Jacqueline White will take over as Sacramento County superintendent on Sept. 1 as SCUSD wrestles with a multi‑year budget shortfall that could threaten local control.

Two California bills would add "Jewish" as an ethnicity on state forms and expand nonprofit security grants to cover off‑site events; both have cleared policy panels. Supporters say the changes will improve data and community safety.

Yosemite rangers are investigating after a visitor was swept over Nevada Fall; witnesses say a bystander tried to rescue the swimmer. Officials continue to gather evidence.

Stockton's City Council voted to make some uses of ski masks a misdemeanor, splitting supporters who cite safety and critics who warn of enforcement and legal risks.

An invasive Turkestan cockroach is turning up across Sacramento’s suburbs, prompting more sightings, inspections and calls to pest pros. Experts outline where they hide and how to lower risk.

A 58-year-old Cedar Ridge man died after his car struck a tree on southbound Highway 174 near Peardale. CHP says speed may be a factor and Caltrans inspected the tree.

The Kings used the No. 7 pick on Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr., a Detroit native and SEC Player of the Year with breakout scoring and playmaking credentials.

A Sacramento man was handed 4½ years and ordered to repay $575,425 after pleading guilty to filing fake COVID unemployment claims.

A vegetation fire closed westbound I-80 near Reed Avenue Tuesday evening, forcing CHP to divert traffic and snarling the commute near the IKEA area.

Law enforcement searched south of Elk Grove after multiple people ran from a stolen car at the Highway 99/Dillard Road offramp. Drivers were warned to expect delays on SR‑99.

Clear skies and a low‑90s afternoon Wednesday, with gusty south winds and evening relief from the Delta breeze.

Modesto trustees voted to boost monthly pay from $765 to $3,000 amid ongoing teacher contract negotiations. The move follows a new state law that raised board-pay caps.

Roseville’s Independence Day lineup includes a 7:15 a.m. 5K, a 9 a.m. downtown parade, Royer Park family activities and a free fireworks show at the Placer County Fairgrounds. Parking is $15 at the fairgrounds.