The DOJ has opened a civil‑rights probe into two California women's prisons after allegations that housing transgender inmates led to sexual assaults. Federal investigators are reviewing records and testimony.

A Valley Springs resident was bitten by a rattlesnake as warm, early spring weather brings rattlers out; local experts and fire crews are urging caution.

Sunny, dry weekend with highs in the low‑to‑mid 80s and breezy pockets near the Sierra. Rain and mountain snow chances return mid‑to‑late next week.

Inspectors shut a Sacramento market after finding six live mice; other recent inspections also uncovered cockroaches, rodent droppings and slime in ice machines.

A Sacramento family mourns 26-year-old Shauvin Horsley after he was struck and dragged near Madison Avenue; CHP says an arrest has been made.

Teachers say threats, a Supreme Court opt‑out ruling and uneven enforcement are chilling mandated LGBTQ history lessons across California.

Tulsa dessert chain Sugar Llamas has signed leases in Roseville and Rocklin and is aiming to open both shops in July–August 2026.

A Las Vegas man was killed after his car spun out on southbound I‑5 and was struck by another vehicle near Highway 33 in Fresno County.

A 40-year-old man was fatally struck while crossing southbound Bradshaw Road Thursday night. CHP says the driver stayed and is cooperating as investigators probe the crash.

Sutter County approved clerical changes to allow a Latitude Margaritaville retirement neighborhood at Lakeside at Sutter Pointe, with a roughly 386‑acre first phase and more than 1,100 homes planned.

A bipartisan group of California lawmakers unveiled a package to expand paid pregnancy leave and make childcare more affordable for working families.

Sunny and breezy Thursday in Sacramento; gusts possible and highs into the upper 70s. The weekend heats into the 80s and rain is likely March 30–31.

Prominent alumni and parents offered money and a study to pause Jesuit High’s co‑divisional plan, but school leaders say the transition stays on track for fall 2027.