Modesto Police Department arrested multiple repeat offenders for retail crime under a new law, with five facing felony charges after a sting operation on December 18.

The Rocklin Police Department has planned a DUI checkpoint for December 20th to enhance road safety by identifying impaired drivers and raising awareness about the dangers and legal consequences of driving under the influence.

Fernando Castro Bazan was sentenced to 15 years for leading a meth distribution ring, following multiple drug sales to an undercover officer and a seized stash.

A person sustained a neck wound from a bullet shot through their car window on Sacramento's I-5, with no suspect identified and the assailant still at large.

A 16-year-old girl was stabbed in downtown Sacramento; a 15-year-old boy was arrested and faces attempted homicide charges. The victim is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.

The Stockton Police Department reported a non-fatal shooting in Valley Oak District where a 33-year-old man was shot multiple times by two unknown suspects who fled the scene.

A mobility scooter rider was killed in Modesto after a collision with a vehicle. The incident occurred on E. Briggsmore Avenue before 5 PM, and the police are investigating. Witnesses are urged to contact Officer Kyle Johnson with information.

A Sacramento man receives a 39-month sentence for fraudulently purchasing gift cards with stolen credit card numbers, with a loss of $927,000 to retailers.

Fire crews responded to a sinking boat on the American River in Sacramento, with rescue swimmers checking for occupants. No injuries reported, cause unknown.

Prop 36 is in effect in Placer County, enhancing penalties for retail theft, targeting fentanyl dealers, and mandating drug and mental health treatment programs.

An arrest has been made in a 2023 Stockton homicide case, where multiple victims were shot and one died. The suspect, 28-year-old Vincent Chavez, was caught during a traffic stop.

The Rancho Cordova Police Department successfully arrested 15 individuals and recovered $2000 worth of merchandise in a retail theft crackdown operation.

The founders of Bitwise Industries were sentenced for a $115 million fraud that misled investors with falsified financials and resulted in job losses for nearly 1,000 employees.