Sacramento Police are investigating a homicide after a woman with a fatal gunshot wound was found in the Northgate area; no arrests or suspect descriptions have been announced.

Three drownings occurred in Nevada County over a day, including one at Scotts Flat Lake. Officials remind the public of water safety as the community mourns the losses.

A man named Michael Collier was arrested for a fatal stabbing at a Linda gas station after deputies reviewed surveillance footage. The victim died despite medical efforts.

A DUI-related crash in Sacramento injured five people, including minors, after a car hit barriers and flipped on Business 80. The driver was arrested, and an investigation is ongoing.

The French Fire in Mariposa County prompts mandatory evacuations amid a California heatwave, with 400 acres burned and power outages impacting residents.

The former Pizza Bell in Elk Grove is reopening as Patty’s Pizza Shack, retaining original staff and offering a diverse menu catering to different dietary needs.

Lodi Lake is closed to swimming due to high bacteria levels, but the Fourth of July festivities will continue with modifications, including the availability of alternative swimming options.

Governor Newsom and legislative leaders withdrew a proposed anti-crime measure from the California ballot, citing timing and a lack of collaboration with the CDAA.

The Sacramento region faces extreme heat, with the National Weather Service issuing an Excessive Heat Warning and a Red Flag Warning for increased fire risk. Temperatures could surpass 110°F.

Patelco Credit Union was hit by a serious security incident, suspending online banking and limiting card transactions, though ATMs remain operational.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a car in Orangevale. The accident occurred at the Hazel Avenue and Greenback Lane intersection, with authorities investigating the cause.

Mark Navarrete was arrested on suspicion of murdering his parents in Elk Grove after reporting their deaths to police, who later found incriminating evidence.

A fire near Cal Expo closed Business 80 in Sacramento but was contained to three acres with no injuries; northbound lanes reopened quickly, minimizing traffic impact.