Parole eligibility has expanded in California — but grant rates have dropped. Experts point to restitution rules and new digital evidence as major drivers.

Stockton City Attorney Lori Asuncion resigned after 18 years of service. She was thanked by the Mayor and the Council accepted her resignation, appointing Taryn Jones as acting attorney.

Two people were shot Tuesday night in Old North Sacramento near Evergreen and Calvados. Police say the circumstances are under investigation.

DSW may be headed to Marketplace at Birdcage, taking the spot left by a permanently closed Off Broadway Shoe Warehouse in Citrus Heights.

DeMar DeRozan passed 26,000 points in the Kings' 111-98 win against the Rockets. Despite Alperen Sengun's return, Houston struggled on the road. The Kings outrebounded the Rockets, and the Houston bench underperformed.

A pedestrian was killed Monday night near Arden Fair Mall. Sacramento police say detectives are investigating and lanes were closed.

Citrus Heights Police arrested 18-year-old Daniel Rudulph for vehicle burglary and seized an illegal machine gun from him. Rudulph, already on probation, faces four felony weapons charges.

Sum' Mo, a Black‑owned bar and café from Johari “Jae” Dudley, has filed for an alcohol license at College Greens and has been hosting events while plans proceed. The owner says floor plans are underway and an opening is coming soon.

A state probe found SCUSD's enrollment rules created barriers that favored families with cars and internet. A court‑ordered five‑year plan requires oversight and fixes.

A fire broke out early morning at Lazy Wheels Mobile Home Park, quickly extinguished by Modesto and Stanislaus Consolidated Fire crews; no injuries reported.

Sacramento Police seeks public assistance in locating at-risk missing person Kwasi Watson, 35, with the mental capacity of a 10-year-old. Last seen January 6th wearing a tan coat and maroon sweats.

Assemblywoman Maggy Krell introduced three bills to stiffen penalties for attacks on reporters and curb political retaliation. The measures follow last September’s ABC10 shooting in Sacramento.

California’s SB 1061 keeps most medical debt off credit reports while federal rules remain unsettled. Here’s what Californians need to know.