New PPIC data shows about 51% of California freshmen now graduate in four years, but the gains hide big differences between UC, CSU and community college pathways.

Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen introduced AB 2727 to exclude serious sexual offenders from California’s elderly‑parole program amid backlash over recent parole grants.

An 18-year-old wanted in Sacramento was taken into custody in Carson City after SWAT located him on South Carson Street. Authorities say he faces weapons and evading allegations.

Sacramento County deputies will increase visible patrols at churches, synagogues and mosques after Thursday’s attack in Michigan. Officials say there is no known local threat but urge vigilance.

Clear morning and a sunny day with highs near 79°F; warming into the 80s this weekend and possibly near 90°F by midweek.

Planning commissioners recommended limits that would restrict most short‑term rentals to hosts' primary homes, a move that could remove hundreds of listings and split housing and tourism interests.

The Sacramento DA told a judge the county and city have a conditional settlement in his 2023 lawsuit over encampments; dismissal is tied to terms the council must approve in closed session.

Teneral Cellars has opened a women‑owned tasting room in Midtown Sacramento, pairing flights and weekly events with a pledge to donate 10% of profits.

A March 11 blaze at Courtyard Village Apartments in West Sacramento displaced 10 residents; firefighters brought the fire under control and the Red Cross assisted families.

Yuba County deputies say license‑plate readers helped identify and arrest a homicide suspect within hours, and county policy places limits on access and retention.

CBS California will host a live governor's debate at Pomona College on April 28, airing across major markets and preceded by a 30-minute special. Moderators include anchors from CBS stations and a Pomona politics professor.

While a state WARN filing indicated 758 potential job cuts at Fort Irwin by May 6, a KBR spokesperson says the company anticipates 60 or fewer actual layoffs among represented employees, factoring in union bumping rights.

A heavy police response closed streets and prompted evacuations after a shooting in Oak Park Thursday afternoon. Officers say a suspect believed to be in a vehicle remained at large.