Lathrop Police Department is forming a traffic unit to improve safety and enforcement due to residents' concerns about risky driving behaviors. The new unit aims to address increasing traffic challenges in the rapidly growing city.

The National Weather Service predicts light winds, clear skies in the Bay Area, with possible midweek rain and cooler temperatures, and uncertain weather conditions towards the end of the week.

Aftershock festival in Sacramento begins, expecting 160,000 attendees and featuring over 130 bands such as Slayer and Iron Maiden, adding a fifth stage and boosting the local economy.

The body of Tyson Fiddler, missing since October 5, was found by authorities in a remote area of El Dorado County. Circumstances of his death are under investigation.

Traffic stop by Sacramento detectives led to arrest of Cristhian Perez-Ortiz for drugs and illegal weapons found in his car; was released pending court date.

Man arrested for attempting to have a train strike another man on the tracks in Marysville, California. He faces multiple charges, including attempted murder.

The Stockton Police arrested Elijah Garcia for shooting at a woman's car after a physical altercation. No injuries were reported, and a weapon was seized.

Michael Andrew Scott of Fair Oaks pleads guilty to wire fraud for a scheme involving non-existent medical device sales, causing investors significant financial losses.

The National Weather Service forecasts a cooling trend in California's Central Valley with lower temperatures and a possible slight rainfall following a record-breaking heatwave.

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz arrived in Sacramento for campaign events and participated in a major fundraiser, contributing to the Harris-Walz ticket's finances.

West Sacramento firefighter Timothy Hall's memorial service is today; he died in a training exercise. A procession from Fire Station 45 to Creekside Church will cause road closures.

Authorities seek two suspects for a suspected arson at a Sacramento WinCo. An attempt to steal goods was foiled after a woman set a fire in the store.

A fire destroyed an unoccupied house under construction in Sacramento County's Fruitridge Pocket, causing no injuries but significant damage, including to nearby properties.