A woman was found dead inside a Foothill Farms apartment after deputies carried out a wellness check on Holworthy Way. Homicide detectives are investigating.

Citrus Heights warns illegal fireworks could trigger $1,000‑per‑device fines and drone surveillance this holiday weekend.

A salvage yard blaze along Recycle Road in Rancho Cordova sent thick black smoke Friday evening. Crews, including an aerial unit, worked to contain the flames while officials investigate.

Heavy flames ripped through the long-vacant Stockton Iron Works near the waterfront on Friday; officials say cause and injuries remain under investigation.

An active Stanislaus County investigation is underway near South Carpenter and Crows Landing roads; the Sheriff’s Major Crimes Unit is leading the probe. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area.

A 7-year-old Corning girl was critically injured in a June 27 dog attack; six dogs were seized and the Tehama County Sheriff’s Office is investigating. Family updates say she is recovering at UC Davis.

A Lodi mother says she found blood on the walls of a Salas Park restroom, raising fresh concerns about cleaning and safety at the city's busy sports complex.

Federal agents arrested an Elk Grove man after a TikTok video threatened to use fireworks to knock out generators at Sacramento federal buildings; court papers link him to a wider White House plot.

Vacaville police arrested a 32-year-old man after a caller reported indecent exposure near the Ulatis library; the department posted video of the arrest.

A 61-year-old Lincoln man died after his car crossed the centerline and struck a Tesla head-on on Nicolaus Road. CHP says investigators will download Tesla data as part of the probe.

A former Rio Linda teacher pleaded not guilty to felony theft after prosecutors say she siphoned ASB funds. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 15.

A Citrus Heights family's nursery was destroyed when a firework was thrown into their home; police arrested juveniles and neighbors have launched a fundraiser to help replace lost items.

Cal Fire says investigators seized more than 5,000 pounds of illegal fireworks in a two‑day sweep as agencies stepped up enforcement ahead of the Fourth.