Mandiko Kwadzo was convicted of first-degree murder for killing Carliena Clayton, mother of four, in July 2020. He also faced firearm possession charges.

A man died in Tahoma, California, after getting trapped between two vehicles, as reported by California Highway Patrol. The incident is under investigation.

The Park Fire near Chico, CA, has grown to 45,549 acres and is only 3% contained, prompting evacuations in Butte and Tehama counties. Over 3,500 people are displaced, with aid efforts underway.

A tortoise found amidst the Maria Fire in Calaveras County is being cared for by Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit until its owners can be located.

A teen basketball player was injured and is recovering after an opposing player stomped on his head during a game in Alameda, sparking an investigation and community concern for youth sports safety.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's help in finding an at-risk missing person, Donald Perry, who suffers from dementia and needs medication.

Admera Health agreed to pay over $5 million to settle allegations of kickback schemes for lab testing referrals, violating federal laws and compromising healthcare integrity.

A fire along a fence line in Fair Oaks led to the evacuation of 12 residents and multiple pets, with firefighters responding to prevent further damage.

A 20-year-old student fell to her death at Yosemite's Half Dome during a storm, with her father attributing the fall to slippery shoes and unsafe cable conditions.

A deadly fire broke out in a Lodi home, killing a man and injuring an elderly woman. Firefighters contained the fire within 20 minutes, and the cause remains under investigation.

A Cessna 206 plane crashed in Humboldt County, killing two Amentum employees aboard after departing from Sacramento. The cause is under investigation by the NTSB.

Warren Elliot, a 70-year-old "jeeper," was found near Hell Hole Reservoir after going missing in Sierra Nevada during a trail maintenance trip. He will be taken to a hospital for evaluation.

A man died in Sacramento police custody after threatening self-harm; his death during a welfare check is under multiple investigations to ensure thoroughness and transparency.