Rancho Cordova, Sacramento County enact tougher penalties for illegal fireworks ahead of July 4
With the Fourth of July just weeks away, officials in Rancho Cordova say they're enforcing much harsher penalties for people using illegal fireworks.
Sacramento releases updated draft of plan to make city streets safer
The newest plan focuses on street redesigns, safer crosswalks and intersections, speed management and possibly the use of red-light cameras.
Davis City Council to consider expanding paid parking in downtown area
It may cost you more to park in downtown Davis, where the city council is considering a proposal that could cost you to park in several city-owned lots.
Sacramento park rangers crack down on illegal e-bikes along American River Parkway
Park rangers are cracking down on new rules for e-bikes along the American River Parkway in Sacramento County.
Yuba City McDonald's employee hospitalized after coworker threw hot oil on him, police say
A Yuba City McDonald's employee is recovering in the hospital after police say a coworker threw hot oil on him.
Sacramento-area breweries reinvent themselves as craft beer industry evolves
California's craft beer industry is going through a transformation, and while it's happening slowly, it's changing what a brewery looks like and what it has to do to survive.
Bear sighting reported at UC Davis campus
A young bear was seen roaming the UC Davis campus early Friday morning, prompting an alert from school officials.
Sacramento's point-in-time count shows a 13% increase in homeless people since 2024
Sacramento's latest point-in-time count report was released on Wednesday, showing more people are homeless than a couple of years ago.
Sacramento State caught in nationwide cyberattack targeting online learning platform
Sacramento State students logging into Canvas were redirected to a page displaying a message from a hacking group. The message claimed that the group had obtained sensitive data and threatened to leak it unless a ransom was paid.
Sacramento River community pushes for Flock cameras to curb dumping
Residents say roadside dumping in Freeport has gone beyond everyday trash, with appliances, furniture and abandoned cars turning up along local roads.
Stockton police shoot, kill ax-wielding man who allegedly charged officers
A man armed with an ax was shot and killed by Stockton police Monday morning after officers said he confronted them outside a home.
San Joaquin County proclaims local emergency over invasive golden mussel
San Joaquin County supervisors proclaimed a local emergency on Tuesday over the threat of the golden mussel in the San Joaquin Delta.
Hot air balloon crashes into Northern California casino after winds force unplanned launch
Elk Grove police said the hot air balloon struck the side of Sky River Casino and a nearby power line before landing in a nearby field.
California bill would bring back fire prevention fee to high-risk areas
A new proposal moving through the California Legislature could mean added costs for some homeowners living in high-risk fire areas.
California Salmon recovery efforts expand as fishing set to reopen
Efforts to bring back California's struggling salmon population are continuing, including a project in Redding. The work comes just weeks after the state announced it will reopen commercial salmon fishing following a three-year shutdown.