A 27‑year‑old Sacramento gang member was sentenced to more than 18 years for conspiring to distribute multi‑pound quantities of meth, prosecutors say.

A Rancho Cordova man was sentenced to 40 years to life after a jury convicted him in the 2022 house‑party shooting that killed 20‑year‑old Corey Shearer.

State regulators temporarily suspended Folsom State Slickers' liquor license after an employee was accused of selling drugs, halting alcohol sales while ABC investigates.

Oak Park broke ground on an $8 million restorative housing project on May 8, pairing homes with wraparound services for families escaping sexual exploitation.

Prime Data Centers broke ground on SMF02 at McClellan Park, a 150,000-sq-ft, 18MW AI-ready data center that expands the Sacramento campus and promises new construction jobs.

La Costa Cafe chef Ignacio Ortega will open Nene's by La Costa in the former Juno's space, serving elevated, Mexico City‑inspired plates. No opening date has been announced.

Anchor & Tree has taken over the Crocker Café, serving small-batch roasts and art-inspired menu items open to the public.

A pedestrian was killed after being struck near Power Inn Road and Judette Avenue in Florin; CHP says the driver stayed and cooperated.

The Sacramento DA’s office says an elder parole hearing is set for May 8 for an inmate serving 50‑to‑life, a flashpoint as lawmakers and victims push for changes.

Stanislaus County detectives say remains found near Knights Ferry on April 30 are being investigated as a homicide; authorities are asking the public for tips.

A Modesto‑area warehouse worker died after falling from a lift and being pinned under a 15‑ton forklift; state and county investigators are on the scene.

Placer County prosecutors say the parole board refused to release a man serving 25‑to‑life for a fatal 2021 DUI crash. The DA’s office urged survivors to take part in advocacy efforts.

Morning clouds clear to sun and a quick warm‑up: highs near 84°F Friday, 90s this weekend and possible 100°F spots early next week.