A Sacramento County inspection found unsafe food temperatures and storage lapses at Saigon Alley in Natomas, earning the restaurant a yellow placard and orders for cleanup.

San Joaquin deputies arrested Steven Rodriguez, tied to a 2017 ambush on Stockton officers, on May 7 on weapons charges. The sheriff’s office said his prior compassionate release is "deeply concerning."

A PG&E outage on Monday evening left more than 6,000 West Sacramento customers without power. Crews were dispatched and PG&E listed a late-night restoration estimate.

Steve Hilton unveiled a Sacramento plan to remake California’s energy regulators, tying deregulation to promises of lower electricity bills and cheaper gas. The move pits his 'Califordable' pitch against Sacramento’s regulatory and political realities.

Clear and warm Tuesday with highs near 88°F; cooler Wednesday, but heat returns late week. Weekend gusts could raise fire-weather concerns.

Associate and bachelor’s programs at CCCs, CSUs and UCs will be treated as employability programs, making CalFresh easier to qualify for starting June 1, 2026.

A federal complaint says a Sacramento police officer slammed a 16‑year‑old to the pavement at Downtown Commons after a curfew stop; the suit seeks punitive and other damages. The filing names excessive force and related claims.

An overnight fire at a North Highlands church was contained to the front classroom after neighbors spotted flames and called 911. Sacramento Metro Fire investigators are probing the cause.

Xavier Becerra returns to Sacramento State tonight for a hometown town hall as the June 2 primary approaches. Expect questions on housing and healthcare.

A fatal crash at Baseline Road and Canyon Creek Drive closed a Roseville intersection Sunday night while police investigate. Drivers were urged to avoid the area.

Thieves smashed a refrigerated, 24-hour flower vending unit outside Everest Florist in North Highlands just before Mother’s Day, damaging bouquets and forcing repairs. The family says it will stay open to fulfill orders.

Clear morning, but highs near 95°F today with a Heat Advisory for parts of the valley. Call 2‑1‑1 for cooling centers and transit assistance.

Aviators, the tarmac‑side diner at Sacramento Executive Airport, may be closed for up to two years after inspections found foundation damage, asbestos and mold.