There’s a beam of light bringing people together in Sacramento, where long suffering basketball fans finally have a reason to celebrate. And the Battle of Northern California kicks off on Saturday, as the Kings are facing off against the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the NBA Playoffs.  Reporter: Bianca Taylor, KQED  Senator Dianne Feinstein is asking Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to temporarily replace her on a key committee until she fully recovers from a bout of shingles. But it might not be that simple. Reporter: Scott Shafer, KQED   California is experiencing a rush of solar installations as residents and installers worked to get deals in place before new rules take effect on Friday.   Reporter: Erik Anderson, KPBS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices