Some Sacramento buyers are assuming sellers' FHA, VA or USDA loans to lock in roughly 3% rates. The tactic can save hundreds monthly but usually requires lender sign‑off and cash.

Aaron Rodgers' NorCal fund awarded $15,000 to help Paradise High travel to Lahaina for a Sept. 5 Unity Bowl against Lahainaluna, a matchup born from wildfire recovery.

Tahoe City landed at No. 2 on a Business Journals Q1 ranking of the nation’s hottest ZIP codes, highlighting persistent demand and scarce lakefront inventory. Local rules and limited supply help explain the result.

Sunny and mild this Wednesday; mid‑90s possible next week and gusts to 45 mph could raise fire concerns this weekend.

Sacramento clinics are offering TMS while UC Davis advances LSD‑inspired, non‑hallucinogenic drugs in early studies; experts say trials and insurance rules still matter.

A worker was hurt in a sulfuric acid leak at an industrial site on Unsworth Avenue; hazmat crews are on scene and evacuations are being evaluated.

A newly built 7‑Eleven at 3720 Avenue 17 in Madera sold for $12.18 million, a sum brokers say sets a new state benchmark for a single‑tenant 7‑Eleven. The mix of fueling lanes, EV chargers and a long corporate lease made the site unusually valuable.

With the June 2 primary looming, some Democrats are urging voters to hold ballots until the last minute to avoid a split vote — a move officials warn could clog counts.

A Sacramento County inspection found unsafe food temperatures and storage lapses at Saigon Alley in Natomas, earning the restaurant a yellow placard and orders for cleanup.

San Joaquin deputies arrested Steven Rodriguez, tied to a 2017 ambush on Stockton officers, on May 7 on weapons charges. The sheriff’s office said his prior compassionate release is "deeply concerning."

A PG&E outage on Monday evening left more than 6,000 West Sacramento customers without power. Crews were dispatched and PG&E listed a late-night restoration estimate.

Steve Hilton unveiled a Sacramento plan to remake California’s energy regulators, tying deregulation to promises of lower electricity bills and cheaper gas. The move pits his 'Califordable' pitch against Sacramento’s regulatory and political realities.

Clear and warm Tuesday with highs near 88°F; cooler Wednesday, but heat returns late week. Weekend gusts could raise fire-weather concerns.