Bike officers in downtown Sacramento arrested three people after finding loaded guns, marijuana and suspected drug-sale paraphernalia, police say.

A head-on crash in Modesto killed a 55-year-old man and injured a 23-year-old. The collision involved a Chrysler and a Nissan. Authorities are investigating the cause.

Gunfire in Penn Valley led to the arrest of Morris Turrentine Jr. and the detention of a family of four; no injuries or property damage were reported.

Three multiagency sweeps in November removed more than 58,000 illegal cannabis plants across Lancaster, Hayward and Harbor City, officials say.

A midday house fire on Acacia Avenue in North Sacramento left one person dead; investigators say the origin of the blaze is under review.

An 18-year-old from Carmichael was arrested in connection with a September downtown Sacramento assault that left a man dead.

Manteca Police intensify patrols from December 12 through New Year's as part of the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign to reduce impaired driving.

A state inspector general audit found most internal investigations into staff misconduct were flawed, with long delays and a growing wave of lawsuits by incarcerated women. The report warns backlogs can let accused officers avoid discipline.

Jordan Ragland, once on New Jersey’s Most Wanted list, was arrested in Sacramento in September and flown back to Atlantic County to face meth and weapons charges.

A truck driver died in an accident at the Yolo County Central Landfill when his truck tipped over. Investigations are ongoing while the community and officials respond with support.

Missouri man extradited to California to face felony charges for alleged child exploitation, following an investigation by the Placer County Sheriff's Office and various law enforcement partners.

Paxful Holdings Inc. has pleaded guilty to federal charges for enabling illicit transactions and is facing a $4 million penalty, with proceedings revealing the company's role in unlawful activities including money laundering and prostitution.

Following a gunfire incident in Penn Valley, police are on-scene investigating. No injuries reported, one arrested and three detained. Residents are advised to stay indoors and contact sheriff if they have information.