Manteca Police Department announced a DUI checkpoint on August 30th, aimed at improving road safety by targeting impaired driving from alcohol and drugs.

Sacramento County legal professionals strike for better pay, claiming competitive salaries are needed for the sustainability of the criminal justice system. Essential court operations continue during the protest.

An 11-year-old girl died and five other teens were injured when an SUV struck a tree in Stockton. No adult presence has been confirmed at the time of the crash.

One man was killed and two others injured in a North Sacramento shooting; police are investigating with no suspects yet.

A high-speed pursuit by Ceres Police ended with the arrest of Aleigha Freitas, who was driving a stolen car and attempted to flee on foot before being apprehended without incident.

The Roseville Police Department issued a warning about a phone scam involving a fake officer demanding payment for a nonexistent warrant. Residents are advised to verify such calls with the police.

The NWS predicts unusual weather for Sacramento with scattered showers, thunderstorms, and a flash flood watch for the Park Fire Burn Scar area into Saturday.

Sacramento designated a Colonial Revival house, the former home of photographer Levi Vandercook, as a historic landmark, aligning with the city's plan to preserve historical sites.

After nearly a decade, Alejandra Aguilera-Ortega was arrested for the 2013 death of Diego Lopez caused by illegal silicone injections. She had fled to Mexico, but was recently captured in Citrus Heights without incident.

Carl Nelson was convicted of multiple sexual assaults on a child and an adult and faces up to 385 years to life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for October 25, 2024.

A two-year-old boy named Jason Peterson died after being found in a vehicle in Folsom; details and the cause of death are unclear as investigations continue.

An electric big rig caught fire on I-80 in Placer County, causing road closures and concerns over toxic fumes. The Tesla truck crash led to a half-mile buffer zone being established.

The National Weather Service forecasts moderate temperatures and a Delta breeze in Sacramento, with a chance of late-week thunderstorms, particularly in mountainous regions.