Ceres Police step up enforcement against distracted driving during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, combating device distraction on the road.

A fire in Ceres, CA, prompted emergency response and led to the discovery of human remains; an investigation is underway.

Rocklin Police Department detained a suspect for multiple retail thefts across several counties, using their COPPS unit, a police truck, and a drone. The suspect is held without bail.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested for the fatal shooting of his friend in South Sacramento, with officials suggesting the incident stemmed from reckless firearm handling.

Two Modesto residents were sentenced to prison for operating a $3 million real estate fraud scheme involving straw purchases and manipulated short sales.

Juveniles caused minor damage during a large, spontaneous gathering at a Folsom construction site; no arrests made.

A standoff in Orangevale resulted in 67-year-old Kenneth Vaughn being fatally shot by deputies after he fired at them during a response to illegal gun activity.

Adolfo Montiel was sentenced to over 16 years for trafficking fentanyl and meth as part of Operation Toxic Waste. The operation revealed sophisticated smuggling methods and is supported by initiatives like the S.O.S. program.

A Red Bluff man was sentenced to over four years in prison for drug and firearm offenses following his arrest in a motel where he possessed fentanyl and a firearm.

Randy Anger from Placer County has been sentenced to five years for child exploitation offenses, including distributing and receiving child pornography.

A 76-year-old man from California was sentenced to five years in prison for illegal marijuana cultivation, and ordered to pay $24,778 in restitution for his crimes.

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office is debunking a viral hoax claiming Sergeant Kate Cunningham of the GFPD is missing, alerting the public to this scam.

The Manteca Police Department has declared April as Distracted Driving Awareness Month, targeting distracted drivers and enforcing hands-free laws with heightened vigilance.