Two Fremont men were arrested in Placer County for an "oil-in-the-engine" scam, where they tricked sellers into believing their cars had serious issues to buy them cheap.

Richard Garcia was convicted by a Stanislaus County jury of felony domestic violence, terrorist threats, false imprisonment, and arson, with sentencing pending.

Kenneth Howe was sentenced to 75 years to life for murdering Amadon Estrada, after a jury trial. The motive was jealousy; Howe shot Estrada in his tent.

A Yolo County judge denied a no‑bail release request in a Sacramento-area murder case, citing public-safety concerns and scheduling a review for Oct. 31.

A late-night chase in Sacramento ended in a crash at Watt and Fair Oaks and a sheriff’s K‑9 bit the driver during detention. Authorities are investigating.

Officers are on scene in the 6000 block of Misty Wood Way in Citrus Heights. The department asks the public to avoid the area while officers work.

A Manteca day care owner was arrested after a four-month-old boy in her care died; she's charged with felony child endangerment and may face more charges.

A 36-year-old man died after an argument in Stockton's Seaport District turned violent. The incident is Stockton's 31st homicide this year. Details are scarce, and the investigation is ongoing.

Sacramento County deputies arrested a man in Antelope after he barricaded himself in his home, threatening his family and dog, and was later found hiding in a neighbor's backyard.

A federal indictment reveals how a teenage Porterville resident allegedly participated in one of the most disturbing online criminal networks law enforcement has ever encountered—one that turns vulnerable kids into both victims and perpetrators. The case exposes a chilling new breed of extremism that's keeping FBI investigators up at night.

A Manteca daycare owner was arrested after an infant in her care died; police say she was allegedly intoxicated and now faces child-death and endangerment charges.

A suspect was detained after a brief standoff on Linda Lou Drive in Carmichael after shots were reported; no one was injured. Deputies are investigating.

Modesto Fire Department quickly contained a residential fire on Wycliffe Drive, safely evacuating two occupants, with one sustaining a minor burn. An investigation revealed the fire was accidental.