A 5-year-old boy, Bryan Thong, has died following a late-night car crash in Stockton on October 21, confirmed by the Sacramento County Coroner's Office.

Lincoln police officer Timothy Jaekel pleaded not guilty to charges of sexually abusing minors and posted a $700,000 bond. He is on unpaid administrative leave.

The Citrus Heights Police joined "Folsom Blues 3.0," yielding 7 arrests, seizure of firearms/drugs/cash, and highlighting the operation's success in addressing regional drug trafficking.

Folsom Police Department has scheduled a DUI checkpoint for November 7, 2025, to curb impaired driving based on crash data, emphasizing its importance for road safety.

Hampton University says it escorted Blexit reps off campus during Homecoming after they failed to complete vendor registration. The move comes as the conservative group's HBCU tour met cancellations and removals.

Christopher Cole was convicted of sexual assault against children, including lewd acts and a sex act with a child under 10. His sentencing is set for December 5, 2025.

Fire Chief Brian Estes will retire after a 35-year career that saw him rise from firefighter to leading the Nevada Yuba Placer Unit and Placer County Fire Department.

Placer County calls for volunteers for the 2026 Free Tax Prep program with United Way and the IRS, offering training and flexible roles for those wanting to help low-income residents with taxes.

Two Fremont men were arrested in Placer County for an "oil-in-the-engine" scam, where they tricked sellers into believing their cars had serious issues to buy them cheap.

Richard Garcia was convicted by a Stanislaus County jury of felony domestic violence, terrorist threats, false imprisonment, and arson, with sentencing pending.

Kenneth Howe was sentenced to 75 years to life for murdering Amadon Estrada, after a jury trial. The motive was jealousy; Howe shot Estrada in his tent.

A late-night chase in Sacramento ended in a crash at Watt and Fair Oaks and a sheriff’s K‑9 bit the driver during detention. Authorities are investigating.

A 36-year-old man died after an argument in Stockton's Seaport District turned violent. The incident is Stockton's 31st homicide this year. Details are scarce, and the investigation is ongoing.