Romanian national Christos Mavrokelos has been sentenced to 18 months for ATM skimming in California, having stolen nearly $150,000 and ordered to pay $75,000 in restitution.

Cool weather in Sacramento will continue into midweek, followed by a warming trend with increased afternoon highs and humidity levels, reducing fire weather risks.

A severe fire engulfed two houses in Modesto, resulted in one fatality, with first responders from several units working to control the situation. Investigation into the cause is ongoing.

Stockton debuts a new public mural, "Winged Wanderers," honoring migratory monarch butterflies. The artwork by Charly Malpass adds color to the Market Parking Garage and celebrates community-art collaborations.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is accepting applications for ten new affordable homes in Folsom's Historic District, designed with energy-efficient features and aimed at low-income households.

Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento is closing on August 3 after 30 years of operation, as announced in a Facebook post citing multiple factors for its decision.

West Sacramento received a $30,000 donation from West Sac Play to upgrade drinking fountains in local parks to new hydration stations, offering accessible water options for all users, including pets.

Ivan Garcia Jr. has been convicted of forcible rape in Stanislaus County following a 2020 incident where he assaulted a sleeping victim in their apartment.

A sewer line strike in Carnelian Bay, Tahoe led to waste spillage; however, Lake Tahoe remained unaffected. Roads reopened after cleanup by North Tahoe Public Utility crews.

Sean Lamont Wyatt, 46, pleaded guilty to identity theft committed from federal prison, using a cellphone to fraudulently access victims’ bank accounts. He faces up to 22 years in prison and $250,000 in fines, with sentencing set for October 2024.

An investigation is underway for an inmate homicide at California State Prison, Sacramento, where inmate Randy Schlaepfer was fatally assaulted by three other inmates.

The Lathrop Police detained a man and seized illegal firearms and ammunition from his vehicle after a routine patrol in Mossdale Landing Community Park.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Modesto on Saturday night; the driver cooperated with police, and witnesses are urged to contact Officer Beverson.