Rain and snow in Northern California are expected to lighten, aiming for clearer skies by Thanksgiving following a Winter Storm Warning effect through early Wednesday.

A woman died in police custody in Sacramento after being arrested for trespassing and experiencing a medical emergency.

Search efforts continue for two 20-year-olds swept away in the American River as Placer County authorities and rescue teams work to locate the missing fishermen.

The National Weather Service forecasts rain and heavy mountain snow for Northern California through early Wednesday, with travel warnings for the Sierra above 5,500 ft.

The Sacramento Police are seeking help to find Karin Johnson, a missing 71-year-old at-risk woman due to mental capacity issues, last seen on November 22.

CHP arrested a suspect linked to a freeway shooting in California, seizing 21 firearms in Stockton, urging community safety, and recommending non-confrontation.

Over 400 volunteers planted 215 trees along Sacramento Northern Parkway as part of the city's Equitable Urban Forest project, funded by a USDA Urban and Community Forestry grant.

A Sacramento man was sentenced to 19 years and seven months in prison for attempting to exploit a minor sexually and for possessing child sexual abuse material.

A strong atmospheric river is forecasted to hit interior NorCal, prompting the NWS to issue warnings for heavy rain, snow, winds, and a potential for flooding and power outages into early next week.

An arrest was made following a fatal shooting detected by ShotSpotter in South Sacramento. Hason Plater, 26, is charged with murder and held without bail. The victim's identity is pending release from the coroner's office.

Lupe Aime Busio-Valencia from Modesto received a 70-month prison sentence for her role in a drug trafficking conspiracy involving methamphetamine and heroin.

Three Sacramento men plead guilty to charges in a fentanyl trafficking operation that distributed counterfeit pills and other drugs, with potential life sentences for two and up to 40 years for the third.

A Wheatland man received a nearly three-year sentence for attempting to defraud the U.S. with false COVID-19 relief claims.