A suspect was arrested while allegedly trying to steal another catalytic converter as Rancho Cordova police investigate a two-month increase in thefts.

State estimates put Mountain House at about 30,687 residents after a 5.6% jump; city leaders have launched a General Plan update and housing survey as services feel the strain.

Placerville’s 72-unit Mallard Apartments are accepting applications as builder and consultant lawsuits shadow the new affordable housing project.