The Sacramento DA’s office says an elder parole hearing is set for May 8 for an inmate serving 50‑to‑life, a flashpoint as lawmakers and victims push for changes.

Stanislaus County detectives say remains found near Knights Ferry on April 30 are being investigated as a homicide; authorities are asking the public for tips.

A Modesto‑area warehouse worker died after falling from a lift and being pinned under a 15‑ton forklift; state and county investigators are on the scene.

Placer County prosecutors say the parole board refused to release a man serving 25‑to‑life for a fatal 2021 DUI crash. The DA’s office urged survivors to take part in advocacy efforts.

Morning clouds clear to sun and a quick warm‑up: highs near 84°F Friday, 90s this weekend and possible 100°F spots early next week.

Burlington has leased a space at Crestview Village in Carmichael, bringing the national off‑price chain to the Manzanita Avenue shopping corridor. No opening date has been announced yet.

Pastry Cat, a cat‑themed weekend bakery from chef Nariya Charoensupaya, opened a small East Sacramento shop at 533 53rd St selling specialty cookies and laminated pastries. Weekend hours are limited, so go early.

Donuts & Coffey opened its third shop at West Roseville Marketplace, bringing kronuts, mochi doughnuts, coffee and bubble tea to Pleasant Grove Boulevard.

San Bernardino County deputies joined statewide colleagues in Sacramento to add Deputies Andrew Nunez and Hector Cuevas Jr. to the California Peace Officers' Memorial.

Trustees approved a $159,000 theater-seat upgrade at Rocklin High as the district weighs a $288M school bond. A May 28 town hall and a June vote will shape whether the measure goes to voters.

A USDA inspection found preventable macaque fights at UC Davis' primate center, including one attack that led to an amputation.

Fire crews found a 38-year-old man dead inside a Sonora home after a Wednesday evening blaze; authorities say the cause remains under investigation.

Deputies recovered a stolen vehicle and a loaded .38 early Thursday and arrested two men; one suspect had a no‑bail warrant, the sheriff said.