The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office warns residents of phone scammers impersonating officers and advises hanging up on such calls and reporting them.

William Florez, convicted of rape and kidnapping in the 1980s, has been denied parole from Valley State Prison after a hearing opposed by the Stanislaus DA’s office.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office has warned of a phone scam where fraudsters impersonating probation officers demand $1,650 for a non-existent ankle monitor program.

A Yolo County jury convicted Enrique Urbina Mendoza of continuous sexual abuse of two young relatives; he was sentenced to 12 years plus a 25‑to‑life term. Victims told the court the abuse left lasting harm.

Three people — an 18-year-old and two juveniles — were arrested after a Macy's robbery at the Westfield Galleria; police say a replica rifle may also be part of the case.

A Taco Bell on Elk Grove Boulevard was locked down after an employee was shot; police say the wound was not life-threatening and the investigation is ongoing.

Police responded to a stabbing in Sacramento's Midtown; a suspect is detained and the victim is expected to recover from non-life-threatening injuries.

Dustin Tibbetts from Modesto was convicted of assault, terrorist threats, and domestic violence. The victim, once pregnant, faced severe abuse. He faces up to 9.6 years in prison. The DA urges DV victims to seek help.

Rocklin Police warn of a phone scam involving fake jury duty claims, urging residents to hang up on calls asking for money and to protect personal info.

Sacramento deputies arrested Jesse Jeremiah for copper wire thefts after an overnight sting, resulting in a significant arrest with an extensive criminal history.

The Galt Police Department is investigating a deliberate drive-by shooting, the second in less than 24 hours, with no injuries but damage to property.

A head‑on crash on Highway 99W south of Corning killed six people and left one critically injured; investigators remain on scene.

A woman arrested in Manteca is accused of stealing a Sysco semi during a midday delivery; police say a K‑9 team captured her after she fled the truck. The case comes as cargo theft climbs nationwide.