A woman from Kern County was sentenced to five years for a credit card fraud scheme causing $825,000 in losses, using stolen patient IDs from her healthcare job.

The Stockton Police Department hosted a gun buyback event, collecting 86 firearms in exchange for gift cards as part of their ongoing efforts to combat gun violence.

Inmate Jason Brannigan killed fellow prisoner Lamar Scott with an improvised weapon at California State Prison, Sacramento; another inmate, Santana D. West, was also injured in the attack.

Police responded to a shooting on Scarlet Ash Avenue in Sacramento, leading to a woman's death and the arrest of Tevin Lewis on homicide charges. Witnesses are urged to come forward.

Wyatt King III was sentenced to over 102 years in prison for burglary and crimes against an elderly couple in Roseville, CA, with his record of violent felonies influencing the severity of the sentence.

An Olivehurst man received a six-year prison sentence for trying to solicit nude photos from a child and other offenses, following a pattern of criminal activity and evasion.

Citrus Heights police arrested two suspects for shoplifting and return fraud, finding additional evidence of identity theft and linking them to other thefts across California.

A big rig jackknifed on I-80 near Big Bend offramp, blocking eastbound lanes and disrupting the morning commute in Placer County. Traffic delays followed; no word on injuries.

The Stockton Police Department reported a robbery on North El Dorado Street, where a 66-year-old man was assaulted by two male suspects, who then fled with his belongings.

Modesto Police target hands-free law violations from Dec. 16-31, with fines and points for repeat offenses within 36 months to combat distracted driving.

An 11-year-old child led CHP on two car chases in Northern California before flipping a minivan. The minor was arrested, received no major injuries, and was released to a hospital. Charges are pending as the incident is under investigation.

A fire ravaged a Victorian home in Sacramento's Midtown, with 100 firefighters responding. The cause and details on occupancy or injuries are under investigation.

A speeding car crash in Turlock, California, resulted in four fatalities and two critical injuries, including the death of a local Teacher of the Year.