CAL FIRE announced $70 million in grants aimed at fuels reduction, prevention education and planning across California. The funding targets public outreach and on‑the‑ground hazard reduction.

Rep. Doris Matsui won $3.15M in federal planning funds to advance a proposed 4‑acre deck park over I‑5 that aims to stitch downtown back to the riverfront.

Volunteers with River City Waterway Alliance say they’ve recovered more than 24,000 hypodermic needles from Sacramento creeks and rivers, highlighting a persistent hazard to people and wildlife.

Two eaglets fell from a nest at the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge; one died at the scene and the other later died after being taken to a rehab facility, officials say.

Parents and coaches say Sacramento parks are inconsistently maintained, with bumpy fields and too few public restrooms forcing volunteers to fill gaps. The city’s Parks Plan 2040 points to a large maintenance backlog.

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.

West Sacramento will vote on a $63 million overhaul of Bryte Park that would add an aquatics center, new fields and a small amphitheater. If approved, the park could close for up to two years while crews build the upgrades.

Lincoln will close McBean Park's pickleball courts March 16 for a $17.9M solar canopy; the city says shaded panels should be installed by late May and federal funds will trim the financing.

Tehama County is weighing a USDA trapper and a county "wolf liaison" after two wolf packs were confirmed; county leaders say no livestock have been lost so far.

A $3.59 million CAL FIRE grant will convert five Tulare County elementary schoolyards into living school forests, shade canopy and water‑wise outdoor classrooms.

Woodland opened a $15 million Aquatic Center with two pools, a 10‑lane competition pool and an activity pool with zero‑entry access.

Truckee police say CDFW’s wolf tracker logged activity near town. Residents should supervise pets, protect livestock and report photos to state wildlife authorities.

Yuba City plans to apply for up to $8.5M in state funds to build a 24-acre regional sports complex combining the old K-Mart site with Sam Brannan Park.