Clear morning gives way to a sunny, breezy Friday. Gusts up to 31 mph and a warm weekend near 80°F.

A Placerville man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he sold more than 485 stolen rectifiers pulled from communications towers across several states.

A 14-year-old was arrested after leading officers on a high-speed e-bike pursuit through Rancho Cordova; police say the bike hit 55 mph and was towed.

After Rocklin Unified and the police enforced a ban on throttle-equipped e-bikes in February, officials say fewer high-powered bikes are showing up at campus racks.

Ripon-based Gold Dust Pizza is opening an Express location in El Dorado Hills this spring, bringing its signature pies to the Sacramento area.

A man was found dead Wednesday in north Sacramento; homicide detectives are investigating near May Street and Jessie Avenue.

A western‑themed café from restaurateur Feng Liang is coming to Elk Grove this summer, pairing specialty espresso, Vietnamese drip and fresh pastries. The 1,000‑sq‑ft shop aims for a likely July opening.

At a C.A.R. Homeownership Matters forum in Sacramento, governor candidates outlined competing plans to tackle California's housing crisis — from big‑build proposals to buyer aid.

A Thunder Valley guest turned a $5 spin into a $166,196 Lightning Link Tiki Fire jackpot, the casino said.

Sheraton Grand Sacramento reopened Merchant25 with a seasonal, farm-to-table menu and celebratory bubbly; Good Day Sacramento previewed the dishes.

Wendy’s is reportedly closing both of its Folsom restaurants before mid‑March, removing the chain from the city. Local staff and county records confirm the sites.

Council approved $640,000 for a traffic signal at the planned Shore Vista Way overcrossing. Final designs target late 2026 with construction tentatively slated for spring 2027.

An SB 330 application would put 110 modular homes on about 31 acres bordering Yosemite, prompting safety, cultural and environmental alarm from neighbors and tribal leaders. County documents and state rules mean the proposal will move forward through a contested review process.