Metro Fire responded to and extinguished a house fire in Orangevale, crediting working smoke alarms for the safe evacuation of five residents. They emphasize the importance of smoke alarm maintenance.

One person died and three were injured in a Yolo County, California crash near County Road 102 and County Road 17, with the cause under investigation.

The Galt Police Department will set up a DUI and license checkpoint on Saturday night to promote safety and deter impaired driving, funded by a traffic safety grant.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office warns of a scam using real deputy names to solicit money; they remind the public they never ask for payments over the phone.

Sacramento Police seek public assistance to locate 78-year-old at-risk Betty Robison, missing since October 22, described as 5'6", 113 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Placer County Sheriff's Office recovered $97,000 for a scam victim by investigating and obtaining a court order for the return of a portion of the stolen funds, while reminding the public to be vigilant.

A man was killed on I-5 in Yolo County by a hit-and-run big rig in a construction zone with Caltrans workers as witnesses. The CHP seeks information on the white truck involved.

Modesto Police oversaw a peaceful protest, "No King 2.0," making one arrest after an assault and issuing traffic citations. Officers maintained safety and open communication throughout the event.

Skeletal remains found along the Sacramento River have been identified as those of missing man Alejandro Reyes Cisneros, with his death ruled a homicide due to a gunshot wound to the head.

Immanuel Gardner was convicted of attempted murder for shooting a person outside Diamond Billiards in Rancho Cordova. He faces up to 34 years and 8 months to life in prison.

Robert Grell received a 240-year-to-life sentence for multiple child sexual assaults, with victims as young as five. His crimes included forcible lewd acts and using bribes to silence the children.

James Edward Floyd received a 45-year-to-life sentence for sexually exploiting minors, including forcing a 17-year-old into prostitution. His prior criminal record influenced the judge's decision.

A man and two children died in a suspected DUI-related crash in Escalon, with another child and the mother seriously injured after their sedan was hit by an SUV.