The Biden administration is granting Bosch $225 million for a silicon carbide semiconductor facility in Roseville as part of the CHIPS initiative, projecting job creation and increased U.S. production capacity.

The Elk Grove Police Department's Drone Program received FAA approval for BVLOS operations, enhancing their capability to conduct flights without visual observers for public safety.

Placer County is implementing paid parking and permit zones in Kings Beach to improve local business access and manage visitor parking. The county is also adding enforcement measures with technology-equipped vehicles.

Rocklin joins National Take Back Day on April 26, letting residents safely dispose of unwanted meds at two sites. The initiative aims to reduce prescription drug misuse.

Sacramento introduces the first bus-mounted tech for automated bike lane enforcement, promising safer roads for cyclists through AI-powered detection of illegally parked vehicles.

Comcast Xfinity users in Sacramento faced a weekend outage due to network damage, affecting internet and TV services. Restoration was delayed, and the outage impacted local businesses. Investigations suggested deliberate sabotage of the network.

Placer County has launched SolarAPP+, an online system to expedite solar permit approval for residential projects, enhancing efficiency and supporting California's clean energy goals.

Sacramento distributes 200 technology kits to promote digital access for underserved communities, including local organizations and tech-focused college students.

UC Davis Medical Center becomes Northern California's first Special Pathogen Treatment Center with $1.2 million in state funding, positioning Sacramento as a critical defense hub against deadly diseases like Ebola and Marburg virus.

Sacramento food truck event showcases hydrogen fuel cells as a sustainable energy source, with noise reduction noted as a benefit. City Councilman Guerra emphasizes its role in achieving eco-friendly goals despite infrastructure challenges.

Former teacher Kim Wilson was sentenced to 215 years to life for multiple counts of lewd acts upon a child, after pleading guilty. He targeted students, recording the abuse, raising concerns about the detection of such crimes in schools.

Rancho Cordova Police Department showcased their drone program to local youth, illustrating the drones' role in enhancing law enforcement operations and officer safety.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

UC Davis researchers are testing transformable nanoparticles that anchor to tumors and let doctors attach drugs on demand, backed by a new NIH grant.

A bequest of more than $25M will endow three C.L. Best chairs, seed an innovation fund and pay for a robotics-and-sensing suite at UC Davis’ Resnick Center.

Genomic surveys show scarlet monkeyflower evolved drought‑tolerant genes during California’s 2012–2015 megadrought, helping some populations recover — a rare example of evolutionary rescue.

A San Diego State survey finds wide AI use across CSU but deep disagreement over its effects; students and faculty want training, data protections and clearer governance.

A UC Davis–linked accelerator at Aggie Square will back 30 startups over three years with roughly $250,000 per company. Applications are due Friday.

Bay Area tech executives Kathy Chiao and Ken Hao donated $75M to UC Davis to fund scholarships, research and a new veterinary hospital as part of a campus expansion.

Sacramento Bee reporters and colleagues at other McClatchy papers are withholding bylines after a Claude‑based AI tool repackaged reporting, prompting grievances and debate about labeling.

Sparkz debuted the SparkzCore22 in Sacramento — a U.S.-made LFP battery system pitched for data centers, virtual power plants and home backup. Company leaders say the unit is built from U.S. cathodes through finished packs.

UC Davis has pitched a small branch medical campus in Redding to train local students and help address Shasta County’s doctor shortage. County leaders are weighing partners and funding before any commitment.

Stockton police have equipped officers with Axon body cameras that translate 50+ languages in real time. Officials call it a service boost; advocates want tighter oversight.

A Parkfield study using machine learning found short slow‑slip events that boost low‑frequency quakes, prompting scientists to rethink how California's hazard models account for transient stress.

Cepheid opened a 180,000‑square‑foot Building 5 in Lodi on May 28, 2026, completing a multi‑building manufacturing campus and boosting local diagnostic production.