Over a dozen Union Pacific rail cars derailed in Colfax, CA, causing significant trade disruption; no injuries or hazardous spills reported, with the tracks under repair.

The article details a forecast of dense fog and showers for Sacramento, with consistent cool temperatures and chances of precipitation throughout the week.

Approximately 13 Union Pacific railcars derailed near Colfax early Saturday; no injuries were reported and crews are clearing the site. Investigators are working to learn what went wrong.

A West Sacramento man pleaded guilty to participating in a drug operation trafficking fentanyl, meth, cocaine, and heroin. A raid yielded significant drug seizures. His sentencing is set for March 2026.

SacRT secured $25.8M in state AHSC grants to buy new light‑rail cars, upgrade stations and back 546 affordable apartments near transit.

Manteca Police intensify patrols from December 12 through New Year's as part of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to reduce impaired driving.

A nonpartisan report warns California could face a more than $1.8B shortfall next year as cap‑and‑trade receipts fall short of new fixed spending rules. Lawmakers may have to trim programs or shift costs.

Jordan Ragland, once on New Jersey’s Most Wanted list, was arrested in Sacramento in September and flown back to Atlantic County to face meth and weapons charges.

Paxful Holdings Inc. has pleaded guilty to federal charges for enabling illicit transactions and is facing a $4 million penalty, with proceedings revealing the company's role in unlawful activities including money laundering and prostitution.

Sacramento's forecast includes foggy mornings and clearing skies, with patchy fog and highs in the mid-40s to upper 50s, and a slight chance of showers early next week.

Yuba County Jail offers a food safety course for inmates, providing education and a Food Handlers Certificate to support future employment opportunities.

The Sacramento County DA's Office received a $294,000 grant to combat DUI/DUID offenses through prosecution, education, and community outreach programs.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office identified remains found in 1986 as Marjorie Linehan, who disappeared in 1982. DNA advancements aided the cold case resolution.