A statewide Nexstar debate will bring top gubernatorial contenders to KRON4’s San Francisco studio on April 22; here’s who’s eligible and what to watch.

Genomic surveys show scarlet monkeyflower evolved drought‑tolerant genes during California’s 2012–2015 megadrought, helping some populations recover — a rare example of evolutionary rescue.

The state parole board approved elderly parole for Gregory Vogelsang, a convicted Citrus Heights sex offender, the Sacramento sheriff says. The decision has alarmed local officials.

DOJ and the FBI disrupted SocksEscort, a malware-run proxy service that hijacked home routers to hide the origin of fraud; investigators seized domains and identified thousands of infected devices.

A Woodland man was arrested after two children reported an alleged attempt to lure them to a remote property; deputies seized a handgun during a search of his home.

El Dorado County paid $3.25M to Ricky Davis after DNA cleared him in the 1985 killing. Court records show most of the payout goes to his attorneys while Davis receives scheduled payments.

The Dry Creek district will pay $995,000 to settle a lawsuit saying repeated bullying at Creekview Ranch left a teen with head trauma and concussion symptoms. Attorneys say the payout recognizes serious harm and follows years of legal work.

Sunny, dry stretch sends highs into the 80s through next week. Move outdoor chores to cooler mornings and watch vulnerable neighbors.

Citrus Heights approved an EDPA to advance plans for a 4,000‑seat arena and two NHL‑sized rinks at Sunrise Mall; developers are seeking up to $60 million in city-backed debt.

A residential blaze near Canal Street in Placerville closed a section of the road and redirected access to nearby schools while investigators worked the scene.

El Dorado County asked a Placerville judge to rule on whether a voter-backed initiative can cap the Board of Supervisors’ authority to set employee pay. The county filed suit after proponents filed the measure in mid‑February.

At a packed forum in El Dorado Hills, six mothers shared stories of children who died after taking counterfeit pills. Officials warned of rising carfentanil detections and urged prevention.

Sacramento and West Sacramento leaders say they’ll launch a spring campaign — and a May announcement — to pitch the region as a Major League Baseball expansion candidate.