Stockton PD seeks help identifying an illegal dumping suspect from a January 3 incident. They offer a reward for leads and provide anonymous tip options via phone, online, or mobile app.

A Stanislaus County deputy struck a turning car at North Yosemite and East E in Oakdale. A child was airlifted in stable condition and police are investigating.

CHP has activated a Feather Alert for 17-year-old Clara Bruno-Smith, last seen near Gibson Drive and Roseville Parkway on Dec. 31. Authorities say she is at risk and ask anyone with information to call 9-1-1.

A gambler at Harrah's Lake Tahoe threatened to bomb the casino after losing $20,000; authorities arrested him without incident, recalling a similar past event.

A pedestrian died after being hit by a vehicle in South Sacramento, prompting a police investigation and roadway closures. Safety concerns are highlighted.

A Yolo County jury convicted Paul Allen Perez of murdering five infant children whose deaths spanned the 1990s and early 2000s. DNA evidence of preserved remains helped investigators link Perez to the victims; sentencing is set for April 6.

Firefighters quickly controlled a vehicle fire in Placerville, CA; a bystander prevented further damage by moving the car from a building. No injuries reported; cause is under investigation.

A two-vehicle crash at MLK Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue in Stockton sent two men to the hospital; one later died. Stockton police say the traffic unit is investigating.

A 42-year-old man from Oregon died in an avalanche while snowmobiling near Truckee, California, despite the group's rescue efforts and emergency assistance.

Modesto Police reported a historic zero homicides in 2025, with a general crime decline, crediting strategic efforts, technology, and community support.

The body of a missing hiker was found in the North Fork of the American River after a search by the Placer County Sheriff's Office and other agencies.

Crews pulled five people to safety from rising Dry Creek waters south of Galt after heavy storms. Several were treated for hypothermia and officials warned residents to avoid waterways.

An avalanche near Truckee, CA resulted in one fatality. Rescue teams responded but the victim did not survive; the identity is withheld pending notification of family.