A head-on collision on Highway 33 just north of Highway 132 left a man dead and his daughter and her mother hospitalized, the CHP told CBS Sacramento.

Nevada County Counsel Kit Elliott is retiring on Dec. 20, with Trevor Koski taking over the next day. The transition acknowledges Elliott's contributions and prepares Koski to continue her legacy.

Placer County supervisors tentatively approved the affordable 240-unit Hope Way Apartments, moving forward despite design review concerns and a split vote.

A Sacramento man was arrested after leaving a welfare check with a child in his car; police say the child is safe and was reunited with family.

A man from Del Norte County was arrested in connection with the deadly Esparto fireworks explosion, facing multiple charges including possession of destructive devices.

The Del Rio Trail Bridge in Sacramento is complete, providing a continuous path for active transportation over I-5 and Riverside Boulevard, as celebrated by city officials.

Pasha Mediterranean filed a Placer County business notice for a Roseville location at 390 N Sunrise Ave; the owner says plans are in development with no date set.

Sacramento Police arrested Gary Elliott, 63, confiscating a machine gun with a silencer, ammo, and cocaine from his RV during a probation search on December 1.

A Powerball ticket worth over $700k was sold in Salinas, CA, while the jackpot reaches $1.25 billion. Another lucky ticket in Sacramento won nearly $2 million recently. Winners are urged to play responsibly.

Placer County prosecutors say they charged dozens tied to a multi‑county fencing ring after a probe that recovered more than $700,000 in stolen merchandise. A consolidated hearing is set for Dec. 22.

Alonzo Carter is set to become Sacramento State's head football coach, returning to the region where he has deep ties and a history of coaching success.

The Rocklin Police captured prolific shoplifter Fitim Toshi, who amassed over $45,000 in theft across five counties, ending his spree at the Bass Pro Shop.

Sacramento's weather this week will be foggy in the mornings with chances of showers increasing as the week progresses, according to the National Weather Service.