Placer County announces a temporary shutdown of its building permit system from Jan 1-4, 2026, for upgrades to improve efficiency and user experience.

A person was found dead in a Sacramento County ditch, prompting a hit-and-run investigation by CHP. The incident occurred near Florin and Waterman roads.

California Highway Patrol initiates two Holiday Enforcement Periods to improve road safety, focusing on violations like impaired driving and seat belt use.

The Stockton Police Department opened the Sierra Vista Substation to improve community safety and foster better police-community relations, with a focus on trust and partnership.

Ceres Police Department hosted their annual Beards for Kids event, wrapping and distributing gifts to families in need, fostering community relations.

At the CAL FIRE station's event, a dog named Bonnie was adopted, showing the unit's commitment to the community beyond firefighting. Other dogs are still looking for homes.

Body found in fire identified as Constance Laurel; her nephew, Vincent Ciulei, arrested and charged with arson. Investigation ongoing, public information sought.

Ceres PD addressed illegal toxic waste dumping in a storm drain, arresting Jose Gutierrez on felony charges. Cleanup efforts are ongoing, and authorities stress proper hazardous material disposal.

During an early-morning security check in Rocklin, officers found an unplated BMW containing illegal weapons, meth and paraphernalia and arrested the sleeping driver. The department posted video of the stop.

Folsom Police have warned against impersonation scams demanding payment via phone through unconventional methods, advising skepticism and verification to avoid fraud.

Dennis Schroder's late 3-pointer secured a 125-124 overtime win for the Sacramento Kings against the Houston Rockets, ending their five-game losing streak.

A power outage left parts of Lincoln in the dark Sunday; PG&E crews are on site and traffic signals at Nelson Road and Highway 65 were reported out.

Pierside is rising in West Sacramento’s Bridge District with 260+ apartments, new offices and riverfront amenities that will reshape the waterfront by 2026.