Maraskeshia Smith will become Sacramento's first Black female City Manager on Jan. 5, 2026, managing 6,000 employees and a $1.6 billion budget. Her experience spans over 20 years in city management roles across several cities and she holds an MBA.

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office is seeking help to identify "Wilseyville Jane Doe," using forensic genealogy to trace her likely Utah origins and pleading for public assistance to solve the decades-old case.

Folsom Police arrested Jerrell Collis for felony theft at Folsom Outlets and recovered over $1,600 in stolen merchandise. His accomplice escaped but is identified.

Sacramento will experience unsettled weather with intermittent showers, a 40 percent chance of rain, and light winds. Temperatures will range from the mid-50s to the low 80s, with conditions improving later in the week.

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office recovered over $27,000 in stolen goods from a theft ring, made six arrests, and emphasized a zero-tolerance stance on retail theft.

A 61-year-old inmate, Andrew Rick Lopez, was denied parole for the 1991 second-degree murder of James Turnbough due to ongoing behavior issues and gang affiliations in prison.

Sacramento reported on its homelessness response, handling 791 calls and 2,195 cases, with 1,899 closed, 83 people aided in finding shelter, and 61,220 pounds of trash removed in one week.

Placer County is hosting a public meeting on October 1 at Del Oro High School to discuss a proposed 240-apartment affordable housing project in Penryn.

Police found a man fatally shot at a motel in Ceres, and a woman admitted to the killing, claiming an 18-year relationship with him. She's charged with murder and child endangerment; her child is with CPS. The investigation continues.

Yolo County Airport receives $240,000 FAA grant for maintenance, including runway repair planning and a pavement management system, to enhance safety and longevity.

A former Sacramento man, Trevor Fountain, pleaded guilty to participating in a conspiracy to transport over $260,000 worth of stolen communication equipment across state lines.

The Folsom City Council has approved cost-cutting measures to tackle a $3 million deficit, including reducing city positions and restructuring departments.

Walter Burgess, 23, was arrested by Stockton Police for a series of shootings, including one that resulted in a female's death and another involving an 18-year-old male.