In Nevada County, a son shot his mother, led police on a chase, and then committed suicide. The mother died from her injuries; identities are withheld.

Sacramento fire engineer hospitalized in stable condition after medical emergency during north Sacramento grass fire response Friday evening.

Two intoxicated men were arrested in Murphys after one threatened a gas station employee with a knife for denying them alcohol. They face multiple charges including DUI and making criminal threats.

Manuel Cisneros faces charges for drug possession with intent to distribute and being a felon with ammunition. His indictment in Fresno is part of larger DOJ operations against drug trafficking.

A Vacaville man pled guilty to sexual exploitation of a minor and faces a sentence of 15 to 30 years in prison plus a fine. The case was part of Project Safe Childhood and sentencing is due November 11, 2025.

UC Davis Medical Center becomes Northern California's first Special Pathogen Treatment Center with $1.2 million in state funding, positioning Sacramento as a critical defense hub against deadly diseases like Ebola and Marburg virus.

Sacramento weighs whether to renew its expensive ShotSpotter gunshot detection system in 2025, as costs and community concerns mount over the $65,000-per-square-mile surveillance technology.

Placer County's Recovery Happens event celebrates recovery from addiction and mental health issues on Sept. 6 with speakers, resources, and activities.

The City of Folsom seeks part-time staff for the CAVE Teen Center, including site leaders and recreation leaders, to impact middle school students' lives.

The Nevada County Sheriff's OHV team, alongside other agencies, ensured safety at the Sierra Trek off-roading event, assisting in emergencies and a jeep recovery.

A man was critically injured in a Sacramento drive-by shooting; suspect Jason Hankins was arrested and faces attempted murder charges. Sheriff criticizes the Mental Health Diversion Program Hankins had completed.

Settlement talks appear to be moving forward in CapRadio's $900,000 lawsuit against former general manager Jun Reina, who allegedly misappropriated station funds for personal use.

Sacramento joins the "Slow the Fast Down" campaign to reduce speeding, with efforts including traffic safety improvements and educational and enforcement initiatives, backed by collaboration with various agencies and local advocates.