Sacramento renewed its Prohousing Designation with a top score of 108, giving the city stronger access to state housing incentives and a competitive edge in grant rounds.

Five former Device Brewing staff have relaunched the old 14th Avenue brewery as Balance Beerworks. The family-run taproom opens with a free two-day grand opening weekend.

Thieves cut a secured fence and stripped rooftop HVAC units at the Sutter County Library's Yuba City branch, leaving critical damage and repair costs that may top $100,000. Police recovered cutting tools and are asking the public for tips.

The DOJ says UC Davis School of Medicine used a socioeconomic "Davis Scale" to reshape classes by race; UC Davis says it strongly disagrees and settlement talks are planned.

A vegetation fire near Bradshaw and Elder Creek burned about two acres and damaged several outbuildings in south Sacramento; no injuries were reported.

The 82-year-old driver police say caused a chain-reaction crash on Chico's Esplanade has died; investigators continue reconstructing last Wednesday's collision.

Five orphaned black bear cubs released in November 2025 hibernated successfully and returned healthy, state wildlife officials say. The fall release was an experimental test.

Republic FC will host a free two-day World Cup block party June 24–25 and launched a Sac Soccer Guide listing 30+ watch-party venues across Sacramento.

Authorities arrested a 17-year-old on a homicide warrant tied to a Feb. 3 North Sacramento shooting. The suspect was booked into Juvenile Hall while detectives continue their probe.

A David Lubin kindergarten teacher has sued SCUSD, alleging her class was segregated, she was denied accommodations and then terminated.

Kindred Estate Vineyards aims for a November opening in Wilton, promising a tasting room plus farm tours and seasonal agritourism on a nearly 7‑acre property.

Two people were shot Tuesday in south Sacramento's Meadowview area; victims were taken to hospitals and police are investigating.

A car plowed into a Stockton storefront during an evening dance class, injuring two 9‑year‑olds. Authorities say most students were on the opposite side and investigators do not suspect drugs or alcohol.