Placer County Sheriff's Office is participating in "Battle of the Badges 2025" on Dec. 17 to raise funds for the Salvation Army's Kettle Campaign. The event encourages donations to support the community during the holidays.

A Sacramento ticket matched five Powerball numbers for $1.975M as the national jackpot climbed to about $1.1B. The winning ticket was sold at a South Land Park liquor store.

Longtime Marshall CFO Laurie Eldridge has sued the Placerville hospital, alleging wrongful termination, age discrimination and retaliation.

A Sacramento charter network saw roughly 70% of its teachers leave in one year, triggering renewed oversight after an audit flagged credential and finance concerns.

Manteca Police Department invites the community to a town hall on human trafficking awareness, aiming to educate and mobilize residents against the crime.

A Compton regular says a routine $10 scratcher turned into a $1 million payday the day before her birthday.

Modesto Police establishes a DUI checkpoint on December 12 to prevent impaired driving, reminding the public of the dangers and high costs of DUI offenses.

Yuba County Jail offers a food safety course for inmates, providing education and a Food Handlers Certificate to support future employment opportunities.

The Sacramento Police Department partnered with Downtown Commons to open a new bike unit office in downtown Sacramento to enhance police presence and community engagement.

Calaveras County Sheriff's Office participated in holiday events, including parades, where they engaged with the community, provided security, and hosted a festive gathering with Santa Claus.

El Dorado County Fire Protection District joined the 47th Annual Hangtown Christmas Parade in Placerville, drawing a large crowd with an "Old Fashion Cowboy Christmas" theme.

Adam Green was sworn in as Folsom's new Police Chief, prioritizing community-focused policing. The city anticipates positive changes under his leadership.

The Sacramento NAACP is demanding action after a Colfax High senior says he endured months of racist, sexual and violent harassment and a state review found the district's probe insufficient.