An Attorney General–led search of a Rancho Cordova home turned up an inert rocket launcher and a pistol modified to fire like a machine gun; a man faces felony firearms and child‑cruelty charges.

Sergey Brin reportedly gave to Republican Steve Hilton while also funding pro‑housing efforts and other gubernatorial bids, signaling Silicon Valley donors are hedging bets in 2026.

A wrong-way crash on I-5 south of County Road 8 left two people dead and a third seriously injured; CHP says impairment is suspected. Investigators are still on scene.

Rep. Kevin Kiley announced he is leaving the Republican Party and will run as an independent in California’s redrawn 6th District while still caucusing with House Republicans. The move tightens an already narrow GOP margin in the House.

Brad Gates will lead the unified El Dorado County Fire district after a unanimous board vote. He’ll transition with the current chief as the districts complete annexation.

An 8-year-old boy was airlifted to Renown after falling roughly 30 feet from the Grandview chairlift at Sierra‑at‑Tahoe; authorities say the incident is under review.

County planners have opened code and corridor-plan updates — including a North Watt Avenue Specific Plan — to make multifamily housing easier to build along major Sacramento corridors. Officials say the changes aim to speed by‑right projects and support transit-oriented growth.

Court documents show Raymond Victor Calderon faces 16 counts after last Wednesday’s freeway shootings that closed parts of I‑5 and Highway 160 and hospitalized one driver.

Stockton’s council approved a request to seek $7M in federal funding for University of the Pacific’s planned medical school, part of a $150M development plan.

Sunny Tuesday with highs near 72°F in Sacramento. Expect a warm stretch later in the week with 80s returning and heat‑safety guidance available.

A naked man overturned a car on SR‑99 south of Sheldon Road Monday night and allegedly tried to carjack another vehicle before South Sacramento officers arrested him.

A corrections officer was stabbed inside a cell block at California State Prison, Sacramento on March 9; the suspected attacker is a lifer with a long record of violence. The officer is expected to be discharged from the hospital.

Oakdale Elementary was locked down Monday after deputies reported a possible shooting nearby; officials say the lockdown was a precaution while they investigated.