A jury convicted Arturo Hernandez of second-degree murder in the 2017 killing of Anthony Freas. Sentencing is set for April 17, 2026.

City planners have floated a draft ordinance that would let towable, house‑style cottages be placed on single‑family and duplex lots — with strict safety and utility rules. The Planning and Design Commission will revisit the proposal on March 26.

Lawmakers authorized a state audit of federally backed fusion centers amid concerns about surveillance, oversight and federal spending.

New FEC filings show the RNC started 2026 with roughly seven times the cash on hand of the DNC, a gap that boosts GOP ad buying and field capacity heading into the midterms.

Midweek warmth hits Sacramento with highs near 84°F and gusty north winds expected Thursday. Stay hydrated and watch for breezy conditions.

Yolo County prosecutors have opened a review of a deadly dog attack at a Woodland park as animal-control officers gather evidence and interview witnesses. Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the county shelter.

CADA’s board workshop sketched a potential docket that includes a condo conversion and new R Street housing, with nominations due April 24 ahead of a May 7 event.

Nearly 500 students rallied at the California Capitol urging lawmakers to pass AB 2430 to expand after‑school programs for teens and curb reliance on AI chatbots.

A wildfire called the Still Fire was logged Tuesday in Shasta County. Early listings say it’s burning private land and acreage, containment and cause were not immediately available.

Evangeline’s Costume Mansion will reopen in June after last summer’s fire sidelined the shop. Owners say the upstairs experience will return first while repairs continue below.

A Sacramento committee advanced AB 1566 after a heated hearing over whether aligning law with county practice will cut needless investigations or leave children at risk.

A reported shooting threat put Granite Bay High on lockdown Tuesday as deputies and the school's resource officer secured the campus. Officials urged nearby schools to take precautions.

Deputies responded Tuesday to a possible shooting at Sunshine Mobile Village in Orangevale; authorities have released few details.