A Times analysis using 2024 Census data finds Ridgecrest the state's most affordable city and Santa Monica the least, highlighting a stark coast‑to‑valley housing gap.

A Van's RV-4 went down at Sutter County Airport early Thursday, killing one person. Federal investigators are on the scene and the coroner will notify next of kin.

A fast-moving early-morning blaze in Folsom destroyed one home and damaged another; one firefighter was treated and released. Mutual‑aid crews helped contain the scene.

Sacramento climbs to about 101°F on Wednesday, July 15, with mountain thunderstorms and elevated fire‑weather concerns in higher terrain.

After a heated hearing, Sacramento supervisors voted 3-2 to restore funding for the sheriff’s POP team, tapping contingency reserves to keep the six‑person unit operating.

Triple‑digit heat brings free evening Family Nights at select Sacramento pools, plus splash‑pad options through Oct. 1.

A wildfire called the Stope Fire was reported Tuesday evening in El Dorado County; initial reports list containment and cause as unknown.

A Placer County man surrendered after deputies found him hiding in a barn haystack following an overnight search; he faces felony domestic violence and assault charges.

Sheriff's POP and HOT teams used restored UTVs to reach hidden river encampments, contacting nearly 20 people and issuing dozens of citations.

A law-enforcement-involved shooting on Diablo Drive in Foothill Farms left two victims and a suspect injured; investigators and the county DA are reviewing the case.

Sacramento lawmakers advanced AB 2164 to lock shield protections into law and narrow when governors can honor out‑of‑state extradition requests tied to legal care. The bill aims to protect providers and helpers from prosecutions in hostile states.

The Folsom City Council confirmed Sari Dierking as permanent city attorney after a Tuesday vote. The appointment arrives as voters weigh a charter change that could shift oversight.

Nippon Shokken is adding a 122,000‑sq‑ft building to its West Sacramento campus, more than doubling the plant's footprint and boosting U.S. sauce production capacity. The parent cites a large yen investment and a 2028 startup plan.