Modesto Police cited a 17-year-old for reckless driving, caught doing 92 MPH in a 35 zone. The incident is part of a campaign against racing, emphasizing road safety.

A NWS forecast predicts persisting fog and mostly cloudy conditions for Sacramento over the weekend, with chilly temperatures and chances of showers next week.

Three multiagency sweeps in November removed more than 58,000 illegal cannabis plants across Lancaster, Hayward and Harbor City, officials say.

A state inspector general audit found most internal investigations into staff misconduct were flawed, with long delays and a growing wave of lawsuits by incarcerated women. The report warns backlogs can let accused officers avoid discipline.

A house fire in Sacramento, exacerbated by hoarding conditions, resulted in a dog's death and a reminder of the risks such clutter poses in emergencies.

Two painters were burned in an apparent explosion at a River Park apartment; one was hospitalized. Fire crews say gas wasn't detected and an investigation is ongoing.

Kyle Travis Colton was sentenced to six years and eight months after a jury convicted him of receiving child sex abuse material.

The 2025 California International Marathon saw familiar winners with Futsum Zienasellassie and debutante Molly Born setting records in their divisions, among 107 runners qualifying for Olympic trials.

Elk Grove police joined foster youth for a gift shopping event, Shop with a Cop, and participated in a light parade, fostering community ties and creating memorable experiences.

California landmarks were lit in red for the 4th Annual Illuminate campaign by MADD to honor victims of impaired driving and raise awareness about its dangers.

Police in Rancho Cordova arrested a theft suspect in a cow onesie who had a warrant and was found with stolen goods and drugs.

A Placer County hospice chaplain was sentenced to five years after pleading no contest in the alleged sexual assault of a 76-year-old hospice patient who died days later.

A federal judge tossed Huntington Beach’s federal challenge to SB 54, preserving California’s limits on local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.