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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two men were convicted for a 2018 robbery at an illegal gambling house in Sacramento, with sentences pending: 259 years to life for one, and over 40 years for the other.
Two women were arrested in Vacaville for retail theft, one with additional warrants. Police used tech to track them and are upping patrols for the holidays.
A boy and four adults were injured in a Sacramento crash involving an SUV and a sedan; seatbelts were not used.
Community & Society in ...
Nevada County offers free cat spay/neuter clinic to reduce stray population and promote responsible pet ownership; limited slots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rancho Cordova police officers assisted in the safe delivery of a baby after a pregnant woman was found in distress.
Geoffrey Haenggi was arrested for a fatal hit-and-run on Florin Road, Sacramento, facing felony and firearms charges.
Politics & Govt in ...
California officials and environmentalists oppose the Trump administration's proposal to expand offshore oil drilling off the California coast, which has not seen new drilling since 1984.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Mosquito Road will be closed on December 6, 2025, from 7 am to 12 pm for crane inspection and maintenance by El Dorado County's DOT. Detours and signs will be in place.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Sacramento homeowners and developers are using the Mills Act to shrink tax bills and fund restorations on old houses across Midtown and Alkali Flat.
Nevada County Planning Commission approved an ordinance to allow RVs as ADUs to help with the housing shortage, pending Board of Supervisors approval.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office announced the creation of the Placer County Cold Case Foundation, a nonprofit to aid in funding cold case investigations.
Three people were arrested after a video‑captured purse‑snatching outside SF Supermarket on Stockton Boulevard. Authorities say surveillance footage and tips led detectives to the suspects.
Sacramento supervisors approved $16.38M for a mental‑health housing and outreach pilot focused on historically neglected south Sacramento neighborhoods.
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