Jason Solak was appointed the Interim Fire Chief of Folsom, bringing over 30 years of experience, including roles in FEMA's Urban Search and Rescue Team.

Law enforcement in Sacramento County conducted "Folsom Blues," seizing drugs and disrupting local narcotics operations, including an illegal 3D gun printing setup.

The Modesto Police Department received a $485,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety for enhanced traffic enforcement to reduce road injuries and fatalities.

Brian Werner won the Giant Pumpkin Festival in Elk Grove with a record-breaking 2,147-pound pumpkin, amidst carnival festivities and family entertainment.

A pedestrian on a scooter was hit by a car in Sacramento, resulting in serious injury and hospitalization. The incident is under investigation, with no current indications of drugs or alcohol involved.

A shooting in Midtown Sacramento injured three individuals at The Lock & Key lounge; the incident follows a fight and is under investigation with no arrests made yet.

The Arcade Creek Bridge in Sacramento has reopened after renovations, improving traffic and creating safer paths for cyclists and pedestrians, with new features to prevent flooding.

A minor was killed and three others severely injured in a solo vehicle crash on I-80 near Colfax. Causes remain unknown, though speed and weather may have contributed.

Yolo County announces a domestic violence awareness forum on October 27 to support survivors and highlight prevention, inviting community engagement with experts and service providers.

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.