Estelle Bakery plans a Folsom storefront at 400 Iron Point Road, putting the Sacramento patisserie steps from the Folsom Premium Outlets.

Unseasonably warm March has rattlesnakes emerging across the Central Valley earlier than usual. Experts and officials urge residents to clear brush and keep pets leashed.

A former Rocklin Unified volunteer was arrested after a student reported a sexual relationship; police say the case has been submitted to the Placer County DA and the probe continues.

Family and activists gathered at the California State Capitol to mark the eighth anniversary of Stephon Clark’s death and to press lawmakers for stronger limits on police use of force.

Living Spaces will take over At Home’s Delta Shores anchor, adding a full‑service furniture showroom to south Sacramento. The swap reshapes the center’s retail mix.

Vitality Bowls is opening a Woodland Gateway shop this summer, promising customizable açaí and pitaya bowls plus cold‑pressed juices and savory paninis. The small café is slated to open around July 2026.

A Lincoln nanny was arrested after police say a child was hurt at Markham Ravine Park. Investigators say the child is safe and the case remains under review.

A January enforcement operation along Stockton Boulevard recovered about 40 suspected trafficking victims and resulted in 121 arrests, officials say.

Tequileros Taqueria opens its first Elk Grove restaurant this Saturday with $1 tacos for the first 100 customers. Expect lines and a social-media follow-up deal.

Consumer Reports finds big price gaps across California grocery chains as tariffs and fuel costs add fresh pressure. Where you shop now matters more than ever.

No Kings returns to Sacramento on March 28 with dozens of local rallies and trainings; organizers’ map lists roughly 27 events in the capital region.

City officials say Sacramento needs about $2.2 billion in water, sewer and drainage fixes; a rate study and public hearings could lead to multi‑year rate increases.

An early‑morning shooting in Natomas left one man dead; homicide detectives are asking witnesses to contact police or Crime Stoppers.