SK hynix said it will commit $10 billion to a U.S. AI company built through Rancho Cordova‑based Solidigm, signaling a major local bet on AI infrastructure and jobs. The reorganization will repurpose Solidigm as the U.S. hub for SK’s AI investments.

The City of Sacramento launched an AI-powered search tool on its website to help residents quickly find city-related information and improve transparency and usability.

UC Davis has opened the Hilary and Maureen Brodie Temporal Bone Lab at Aggie Square — a 20‑station facility with microscopes, drills and live visual feeds for surgical training.

Rancho Cordova partners with tech firms like NVIDIA to foster a tech-driven community with access to AI and robotics, benefiting education and local innovation.

Waymo is authorized to test autonomous vehicles in new areas of California, with plans to expand to San Diego by 2026, though still requiring approval to carry passengers.

Caltrans told commissioners a robot dog had "caught somebody," but video and the department's report show no crime and raise questions about cost and oversight.

The Sacramento Zoo celebrated the first okapi birth in its history, a boost for this endangered species' conservation efforts. Both the mother and calf are doing well.

The University of the Pacific now fully powers its campuses with renewable energy, utilizing hydroelectric, solar, geothermal, and wind sources, emphasizing a commitment to sustainability and economic practicality.

The Sacramento City Express reports on the Highwater Jamboree event showcasing flood-prevention technology and advice to residents on Oct. 18 at North Natomas Regional Park.

Rancho Cordova is developing a regional AI and Robotics Ecosystem, collaborating with partners like NVIDIA and HMCI, aiming to foster innovation, education, and growth in AI and robotics sectors.

A car collision in Rancho Cordova caused a significant Xfinity service outage in northern California, with repairs expected to continue until early Thursday morning.

An ROV named "Deep Emerald" reached 1,075 feet in Lake Tahoe, a historic dive exploring the ecosystem and seeking to dispel myths such as the lake housing dead bodies.

UC Davis Medical Center receives $1.2 million to become Northern California's first Special Pathogen Treatment Center, prepared to handle Ebola and Marburg virus cases.