A county grand jury says SacRT failed to warn paratransit riders about an app switch and safety changes; the agency disputes the findings and says fixes are underway.

San Juan One converts the former San Juan Motel on Stockton Boulevard into 113 affordable, all-electric homes, with residents moving in and a ribbon-cutting today.

Twenty thousand teddy bears covered the west steps of the California Capitol as a traveling installation to spotlight Ukrainian children taken during the war. Organizers used the display to push lawmakers for action.

About $13,000 in fireworks were stolen from a San Juan High boosters' booth early Sunday, jeopardizing the group's summer fundraising.

Stanislaus County investigators suspect arson after a Sunday night Patterson house fire killed one person; authorities are offering a reward and asking for tips.

Roseville Fire plans to station drones at every firehouse, giving commanders live aerial views within minutes and creating new operator roles for veterans.

Yolo County deputies arrested a 22-year-old Woodland man July 2 after investigators say he sexually assaulted at least two underage girls he met on Snapchat; an arraignment is set for July 8.

A city‑commissioned probe found two Sacramento fire captains bought, renovated and flipped a vulnerable North Sacramento woman's home, netting tens of thousands in profit.

Cool morning Tuesday gives way to a midweek warm‑up with highs near 95°F by Thursday. Check local respite sites and call 2‑1‑1 for cooling center hours.

The Sacramento Kings will waive veteran DeMar DeRozan, turning the six‑time All‑Star into a notable free‑agent target and freeing up the cap as the franchise pivots toward youth. The decision follows trade exploration and points to a summer of roster reshaping.

Two early-morning shootings in Stockton left two men dead; police say the incidents are unrelated and no suspects were identified.

Mikuni agreed to a $2.25M settlement after allegations of unpaid work and missed breaks; the deal covers thousands of current and former employees and payouts began in late June.

Fire crews answered 263 incidents across the Sacramento region on July 4, most tied to illegal fireworks; officials say no major structural fires were reported. Drone footage will guide upcoming citations.