California State Parks warns of elevated E. coli at Willow Creek, Nimbus Flats and Black Miners Bar at Folsom Lake. Agencies say more testing will run through the summer.

A flag-bearing skydiver appeared to make a hard landing at the Folsom Pro Rodeo; video shows the jumper dip near the grandstands and the extent of injuries is unclear. Local stations are verifying footage and the jumper's condition.

A Lodi mother says she found blood on the walls of a Salas Park restroom, raising fresh concerns about cleaning and safety at the city's busy sports complex.

Clear morning gives way to a fast warm-up; highs in the low 90s today and near 92°F on July 4. Call 2-1-1 for cooling center locations.

Federal agents arrested an Elk Grove man after a TikTok video threatened to use fireworks to knock out generators at Sacramento federal buildings; court papers link him to a wider White House plot.

Vacaville police arrested a 32-year-old man after a caller reported indecent exposure near the Ulatis library; the department posted video of the arrest.

Taylor Morrison sold 139 future home lots in Elk Grove’s Wildhawk project to land‑banker Millrose for more than $20M, shifting who controls the pace of new homes. The deal could alter the timeline for deliveries in the neighborhood.

A 61-year-old Lincoln man died after his car crossed the centerline and struck a Tesla head-on on Nicolaus Road. CHP says investigators will download Tesla data as part of the probe.

A former Rio Linda teacher pleaded not guilty to felony theft after prosecutors say she siphoned ASB funds. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 15.

A Citrus Heights family's nursery was destroyed when a firework was thrown into their home; police arrested juveniles and neighbors have launched a fundraiser to help replace lost items.

Clear and sunny Thursday with highs near 88°F; warming to low 90s Friday–Saturday. Call 2-1-1 for cooling centers and local heat resources.

Newsom signed a budget that adds roughly $40 million to speed California's vote counting, but advocates say the amount is only a partial fix compared with the roughly $90 million they had requested.

Cal Fire says investigators seized more than 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks in a two‑day sweep as agencies stepped up enforcement ahead of the Fourth.