Placer County's DA has charged James Teahan with murder linked to a fentanyl overdose, marking the county's fifth such charge and a step in its aggressive approach to the opioid crisis.

A fire at an apartment complex in Stockton injured four people and displaced 15. Originating on the second floor, the fire spread to the attic; the cause is under investigation.

A man died on Highway 99 in Stanislaus County after being hit by multiple vehicles; his identity and cause of the initial incident remain unknown. The CHP is investigating.

The Roseville Police disclosed the bust of a human trafficking ring, involving a 19-year-old victim, led to the arrest of a suspect and seizure of firearms, including a "ghost" gun.

Euan David MacGregor, ex-resident of Benicia, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for embezzling $3.2 million from his employer through a shell corporation scheme.

A traffic stop in Hayward led to an arrest when CHP officers found a stolen firearm in the stopped vehicle. The driver now faces multiple felony charges.

James Garvin was arrested for an attempted kidnapping at UC Davis, facing charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment, and assault. The victim escaped and got help; Garvin self-surrendered a week after the incident.

After nearly a decade, Alejandra Aguilera-Ortega was arrested for the 2013 death of Diego Lopez caused by illegal silicone injections. She had fled to Mexico, but was recently captured in Citrus Heights without incident.

Chanell Easton was sentenced to over 5 years for a fraud and identity theft scheme, pilfering $360,000 from a Sutter County church where she worked. She pleaded guilty and has a restitution hearing set for November 2024.

Michael Jameson Chand pleaded guilty to cyberstalking, admitting to harassing a woman he had targeted previously, including posting threats and false allegations about her online.

Three individuals face charges for allegedly plotting to smuggle narcotics into U.S. Penitentiary at Atwater, resulting in a correctional officer's death.

A Sacramento man pleaded guilty to child sexual exploitation involving a minor and distribution of inappropriate material.

A Tesla Semi caught fire on I-80, leading to road closures and a complex battle against the battery blaze by emergency crews and Tesla's hazardous materials team.