Modesto Police K-9 unit intercepted 2 pounds of heroin and 14 pounds of fentanyl pills during a traffic stop, leading to the arrest of Jose Tafolla-Gutierrez on drug trafficking charges.

A vehicle chase north of Elk Grove ended in a fatal police shooting in Sacramento, with the driver dead and no injuries to law enforcement. Details are under investigation.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office reported a murder-suicide on Sutterwoods Way involving two males, with 33-year-old Jesse Janda identified as the gunman.

Sacramento man Jonathan Dale was sentenced to over 36 years to life for child sexual assault and child pornography possession after a conviction on December 13, 2024.

A student was caught with a loaded gun and knives at Valley High School; the student's sibling also brought a weapon earlier. Both were detained; the first faces charges, and the second was cited for pepper spray.

Rocklin Police responded to a mental health crisis, evacuating a home and extinguishing a fire started by the individual in the garage. The situation ended without confrontation.

Sacramento reaffirms its sanctuary city status, prohibiting city resources from enforcing federal immigration laws and aligning with California's policies to protect immigrants.

Off the Charts, Manteca's first cannabis dispensary, has opened after a 51-month process of obtaining permits and is expected to contribute financially to the local community, with high security measures in place.

Maurice Franklin Jr was sentenced to life for the murder of Di'Asia Sease. The case highlighted issues of human trafficking, with Franklin exploiting victims he met online. The DA's office is working to combat this crime with community partners.

Yolo County has initiated a comprehensive 2030 Climate Action and Adaptation Plan to achieve a carbon-negative footprint by 2030, focusing on emissions reduction and equity.

Sacramento faces gusty winds and snow in the Sierra this weekend, with clearer skies expected early next week and potential for more active weather later on.

An arrest was made in connection with a Stockton, CA homicide from November. Kenneth Mejia was charged after police worked with the U.S. Marshals Task Force.

The Yuba County Sheriff's Office arrested a suspect for drug and firearm charges after finding approximately one kilogram of cocaine and firearms during a raid.