A Stockton man received a 10-year prison sentence for conspiring to distribute heroin and fentanyl, and must forfeit over $42,000 in illegal proceeds.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is searching for Kamara Green, a missing 14-year-old girl last seen in Elk Grove on May 14, 2024, and has released an Ebony Alert.

The National Weather Service warns of a heat wave in Sacramento with triple-digit temperatures spreading across the valley and advises caution due to high heat risk and potential new fires from lightning strikes.

Health officials investigate two Legionnaires' disease cases at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, with water sampling and remediation conducted following positive tests for Legionella.

A Kern County man was sentenced to 17 months for illegally distributing explosives after unlawfully handing over a powerful blasting agent. His co-defendant awaits sentencing.

California Gov. Newsom's executive order to clear homeless encampments faces mixed reactions, with advocates concerned about further criminalization of homelessness and officials citing safety and necessity.

Mandiko Kwadzo was convicted of first-degree murder for killing Carliena Clayton, mother of four, in July 2020. He also faced firearm possession charges.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help in finding an at-risk missing person, Donald Perry, who suffers from dementia and needs medication.

A fire along a fence line in Fair Oaks led to the evacuation of 12 residents and multiple pets, with firefighters responding to prevent further damage.

A Riverside County chiropractor settled for $180,000 for fraudulent Medicare claims, involving billing for non-performed surgical implants while using non-reimbursable electroacupuncture devices.

A Manteca woman and her daughter died in a fiery crash in Livermore, with the child's father critically injured. The car hit a tree on South Vasco Road, igniting a fire. The cause is under investigation.

A 15-year-old died from a gunshot wound sustained in an Arden-Arcade shooting, with another man, aged 20, injured but expected to survive. The incident is under investigation and may be gang-related.

The Maria Fire in Calaveras County, California, has led to evacuations and road closures, affecting 45 acres with 5% containment. Emergency shelters are open, and over 200 personnel are on-site. Residents are urged to prepare for evacuations.