Two people were stranded on scaffolding in Midtown Sacramento Wednesday morning as firefighters carried out a technical rescue at Q and 15th streets. Officials are still investigating the cause of the failure.

Roseville detectives arrested four people and seized suppressors, short‑barreled rifles, drugs and ammo during a multi‑site Placer County probe.

A Bakersfield man received a five-year federal sentence after authorities found 50 pounds of dynamite hidden near his trailer and evidence of meth manufacturing. The case ties explosives and drug charges in Kern County.

A South Sacramento search-warrant sweep turned up more than half a pound of meth, cash and ammo and led to three arrests, police say.

A 58-year-old woman died after a freight train struck her Prius on SR‑65 north of Dairy Road near Wheatland early Tuesday. CHP and railroad crews are investigating.

Three men were seriously injured after being struck while putting on tire chains on Hwy 50 near Johnson Pass amid heavy Sierra snow.

Three people were arrested in Elk Grove after officers tied a vehicle to multiple catalytic‑converter thefts; surveillance and a police bulletin helped lead detectives to the suspects. Court appearances are set for Tuesday.

CHP says SR‑49 north of Crystal Boulevard near Placerville is closed for a fatal crash investigation; officials estimate about a two‑hour closure and warn of delays.

A boater reported seeing a body in the Sacramento River near Freeport Bridge Monday; multiple agencies searched the water into the evening.

Stockton police say a 26-year-old was shot on North El Dorado and a 37-year-old was arrested after a brief chase; the victim is expected to survive.

A late‑night crash on Highway 99 in Madera County left four dead and one critically injured after deputies say the vehicle fled reports of vehicle break‑ins.

A Chico man allegedly fired at a deputy during a traffic stop and chase in Magalia, then was arrested in Chico and booked on attempted murder charges.

Longtime Davis Fire Chief Joe Tenney is stepping down and Division Chief Paul Swanson, a lifelong Davis resident, will take over as chief next week. The city says the move keeps leadership local.