West Nile virus case, F-15 flyover in Sacramento. The Bee's top stories on July 2

From Sacramento County’s first human West Nile virus case to a mystery flyover above the Capitol, Thursday brought a busy news day in the Sacramento region.

Here's a digest:

• Sacramento County reported its first human West Nile virus case of the year in a woman in her 60s who is still recovering, health officials announced Thursday. It marks the second confirmed human infection in California this year, and the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito & Vector Control District has detected 31 dead birds and 20 positive mosquito samples since May 20.

• California state employees returned to government offices Wednesday under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s mandate after six years of teleworking, but many workers said they are still doing their jobs on laptops and holding Microsoft Teams calls with colleagues sitting nearby. More than 2,500 employees rallied on Capitol grounds to protest the order and support SEIU Local 1000 contract negotiations.

• Four F-15C Eagles that thundered over Sacramento at about 8:42 a.m. Thursday were part of the California State Senate’s celebration of America’s 250th birthday, organized by Sen. Catherine Blakespear and Senate President pro Tem Monique Limón. The jets flew at roughly 1,400 feet at about 400 mph, producing a roar heard from downtown to Rosemont.