A Hughson councilmember has accused Mayor George Carr of sexual assault; the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office says it is investigating and the mayor denies the claims.

Residents at Hotel Woodland say a Thanksgiving elevator breakdown has left seniors and disabled tenants stuck upstairs for weeks while parts are awaited. The city says staff are helping and repairs are scheduled.

A jury convicted Vincent Saenz of first-degree murder in the 2023 killing of his wife, Felicia Wilcots. Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 20, 2026.

Local law enforcement in Rancho Cordova responded to a complaint about a loud backfiring exhaust, resulting in the driver being cited for multiple vehicle violations.

Tsakopoulos Investments filed plans to redevelop a 44.9‑acre North Natomas parcel at Del Paso and El Centro with homes and retail. The site — long marketed for big‑box retail — now faces city review.

Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini testified as he seeks a new trial in the Tahoe ambush case, alleging his trial lawyers sabotaged his defense. A judge has set mid‑February testimony before arguments.

Juvenile led deputies on a high-speed chase in a stolen car, crashing into a wall in Antelope; suspect apprehended and faces charges.

A man died after a shooting in North Sacramento early Saturday. Homicide detectives have taken over the investigation and police are asking witnesses to come forward.

A 35-year-old Sacramento man was indicted by a federal grand jury on fentanyl distribution and firearms charges after investigators say they found 400 grams of fentanyl and two loaded handguns.

Nonna Homes has paused new ADU work as state officials investigate consumer complaints. The suspension comes months after the company was named the region’s fastest-growing firm.

CHP discovered an underground bunker with illegal guns and ammo in Northern California during a raid initially targeting illegal cannabis cultivation.

A bystander died after a Tesla crashed onto the Gold Line at Iron Point Station, prompting a bus bridge and service disruptions while crews investigate.

Sacramento leaders are considering a resolution to bar federal immigration officers from using city-owned property as enforcement staging areas after months of downtown protests.