Mónica Morales appointed as director of Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in health initiatives.

Ceres faces a severe health crisis with rising fentanyl overdoses. The city's police urge public awareness, naloxone use, and reporting suspicious activities to combat the issue.

A Norteño gang member received a 71-month prison sentence for manufacturing explosives and possessing an unregistered silencer.

A fatal shooting occurred in Sacramento, where police responded to find a male victim pronounced dead at the scene. No suspects have been identified; detectives seek public assistance.

Manteca Animal Services has various dogs available for adoption, as announced by the Manteca Police Department. The shelter is open Tuesday-Saturday for visits.

Rancho Cordova announces its 2nd Spring Service Day with community projects like mural painting and creek cleanups and calls for residents to volunteer.

Kevin Leslie Gipson from Butte County pled guilty to attempted coercion and enticement of a minor after trying to meet an undercover officer posing as a child's father.

Fatal motorcycle-SUV collision occurred on Sheldon Road in Elk Grove, with the motorcyclist dying from injuries.

Sacramento City Express announces a garden tour on May 3 focusing on California native plants and sustainable landscaping, featuring a variety of native plants and rebate information.

Sacramento CERT has received 150 children's life jackets from SacOEM to improve water safety. These will be distributed to enhance young swimmer safety along local rivers.

California prisoner Nathaniel Ray Diaz faces indictment for child sexual exploitation charges for his alleged contacts and solicitations of a minor from Avenal State Prison.

The Yuba County Sheriff's Department arrested two suspected Norteño gang affiliates, seizing an assault rifle and a "ghost gun" in a Marysville operation.

Placer County approved a $283,400 enhancement project for the Lower Sawtooth Recreation Area, including parking improvements and an information kiosk.