Hundreds rallied at the State Capitol to protest proposed IHSS cuts, warning the changes would strip vital home care from vulnerable Californians.

Sen. Steve Padilla amended SB 420 to bar nonprofits tied to private ICE jails from claiming the Welfare Exemption after reporting showed a local foundation avoided millions in property taxes.

Stockton Street Dogs and city leaders are pitching a pet‑friendly temporary campground that would keep people and pets together while offering showers, Wi‑Fi and help finding housing.

A pre-dawn crash in Modesto killed two people after a car struck a house near Robin Hood Drive and Tuxford Lane. Early reports say a CHP pursuit may have preceded the collision.

A convicted Oroville religious leader is due in court today as victims prepare statements and prosecutors seek a possible life term.

Chef Joe Pruner previewed Bocce with a neighborhood pop-up that drew long lines. The small East Sacramento spot aims to serve pasta, pizza and sandwiches and open in the weeks ahead.

Oroville police say body‑worn camera footage shows officers acted appropriately during an encounter with two teens that appeared in a viral social‑media clip.

The Mechoopda tribe reclaimed roughly 450 acres near Big Chico Creek in Butte County, a state‑backed land return meant to restore stewardship and protect the watershed.

A 21-year-old man was killed inside the lobby of the Motel 6 on Elsie Avenue in south Sacramento; deputies say a suspect fled and a search is underway.

Red Flag Warning for Sacramento Valley Wednesday–Thursday. Inland highs could hit triple digits by Thursday.

California’s attorney general announced a DOJ Affordability Response Team to investigate hidden fees and pricing schemes across groceries, housing and healthcare. The office says consumers can submit complaints that may trigger investigations.

Yosemite has declared the start of its 2026 fire season and is urging visitors to follow campfire, smoking and parking rules as fuels dry. Park officials warn restrictions could tighten as conditions worsen.

A warehouse in La Riviera caught fire Monday evening; crews battled flames and kept the blaze from spreading while investigators opened an inquiry.