Lead Stories:
- Governor Newsom is calling for a new law to increase penalties for the trafficking of the drug Xylazine, the street name is Tranq. Xylazine is an animal tranquilizer, and mixed with fentanyl, it becomes Tranq. The law would classify Xylazine as a controlled substance, but with exemptions for legitimate veterinary use. Click here to read more.
- The environmental group The Sierra Club is opposing the billionaire-backed plan to create a mega-city in Solano County. An investment group called Flannery Associates has bought tens of thousands of acres of land near Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield where they plan to build "California Forever". The Sierra Club says they are working with other groups who also oppose the plans from this group to create a mega-city near the base. Click here to read more.
- The Sacramento Kings clinched a last minute win against the Golden State Warriors with a final score of 124-to-123. Malik Monk made the game winning shot just seven seconds before the final buzzer. Click here to read more.
- Sacramento County is getting a $1.7 million grant to create the first "blue zones" in California. The goal is to increase life expectancy by giving seniors safe places in their community to interact and avoid being isolated. Click here to read more.