Former deputy Marvin Morales was fatally shot by police after a high-speed chase following his son's stabbing death; Morales had earlier been fired for drug misconduct.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the 20th California Capital Airshow at Mather Airport on Oct. 10–11, 2026, a special edition tied to the nation’s 250th birthday.

Elk Grove police say an 11-year-old was found stabbed at a home on Ferrell Way and later died at a hospital. Investigators say the father had left the scene and the case is under active investigation.

The Sacramento County DA's office amplified a counties group's post and flagged a $20,000 reward in the unsolved 2017 killing of Nicole Smith.

Hayward man, Robert Godinez, received a 13-year prison term for methamphetamine and heroin trafficking and obstruction of justice from U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd.

The NWS forecasts mild, mostly sunny weather for Sacramento, with temperatures in the high 50s, patchy fog clearing by late morning, and cool, calm nights.

A man died by suicide after firing at deputies in South Sacramento, following a domestic violence report and standoff. Roads were closed but no deputies were injured.

Stockton Police made several arrests for weapons violations at Louis Park, detaining five individuals linked to a conspiracy, illegal weapon possession, and possible gang activities.

A new wildfire, the Creek Fire, was reported Nov. 30 in Mono County on U.S. Forest Service land; containment and cause remain unknown.

Three individuals, one adult and two juveniles, were detained in Del Paso Heights for possession of firearms, including imitation guns, with the adult, Dairous Oliver, arrested on weapons charges.

A security guard was seriously injured after being run over by a pickup truck in Folsom, leading to the arrest of suspect Zachary Pavan on multiple charges.

Sacramento's Public Works has made over 100 safety improvements citywide, focusing on pedestrian and cyclist safety, with more planned hires and updates to the Vision Zero Action Plan.

Leasing materials for the Crossings at El Dorado list Chick‑fil‑A as a prospective tenant at the Missouri Flat/Highway 50 retail project, but no lease has been announced.