Court papers allege a longtime Sacramento teacher groomed and sexually assaulted a student at Leonardo Da Vinci K‑8; the teacher had been arrested last year in a CSAM probe.

The U.S. Attorney's Office in California pursued justice during the government shutdown, sentencing individuals for sexual exploitation and drug trafficking and handing down various indictments and trial verdicts.

A historic lumber mill in Auburn was destroyed by fire; its investigation is underway with a person of interest. No injuries reported; the fire was contained to one structure.

The Rocklin Police Department received a $70,000 grant from the California OTS for traffic safety programs focused on reducing road injuries and deaths.

David Gordon, who has led the Sacramento County Office of Education for 21 years, will retire in June 2027. Trustees have time to run a careful search while equity work continues.

Ceres Police Department is organizing "Coffee with a Cop" on November 18th at the local McDonald’s to foster conversations between officers and community members.

Lauren Babb Tomlinson of Planned Parenthood enters the race for California’s 6th Congressional District, focusing on affordability issues amid recent redistricting changes.

A 45-year-old man died after his big rig hit a guardrail and overturned on I-80 near Nevada. Weather may have contributed to the crash; no alcohol/drug influence is suspected. The accident caused extended traffic delays.

Calaveras County firefighters responded to a suspicious fire at an abandoned house in Wallace; previously the site of multiple fires and illegal occupancy. No injuries reported.

Sacramento Police, DEA, and CHP seized illegal firearms and drugs, including fentanyl, in a joint operation focused on combating narcotics and firearm trafficking.

A vehicle struck a power pole in Roseville, causing power outages and road closures on Foothills Boulevard, with the police investigating it as a hit and run.

Redding paid tribute to flight nurse Suzie Smith, who died in a helicopter crash, in a service filled with memories and music. Her dedication to service and impact on the community were honored.

A 24‑year‑old was arrested after a Nov. 1 Midtown assault on K Street left a man hospitalized; police classified the incident as a hate crime but have not released motive details.