A Fresno woman pled guilty to tax evasion and obstructing an IRS audit, involving false financial documents and underreporting profits, leading to over $870,000 in evaded taxes.

A Fresno man was sentenced to 21 years for sexual exploitation of a minor and must pay restitution, register as a sex offender, and abide by supervised release terms.

A pregnant woman died after a car crashed into water off State Route 4 in California. The driver escaped, but the woman remained trapped and was later found deceased. The CHP is investigating; drugs and alcohol were ruled out as factors.

Previously convicted individuals were arrested in Rancho Cordova for probation violation after a police chase and firearm discovery.

The Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento urges pet vaccination and licensing following recent rabies cases and an incident with a rabid skunk near the zoo.

The Aspen Greenbelt path beneath Bryce and Saratoga Lanes in Davis is now open, with some pending patch paving. Further path closures and detours are expected due to ongoing construction phases through early December.

Florin High School in Sacramento was placed on lockdown due to a bomb threat, prompting a response from the sheriff's office and a coordinated student dismissal for safety.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle in Elk Grove, causing road closures near W. Stockton Boulevard and Kyler Road. The investigation is ongoing.

Joshua Atkinson was sentenced to 50 years to life for the 2021 drive-by murder of Tyree Scott, following his conviction and the finding of firearm use and aggravating factors.

A single-car crash in Solano County resulted in the driver's death, with speed and alcohol as suspected factors. The CHP is emphasizing the dangers of impaired driving.

Sacramento opens early voting centers to facilitate convenient ballot casting ahead of the election, with services in multiple languages and extended availability through November 5th.

Two people were found dead in a Modesto home, a 17-year-old male and a female resident, both with gunshot wounds, in what appears to be a murder-suicide.

Josef Meinzer was arrested for the double homicide of his mother and brother in Granite Bay, with a standoff preceding his surrender to the Placer County Sheriff's Office.