A Sacramento County man received 25 years to life for murdering his girlfriend's 5-year-old son in a brutal abuse case. The child's mother also received prison time for failing to protect her son.

Sacramento Fire Department contained a grass fire near Garden Hwy without injuries or structural damage; approximately 220 acres were affected before being controlled. The cause is under investigation.

A man fighting for his life after being shot in the head in Arden-Arcade as deputies detain suspect in Tuesday's broad daylight violence.

A shooting at Caldwell Park in Stockton resulted in the death of 19-year-old Adrian Nov Ledesma and injured a 17-year-old. It's the city's 23rd homicide this year.

Lancaster man Jose Nunez sentenced to over 21 years for trafficking 3,500 pounds of methamphetamine in sophisticated Mexico-based drug ring operation.

Sacramento State's $3 million digital equity program brings AI training and computer skills to Lemon Hill's underserved residents. The initiative has trained 75 student navigators to bridge the digital divide in South Sacramento.

A 15-month-old child died after being left in a hot vehicle in Alta Sierra, marking the 20th such death nationwide this year.

Sacramento County's Grand Jury reveals over 97% of confirmed elder financial abuse cases go unprosecuted, exposing systemic failures in protecting vulnerable residents.

The Ponderosa Fire in Yuba County has forced evacuations and consumed 87 acres as firefighters battle dangerous terrain and limited access roads. Approximately 1,500 residents remain under evacuation orders or warnings.

Sacramento has revamped its 311 system to better address homelessness concerns, with an intelligent questionnaire designed to deliver faster aid and improve service coordination and transparency.

Lincoln Police officers arrested two individuals, Elijah Peterson-Sloan and Michael Peterson, for theft and conspiracy after a traffic stop connected them to regional theft cases and uncovered stolen goods.

St. Hope charter schools and Sacramento district work to finalize complex operational agreement amid ongoing concerns about governance and oversight.

Elk Grove Police captured an armed robbery suspect after a car chase, resulting in a temporary lockdown at a nearby high school. The suspect is a 61-year-old man facing multiple charges.