Conservation groups and the Northern Chumash filed suit in Sacramento asking a judge to undo State Parks’ Oceano Dunes approvals, arguing the plan prioritizes off‑road recreation over protected wildlife.

Sunny with a high near 86°F today. Heat climbs into the 90s midweek; watch north‑state thunderstorms.

A wildfire called Harmony was reported in Nevada County at 1:59 p.m. on June 19. Officials say it’s burning on private land with containment and cause unknown.

Sunny skies for Juneteenth with highs near 81°F; gusts up to 20 mph and isolated mountain storms possible.

Sunny and breezy today with highs near 85°F; Juneteenth looks milder before another warm-up next week.

Sunny and hot today in Sacramento with highs near 90°F and gusty south winds. Call 2‑1‑1 for cooling centers and plan outdoor activity outside the afternoon peak.

Sacramento County is weighing a local emergency to fight invasive golden mussels after detections in the Delta threatened intakes, pipes and recreation. The board will consider a proclamation and regular reporting from emergency staff.

CAL FIRE's Amador‑El Dorado Unit has paused residential pile burning in El Dorado County and nearby SRAs. Residents should stop backyard burns and check local burn‑day lines.

Clear morning and quick heat-up: highs near 92°F with an Extreme Heat Warning through 11 p.m. Tuesday. Stay hydrated and check cooling-center options via 2‑1‑1.

Highs near 95°F Monday with limited overnight relief. An Extreme Heat Warning affects parts of the northern and central valley through Tuesday.

Sunny and hot in Sacramento with highs near 95°F today. Cooling centers and pools are available; call 2-1-1 for locations and hours.

San Joaquin County deputies pulled submerged cars from the Delta that were thickly coated in invasive golden mussels, officials say.

Morning is mild, then a rapid warm-up: highs near 98°F Saturday with a Heat Advisory through tonight and an Extreme Heat Warning starting Sunday.