El Dorado County will test evacuation alerts and hold a town hall at Union Mine High School on April 18 to exercise door-to-door and mass-notification systems.

Clear skies and highs near 71°F today. Gusty north winds arrive Thursday with 25–35 mph gusts.

A 5.7-magnitude quake hit near Silver Springs Monday night and was felt across Northern California, including Sacramento. Officials reported no immediate damage.

Patchy fog Tuesday morning gives way to sunny, mild afternoons. Gusty north winds arrive midweek; light mountain showers possible.

Light rain in Sacramento this morning; Sierra peaks remain under a Winter Storm Warning. Expect clearing and a warmer, drier week.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Sunday with gusty south winds; heavy Sierra snow will make mountain travel hazardous.

Thunderstorms Friday prompted a flash flood warning for parts of Colusa County. Officials warned drivers to avoid flooded roads and low-lying crossings.

A severe thunderstorm warning hit the Northern Sierra foothills Friday morning, with quarter‑size hail and dangerous lightning threats for small mountain towns.

Neighbors say a proposed crematory at Sant Sagar Funeral Home would sit within 1,000 feet of homes and D.W. Babcock Elementary, raising air‑quality and health worries as the air district reviews the permit.

Showers and thunderstorms will soak Sacramento Friday–Sunday with gusty winds and scattered heavy downpours. A Winter Storm Warning for the Sierra makes mountain travel hazardous.

A CDFW genomic study traces Central Valley nutria to central Oregon and suggests a likely reintroduction. Thousands have been removed but eradication remains costly.

NWS warned Wednesday evening of quarter‑size hail and potential vehicle damage across Colusa and Sutter counties; motorists were urged to seek shelter and slow down.

Sunny start and mid-70s Thursday, then late-day thunderstorms possible; a Winter Storm Watch for the Sierra runs Friday–Sunday.