The state approved roughly $221 million in CalCompetes credits for 17 firms, projects that officials say will create 4,489 jobs and about $1 billion in private investment.

Cloudy start gives way to sun and a high near 78°F. Expect 90s this weekend and possible triple‑digit heat early next week.

UC Davis Health’s trauma recovery center was left out of this year’s state grants after Prop. 36 cut into the Prop. 47 savings that fund victim services. Advocates want $34M in bridge money to keep clinics open.

Two people were arrested after a Jan. 31 jewelry-store burglary at the Westfield Galleria that took nearly $200,000; police say a multiagency probe recovered some items and linked the suspects to other cases.

Rep. Doris Matsui won $3.15M in federal planning funds to advance a proposed 4‑acre deck park over I‑5 that aims to stitch downtown back to the riverfront.

An ALPR alert led Elk Grove officers to a blue Mazda Saturday; a 34‑year‑old wanted in a kidnapping and robbery probe was taken into custody.

CBA President Kevin Gould warns a budget trailer change and new emergency-forbearance bills could shrink mortgage access and threaten second loans many buyers rely on.

Placer County deputies arrested three people tied to an "oil‑in‑the‑engine" car‑buying scam that targeted sellers across California; investigators recovered thousands in cash.

A Yuba County man was arrested May 4 after deputies say he introduced fentanyl into the county jail; an autopsy ruled the prisoner's September death a fentanyl overdose. The investigation is ongoing.

New data show California’s per‑student K‑12 funding rose to $19,894 in 2022–23 and the state climbed from the national bottom to roughly 13th — but much of the gain came from one‑time COVID dollars.

Folsom High briefly locked down Tuesday after an anonymous threatening call. Police swept the campus and found no credible threat.

NPOP officers say a vehicle stop in the 700 block of Plaza Ave on April 2 led to two arrests after a brief foot pursuit. Officers recovered a loaded firearm and about 100 oxycodone pills.

City leaders opened hearings on a proposed FY2026–27 budget that aims to close a $66.2M shortfall; dozens of jobs and some services could be cut while police and fire staffing is defended.