Rancho Cordova’s five‑year, $1M deal to install 53 license‑plate cameras has spurred residents to demand a pause amid privacy and data‑sharing concerns.

An 18-year-old Roseville man was arrested after an alleged threat to Forest Lake Christian High School; deputies detained him in Rocklin and he was booked in Nevada City.

Center High School in Antelope was placed on lockdown Friday after a bomb threat prompted deputies to respond. Officials confirmed the lockdown began at noon and details remain limited.

An 18-year-old was arrested March 5 in the Meadowview Road shooting that killed a 21-year-old last October. Police say the arrest follows sustained investigative work.

A 28‑year‑old accused of running an international sextortion ring was flown from Malaysia to Anchorage and arraigned on federal charges.

A Placerville man pleaded guilty after prosecutors say he sold more than 485 stolen rectifiers pulled from communications towers across several states.

A 14-year-old was arrested after leading officers on a high-speed e-bike pursuit through Rancho Cordova; police say the bike hit 55 mph and was towed.

A man was found dead Wednesday in north Sacramento; homicide detectives are investigating near May Street and Jessie Avenue.

A man was found shot Wednesday night in North Sacramento; police said a suspect was on scene and investigators are working the case.

A jury found 64‑year‑old Mohammad Salarzai guilty of lewd acts involving a 12‑year‑old. Sentencing is set for April 17 and he faces up to 26 years.

A shooting investigation closed Highway 160 into north Sacramento Wednesday, leaving one person hospitalized and prompting a multi‑scene CHP probe. Traffic was diverted around Richards Boulevard.

Eric Abril pleaded guilty to murder, kidnapping and attempted murder in the 2023 Mahany Park shootout; prosecutors say he faces life without parole.

Two former Patterson school officials were sentenced after prosecutors say they stole roughly $1.5M and ran a crypto‑mining operation on district property. Courts ordered forfeiture and restitution.