Stockton City Council accepts an $8 million violence prevention grant, amidst criticism by the Youth Peace and Justice Foundation regarding their approach to reducing violence.

Frank Hicks was convicted of human trafficking, kidnapping, and sexual assault, facing up to 87 years to life in prison.

Interstate 80 between Fairfield and Vacaville opened new Express Lanes to ease traffic congestion, requiring a FasTrak tag for access and offering different toll rates based on vehicle occupancy and real-time traffic.

Folsom police say a caregiver was arrested after recovering an 88-year-old woman's stolen diamond wedding ring and returning it to her. She faces grand-theft and elder-abuse charges.

Placer County Sheriff's Office is participating in "Battle of the Badges 2025" on Dec. 17 to raise funds for the Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign. The event encourages donations to support the community during the holidays.

A man was arrested in Nevada County for animal cruelty, involving over 200 neglected animals. Authorities, including the NCSO's Animal Control and HEART team, intervened.

Permit applications are in for the Hotel Eleanor conversion at the historic 700 J Street bank, moving the downtown project closer to construction. The plans preserve the facade while adding about 107 guest rooms and ground‑floor dining.

James L. Kenney pleaded guilty to conspiring to distribute fentanyl, meth and cocaine; prosecutors say kilogram-level quantities were seized and sentencing is set for March 26, 2026.

Rancho Cordova police arrest two men for multiple felonies after a business burglary alarm leads to the finding of stolen property.

California court sentences Christopher Cole to 475 years to life for sexually assaulting two young girls, following jury conviction on multiple counts.

The National Weather Service forecasts dense fog and a chance of showers in Sacramento, with temperatures ranging from the 40s to 50s during the week.

San Francisco’s NaYa Dessert Cafe is opening at 620 Fourth St in downtown Davis and is targeting a mid-January 2026 debut with crepes, bingsu and milk teas.

Mark III Construction has leased a 320K–340K sq ft McClellan Park campus with a 34K sq ft office to scale prefabrication and MEP manufacturing. The deal ranks among the region’s largest industrial leases this year.