Under California Vehicle Code 22357.1, drivers must slow to 25 mph on streets next to public parks with playgrounds — but only during certain hours. Park hours in California can vary by city and season. In Merced, parks are typically open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., while in Modesto and Sacramento, most parks open from dawn to dusk.

Multiple protests took place throughout Northern California as part of the "No Kings" movement on Saturday. The protests coincide with President Donald Trump's birthday and the military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the U.

Criminal justice advocates and public defenders have criticized Prop. 36, which reversed part of a voter-approved 2014 crime reform law, as a punitive measure that will lead to overcrowded prisons and jails and is poorly designed to help drug users succeed in treatment.

A gambler walked away from a Northern California casino with a big jackpot prize. The lucky visitor from Marysville went to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento, the casino said in a June 13 Facebook post. Then the player sat a Dragon Link slot machine and bet $5.

The president is quietly increasing water deliveries — while sticking to the state and Biden-era water rules he’s railed against.

Researchers defined a comfortable lifestyle as being able to afford all necessities, save for retirement and education, and indulge in hobbies and vacations.

A lottery ticket purchased in Sacramento worth almost $1.4 million expired Monday, the California Lottery said. According to the lottery, the ticket was sold at the ARCO AMPM on the

Newsom officially recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday in 2022, giving state workers the option to take the day off in lieu of a personal day. That means state employees are scheduled to work on Juneteenth unless they choose to use their accrued leave to observe the holiday.

Critics, including law enforcement associations, argue the bill could hinder undercover operations and endanger officers, especially federal agents. The acting director of ICE defended the use of face coverings in a statement to the Associated Press, citing death threats as a reason for the policy.

Monday will bring seasonable heat to Northern California before hotter temperatures arrive in the region. Meteorologist Tamara Berg said Monday's forecast high for downtown Sacramento is 86 degrees, a slight dip from the 90 degrees recorded Sunday. The average for this time of year is 88 degrees.

What happens when EMS, hospitals and fire come together with one mission? A cultural shift that put the patients first while lifting morale and saving time

Existing law doesn’t explicitly include digital assets, but a bill from Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, D-Anaheim, would move unclaimed digital assets to the state to hold.