Shaun Heflin was convicted of multiple sexual assaults against children under 10 in Sacramento, with prior offenses in other states. He faces up to 225 years to life in prison.

A South Sacramento family says a woman smashed their home and truck with a baseball bat; police are investigating and the family plans to press charges.

Marysville has applied for nearly $4 million in EPA Brownfields funds to remove a gunite‑capped pile of asbestos- and lead‑tainted demolition debris and prep the downtown site.

The Yuba County Sheriff arrested Vincent Ciulei for arson and related charges after a body was found burned near Parks Bar Bridge; he is the victim's nephew.

City leaders warn that copper wire thefts are leaving parts of Stockton dark while crews pour concrete and tarp manholes to stop thieves.

A Shasta County family is seeking answers after Brion E. Spidle was found unconscious and later died at Pleasant Valley State Prison. Corrections officials say two inmates were identified as suspected assailants.

A woman died after her SUV hit a utility pole in Citrus Heights; initial investigation suggests alcohol may be a factor. Police are investigating and seeking witnesses.

Folsom Police arrested three suspects for mail theft, vehicle theft, and related charges after finding stolen mail and other items in a stolen vehicle.

Four years after a $12.3M purchase, Sacramento’s 102‑acre Meadowview parcel remains undeveloped. The city has opened an RFEI and will accept proposals through Feb. 27.

Two individuals were arrested for attempting to steal meat from a Safeway by concealing it in their pants, with one suspect wearing a GPS device due to parole.

A leaked Cal OES memo suggests the state briefly weighed ending state‑funded post‑fire soil testing, reviving concerns about contamination after the Eaton and Palisades fires.

Sutter Health has begun constructing a new $380 million advanced cancer center in Modesto, offering comprehensive treatments, clinical trials, and integrated care to address higher regional cancer mortality rates.

A compact Mel’s Express is proposed for the former Subway at 3000 Stockton Blvd near Aggie Square, with plans expected by the end of January and a mid‑2026 opening targeted.