The Sacramento Sheriff's Office caught a shoplifter at Target, who was cited rather than arrested since the theft was below California's felony threshold.

Illinois man Rahman Lakhani receives a 4-year prison sentence for a $5.9 million tobacco tax fraud in California.

Sacramento County plans to open its largest homeless shelter by converting a 13-acre site in North Highlands, providing tiny homes, mental health services, job assistance, and a safe parking area. The project is expected to be completed in late 2025.

Residents in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties are concerned as the Pedro Fire threatens 350 structures, with one destroyed and power outages occurring. Evacuations have been lifted in some areas, with 15% containment reported.

A police chase of a stolen car in California ended in a fatal crash, leaving the driver dead and injuring passengers and the occupants of another vehicle.

Michelle Sechser of Folsom reaches the final round of the Lightweight Women's Double Sculls in Paris, aiming for an Olympic medal with partner Molly Reckford.

Karina Arceo from Kern County pleaded guilty to a credit card fraud scheme defrauding individuals of over $800,000.

A woman was fatally shot in South Sacramento, leading to a homicide investigation. The victim, in her 30s, was found near an apartment complex. No suspect information is available yet.

A man in his 50s died after his Ford Ranger hit a tree on Scenic Drive, Modesto. Police urge witnesses to email Officer Johnson at [email protected].

Sacramento Sheriff's detectives arrested a juvenile with two handguns and two AR-15-style pistols after thwarting a potential gang conflict. The suspect, previously known to law enforcement, was detained after a car chase.

A four-alarm fire at a Sacramento recycling facility required nearly 100 firefighters to respond, causing local disruptions and prompting health warnings due to the dense smoke. No injuries have been reported and the cause is under investigation.

Red Flag Warning issued in Sacramento Valley for critical fire weather, as firefighters combat Park Fire. Cooling expected this weekend with a gradual warming trend mid-next week.

A tortoise found amidst the Maria Fire in Calaveras County is being cared for by Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit until its owners can be located.