Deputies released photos after a suspect threatened a 13‑year‑old with a knife and stole a $2,000 e‑bike from a Gold River home.

A Sacramento jury convicted Diamond Zaccheaus Moore for a 2023 shooting outside a Del Paso Boulevard gas station that killed Angelo Gallegos. Sentencing is set for March.

A reported discharge near the 300 block of Pleasant Street briefly put Mount Saint Mary's and Bell Hill on lockdown; police say no injuries and an investigation is underway.

Work‑permit processing delays tied to the Uniting for Ukraine program have left Sacramento Ukrainians out of work and community groups pressing federal agencies and lawmakers to act. Employers say paperwork—not a lack of jobs—is to blame.

A single-vehicle rollover on Vista Park Court in North Sacramento just before 9 a.m. Tuesday killed one person. Authorities say the cause remains under investigation.

Rocklin police recovered mail tied to roughly a dozen Gold River and Rancho Cordova residents and arrested two Sacramento suspects after an Ulta shoplifting. Investigation continues.

A 3-year-old child was killed Sunday after being struck by a skid steer at a Nevada City home; authorities say the death is under investigation.

A Sacramento bill would force the FAIR Plan to offer full homeowners policies and stricter reporting after last year’s wildfire claims woes. Supporters say it boosts recovery; critics warn of financial strain.

Truckee police say CDFW’s wolf tracker logged activity near town. Residents should supervise pets, protect livestock and report photos to state wildlife authorities.

Placer SPCA opened a donor‑funded $12.5M Veterinary and Foster Care Center in Roseville, adding surgical suites, dental and expanded foster capacity. The build aims to quadruple spay/neuter output.

Rancho Cordova police say a gun was fired inside a motel room Friday; one person was arrested and a handgun was recovered.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office warns of tax season IRS scams, advising residents to be vigilant against threats and unconventional payment demands.

Placer County has declared February 4 as Cancer Prevention Day and is holding a week-long awareness campaign with a focus on different cancers, including a free webinar on skin cancer prevention.