Regional boards advanced funding and studies to bring HOT toll lanes to a roughly 12‑mile stretch of I‑5 between downtown Sacramento and the airport.

Banzito’s Tacos is taking its pop‑up success to Old Town Auburn — the food‑truck favorite plans its first permanent shop this fall. The move follows a run at a local taproom while the team builds out the storefront.

A California bill to let insurers use smartphone and in‑car telematics for rates has drawn sharp criticism from consumer and privacy groups over tracking, retention and equity risks.