooting Sunday near Antelope Road in Citrus Heights, closing the freeway and prompting an active investigation.

Cool morning gives way to sunny upper-80s today; midweek warms into the 90s. Check 2-1-1 for cooling centers.

A stabbing early Sunday at El Mercado Drive and Chettenham Drive left one man dead and another hospitalized; homicide detectives are investigating.

Six people were rescued from the Sacramento River near Chico on Saturday; all were pulled to shore and reported uninjured. Crews from CAL FIRE and Butte County Search & Rescue responded.

Clear morning with a slight chance of spotty showers late morning. Cooler early week, then heat could spike near 98°F by Thursday.

CDCR says 49-year-old Miguel Banuelos walked away from Washington Ridge Conservation Camp on July 4. Authorities released his description and tip lines.

A vegetation fire burned near the 9100 block of McCoy Avenue in Sacramento's Vineyard area on Saturday; crews worked to contain the flames and protect nearby homes.

Placer County closed Lake Forest beaches after large teen gatherings left trash, fueled underage drinking and snarled neighborhood streets during the holiday weekend.

A woman was found dead inside a Foothill Farms apartment after deputies carried out a wellness check on Holworthy Way. Homicide detectives are investigating.

Citrus Heights warns illegal fireworks could trigger $1,000‑per‑device fines and drone surveillance this holiday weekend.