Former Sac State DEI chief Mia Settles-Tidwell has sued President Luke Wood and the CSU board, alleging age, gender and race discrimination that forced her resignation.

A private jet diverted to Mather Airport after a landing‑gear warning light; both aboard were uninjured and crews inspected the aircraft.

Citrus Heights sued its wholesale supplier, San Juan, alleging repeated one‑year transfers of conserved pre‑1914 surface water sidestepped CEQA. The dispute could reshape who gets scarce surface supplies.

Highs near 95°F Monday with limited overnight relief. An Extreme Heat Warning affects parts of the northern and central valley through Tuesday.

Aubrey Bettencourt, a third‑generation Hanford grower and former NRCS chief, has been nominated to lead the Bureau of Reclamation. Her confirmation would shape water allocations across the West.

A late-night traffic stop in Yuba City led officers to about 76 grams of meth and the arrest of two residents, police say.

A 16-year-old boy was found shot and killed on Wisconsin Avenue in North Sacramento. Homicide detectives are investigating and asking anyone with information to contact police.

A juvenile driver was found shot and died after crashing into a tree on Hickock Court, Stockton police say.

The state political watchdog reached a $31,500 settlement with Gov. Gavin Newsom after finding dozens of behested-payment reports tied to the January 2025 Los Angeles fires were filed late. The FPPC's enforcement filing lists major corporate donors and totals more than $5.5 million in late reports.

AB 2218, authored by Ash Kalra, passed the Assembly 57-0 and would require state agencies to recognize and address historic water harms against California tribes. The bill now goes to the Senate.

Sunny and hot in Sacramento with highs near 95°F today. Cooling centers and pools are available; call 2-1-1 for locations and hours.

E. & J. Gallo suspended crush operations at its Turner Road West plant in Lodi and laid off 20 workers as it shifts capacity across California. The company says impacted employees will get transition support.

A woman was found dead on the 2300 block of Rene Avenue in north Sacramento; investigators processed the scene and detained several people while the probe remains active. Police are asking anyone with information to contact dispatch.