World Traveler Coffee Roasters is opening a storefront at Gold River Town Centre, upgrading from its market cart to a full café and expanding its Sacramento‑area footprint.

The Downtown Sacramento Partnership hired HQ Security and invested in clean‑and‑safe patrols across K Street, DOCO and Old Sacramento. Officials and business owners say the extra presence is easing low‑priority calls and improving street‑level perceptions.

A two-year-old pulled from a Vacaville backyard pool is home after immediate CPR and a swift multi-agency response. Officials praised the quick actions of family and responders.

A staff-led zoning update would rebrand Old Town as Historic Main Street and curb many new salons and auto shops along Elk Grove Boulevard.

Sacramento County says cigarette filters are plastic pollution and sued major tobacco makers to recover cleanup and restoration costs. The filing reframes butts as toxic waste, not a smoking case.

Oroville paused plans for a city-run power utility after consultants flagged PG&E fees; officials will study joining Pioneer Community Energy or other local options.

A jury convicted Cameron Garcia of five counts of gross vehicular manslaughter for a 2023 crash that killed five people; sentencing is scheduled for Aug. 19.

Dr. Joanna Locke will take over as Yolo County’s public health officer on Aug. 24, bringing pandemic response and school-health experience. The board named her Wednesday.

Sunny and hot today in Sacramento with a high near 93°F. Expect mid-90s through the weekend.

A suspect was arrested after investigators linked 27 BB‑gun attacks that shattered car windows across Lathrop. Police say surveillance and evidence tied the cases together.

Council approved nearly $800K in federal grant funds to staff the Central California Intelligence Center amid heated public testimony over data‑sharing and sanctuary concerns.

A home battery-storage fire near Baseline Road led to a shelter-in-place for about 18 West Roseville homes while hazmat teams respond.

Yolo County has proclaimed a local emergency after golden mussels were found near West Sacramento, joining neighboring counties racing to protect Delta water infrastructure. Officials urge Clean, Drain, Dry and quick coordination.