A Manteca man pleaded guilty to involvement in a plotted murder-for-hire; he had planned assaults and a murder with accomplices, mistakenly hiring an FBI informant.

The National Weather Service Sacramento forecasts a change in weather for the area with winds and light precipitation expected, and advises residents to prepare for colder mornings and potential light snow in higher elevations.

A fire in a Sacramento apartment complex led to damage of six units and the discovery of an unrelated body. The fire is accidental and originated from a kitchen.

Stockton PD is seeking information on homicide suspect Julio Valdez, offering a $35,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest in the Belleview St. double murder case.

Andrew Gray-Blessett was arrested for the murder of his 3-month-old son after an investigation into the child's death revealed evidence of severe traumatic brain injury.

Placer County teams up with AMI Housing, seeking a $20M grant to transform a motel into supportive housing for the homeless, with tenant rent contributions and a focus on veterans and individuals with mental illness.

The Police Accountability and Social Services Commissions in Davis are hosting "Who You Gonna Call?" to connect citizens with local support services at the Veterans Memorial Theatre.

The Manteca Police Department conducted a sting operation to prevent underage drinking, arresting several for providing alcohol to minors. They urge the public to report such activities.

Ceres Police joined a local nonprofit to create a safe space for at-risk youth, with officers and community leaders volunteering to renovate a residence.

Placer County allocated $1.5 million in grants to four nonprofits fighting domestic violence and human trafficking.

A firefighter was injured and an elderly man displaced after a house fire in Carmichael, complicated by hoarding and overgrown vegetation. Fire crews managed to contain the blaze.

Strong winds and possible gusts up to 40 mph in Sacramento, with clearer skies and near-normal temperatures expected later in the week and a chance of weekend showers.

Joe Ambrosini is appointed as Placer County's new Director of Human Resources, bringing experience from Long Beach and aiming to enhance services for over 3,000 county employees.