A man died after his truck hit a tree off State Route 193 in El Dorado County. The crash, which possibly occurred hours before being reported, is under investigation, including for alcohol involvement. The driver's identity is not yet known.

Search efforts for Army Specialist Amanpreet Thind, who was swept into the Pacific Ocean near Big Sur, have been suspended after four days of intensive searching on land, air, and sea.

A PORAC study reveals 911 response delays in California due to police staffing shortages, with Sacramento PD facing cuts and the Sheriff's Office seeing recruiting success.

An Elk Grove woman, 80, died following a hit-and-run. A 57-year-old man is suspected, facing charges including Vehicular Manslaughter after the victim, Ngub Chan, passed away from related complications.

Two semitruck drivers died in a head-on collision on Highway 20 in Grass Valley; a third vehicle was involved, and the highway was closed for cleanup.

Stanislaus County deputies conducted focused patrols, apprehending a driver going 80 mph in a 55 mph zone on a suspended license; the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. The Sheriff's Office reminds the public to drive safely.

A suspect is arrested in the 2010 disappearance of Lynda Haynie, now a homicide case, after new evidence. Sacramento County Sheriff's Office and Monroe County Sheriff's Office collaborated on the investigation.

Thanksgiving in Sacramento will feature widespread dense morning fog, caution advised for travelers, with gradual clearing and highs around 57F. The foggy conditions will persist throughout the holiday weekend.

New county figures show 8,996 people in Sacramento’s homelessness system — far above the last one‑night count. Officials say better tracking and outreach explain much of the gap.

Citrus Heights is preparing for its Holiday Tree Lighting on December 4th with festivities like Santa visits, hot cocoa, and train rides at City Hall. The Best Lights contest will also begin, with nominations and voting for festively decorated homes.

A fatal crash in Roseville closed Rocky Ridge, affecting traffic and school commutes. The roads reopened after the investigation, but details on the collision and the motorcyclist's condition remain undisclosed.

The Elk Grove Police and Cosumnes Fire Department run an annual Toy Project to collect and deliver toys to underprivileged families during the holidays.

Prosecutors say a Kirkland mother failed to seek emergency care for her 10‑year‑old with Type 1 diabetes during a summer road trip; the child later died at a Tacoma hospital. The mother faces first‑degree manslaughter charges.