A Sacramento teen was arrested after allegedly threatening a peer on a video call; deputies seized an unregistered AR‑15.

Dense fog is expected in Sacramento, mainly before 8 a.m., leading to reduced visibility and slower traffic, followed by clearing skies and a high of 58 degrees.

Robert Lopez was arrested by Stockton police for allegedly stealing equipment from a Stockton Fire Department engine, including vital firefighting gear like helmets and jackets. The stolen items were recovered and returned to the fire department.

Two juveniles were hospitalized after a dirt bike struck an SUV near Trajan Elementary in Orangevale. Authorities say the riders weren’t wearing helmets and were ejected.

Westlands approved a plan to repurpose roughly 136,000 acres for solar and storage, promising jobs and revenue for drought-hit farmers while raising community and environmental concerns.

Volunteers fanned out across Sacramento County for a two‑night Point‑in‑Time count that will map where people are sleeping and help steer housing funding.

Bakersfield man Kyle Matthew Lisman pleads guilty to wire fraud, identity theft, and possessing stolen mail after fraudulently purchasing a car and redirecting mail to his address.

The Sacramento Police Department's NPOP Team made three felony arrests during a retail theft operation on Expo Parkway, seizing stolen goods and narcotics.

Sacramento's report shows efforts to address 2,319 new homelessness cases and the removal of over 76,000 pounds of debris; only 16 housed, with shelters near full capacity.

Hawaii's Shidler Group bought the 762‑bed Wexler on 65th, a student housing complex a block from Sac State. The purchase adds another out‑of‑market investor to the city's student housing stock.

Four children were hospitalized after a multi-vehicle crash at Watt and El Camino in Sacramento; one child suffered moderate injuries and three had minor injuries. Sacramento Metro Fire responded and the CHP is investigating.

Carlos Andrew Dominguez from Lincoln has been indicted by a federal grand jury for distributing child sexual abuse material and could face up to 20 years in prison.

Nevada County announces a three-day Board of Supervisors meeting on January 28-30 at Gold Miners Inn, with limited seating and additional viewing in the lobby, live streaming, and provisions for public participation.