Roseville Police arrested a 16-year-old male for a series of vehicle arsons near Bill Hughes Park after evidence found at his home linked him to the crimes.

Union organizers filed to put a one‑time 5% wealth tax on about 200 California billionaires before voters. Backers say it would raise roughly $100B for Medi‑Cal and schools.

Sacramento will reassign school resource officers from Natomas Unified to patrol amid a staffing shortage. The district plans to hire School Safety Managers and add campus safety staff.

A Turlock man filed a claim against Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office for alleged excessive force used by deputies at a county fair. Charges against him were dropped.

One person died and three were injured in a Yolo County, California crash near County Road 102 and County Road 17, with the cause under investigation.

Robert Grell received a 240-year-to-life sentence for multiple child sexual assaults, with victims as young as five. His crimes included forcible lewd acts and using bribes to silence the children.

Nevada County inaugurated its new Ballot Processing Center, which offers more space for ballot handling and public observation, ahead of the Special Election.

The Lodi Fire Department hosts a Fire Prevention Chalk Art Contest for youths under 14, focusing on lithium-ion battery safety with prizes up to $100.

Placer County Public Health is heightening efforts during National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, focusing on nutrition and education to combat childhood lead exposure.

A family of five escaped a severe house fire in Orangevale after a smoke alarm alerted them, with no injuries reported. Firefighters prevented the blaze from spreading.

A pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle early Monday in Sacramento’s Mansion Flats neighborhood; the identity is undisclosed as police investigate the cause.

Lil Yachty's concert at Sacramento State was cut short due to behavior issues from non-student attendees, as stated by President Luke Wood. The school plans a new postgame concert by Quavo.

Yolo County reminds homeowners of the upcoming property tax deadline; late payments after December 10 incur a penalty. Payments can be made by mail, online, or phone.