German Rangel won $142,327.60 at Sky River Casino after a $5 side bet on a Bonus Spin Xtreme progressive. The payout adds to a recent streak of six-figure wins at the Elk Grove property.

Chief Judge Troy Nunley sanctioned a federal prosecutor after missed filings in a habeas case, a flashpoint as the Eastern District struggles with more than 3,000 immigration petitions. The U.S. Attorney’s office says it has added staff and new procedures to cope.

A former Del Campo player filed a federal civil‑rights suit alleging coaches used racial slurs, ignored a doctor’s note and worsened an injury that ended his running career.

Samir Fadel has applied for a beer-and-wine license for 736 Mono Way and is developing a concept called Divine Bistro in downtown Sonora.

Starbucks plans a double‑lane drive‑thru at Westbridge Plaza in West Sacramento, city records show. Planning approvals and a CEQA filing have cleared the way.

Farmworkers across California say supervisors are threatening deportation to silence complaints, deepening fear and underreporting of workplace abuse.

Nine people were arrested after a July attack on a Stabler Lane home where nearly 100 rounds were fired; investigators recovered 95 casings and multiple firearms.

Aiona, from the team behind Allora, opens on Monday at 1213 K Street with a wood‑fired kitchen, a 3,000‑bottle wine cellar and private dining.

Central POP deputies say a March 24 shots‑fired call on Bowling Drive led to two arrests and the seizure of guns, ammo, high‑capacity magazines and narcotics.

Sac City Unified is weighing closure of a small Waldorf charter after years of deficits and falling enrollment.

A person was struck and killed on Florin Road near Fletcher Farms Drive early Friday; investigators and the coroner are on scene. Traffic disruptions are expected.

SacRT says a bus bridge is in place on the Gold Line after a car went around crossing gates and struck a Folsom‑bound train. Shuttle buses are serving Mather Field/Mills to Sunrise and delays are expected.

Clear, breezy Friday in Sacramento with gusty north winds and highs near 74°F. Winds ease into the weekend before rain returns late Sunday.