Modesto Police conducted a CITE operation to address unsafe driving and enhance traffic safety, emphasizing enforcement and education in reducing road accidents.

A wildfire was reported late Saturday near Fine Gold Drive and Ralston Ridge in Madera County; officials reported the blaze on private land and gave no containment figures.

A U‑Haul trailer leaked coconut oil onto County Road 32A and County Road 105 east of Davis, forcing road and rail closures and a multi‑hour cleanup.

A Tesla went off Highway 49 near the South Yuba River Bridge on Friday evening; one person died and two others were hospitalized. CHP says speed and wet roads likely played a role.

The National Weather Service forecasts a wet holiday week for Sacramento, with consistent rain starting in the afternoon and lasting through Christmas, with high probabilities of precipitation each day.

A Sacramento woman admitted she filed nearly $6M in false tax returns using fake W‑2s and made‑up employers, according to a plea agreement and court filings. Sentencing is set for June 4, 2026.

A Sacramento man was arrested and charged after a 13‑year‑old reported being sexually assaulted during a sleepover; detectives say he faces three felony counts.

After federal delays, Sacramento's September job numbers show unemployment slipped to 5.2%, but most gains were in services while office employment fell.

Dense morning fog in Sacramento is expected to clear, making way for cloudy skies and slight rain chances, with a wet weather pattern persisting through the week.

A high-speed chase in Sacramento led to the arrest of Mitchell Smith, who had outstanding felony warrants and was on PRCS, after a vehicle check escalated.

A UC Davis and VA nurse was struck outside the Sacramento VA Medical Center and later died. Family has set up a fundraiser and officials are investigating.

One person died in a collision involving a semi-truck and a Cadillac on Highway 12 near Rio Vista. The accident closed the highway and is under investigation.

At a State Capitol menorah lighting, Sacramento’s Jewish community mourned a family friend killed at the Bondi Beach Hanukkah attack and vowed to keep public traditions. Rabbi Mendy Cohen urged more light and kindness as the city grieved.