The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the Mill Creek Single Family Residential Project, introducing 322 homes and new parks in Dry Creek–West Placer.

Folsom's Handblown Glass Pumpkin Patch event features over 6,000 artisanal glass pieces and live glassblowing demonstrations on October 11-12, free of charge.

Modesto Police arrest two suspects for retail theft, uncover one's connection to a double-homicide in Salinas, CA. All stolen items were returned to the retailer.

The I Street Bridge in Sacramento will close for 10 days for repairs, affecting commuters. Detours are provided. A new bridge is planned for Spring 2026 with improved features.

Arties Johnson is convicted of the 1981 first-degree murder of Clara Miller, with the case involving a burglary and DNA evidence leading to the resolution nearly half a century later.

Stockton saw a rise in violence with five individuals injured in shootings and stabbings overnight. Police made arrests related to stabbings and are seeking information on the shootings.

Nevada City celebrates Halloween with trick-or-treating, a book giveaway, and family activities. The event includes candy distribution at the Government Center and a Spooky Boooky Book Giveaway at the library, aiming to promote children's literacy.

The Sacramento Zoo announced the death of Serai, a clouded leopard, who faced significant health issues before being euthanized due to a severe leg wound.

The City of Sacramento's Incident Management Team responded to 740 calls about homelessness, creating 2,174 cases, and enrolled 73 people in assistance databases.

Placer County is hosting a free medication take-back event on October 25, and offers permanent drop boxes and mail-back options year-round for safe disposal of medications.

Residents of Chinese Camp begin post-fire recovery, facing the loss of their homes and awaiting cleanup and aid amidst questions about the initial fire response and insurance challenges.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office highlighted its Air Operations team and Falcon 30 helicopter, emphasizing their night rescue training and commitment to public safety.

The Farm-to-Fork and Terra Madre Americas festival in Sacramento was a success, drawing approx. 165,000 attendees and stimulating the local economy through a mix of culinary education, live music, and vendor sales.