A late‑night blaze in Elk Grove killed one person Tuesday. Firefighters and investigators remain on scene as officials work to determine the cause.

A house fire in Sacramento, exacerbated by hoarding conditions, resulted in a dog's death and a reminder of the risks such clutter poses in emergencies.

A California man received a 25-year sentence in San Joaquin County for human trafficking and kidnapping related to forcing two women into prostitution.

Turlock residents and officials oppose the release of sexually violent predator Kevin Gray into their community, with a coordinated effort urging public to submit concerns before a deadline.

Placer County Sheriff's deputies arrested Salvador Roman, 44, from an attic crawlspace for an alleged felony battery incident after a stand-off and drone deployment.

Two painters were burned in an apparent explosion at a River Park apartment; one was hospitalized. Fire crews say gas wasn't detected and an investigation is ongoing.

An Indio man pleaded guilty to selling counterfeit oxycodone pills pressed with fentanyl and meth on darknet marketplaces, federal authorities say. The plea follows a multi‑agency investigation.

The Sacramento County DA's Office received a $294,000 grant to combat DUI/DUID offenses through prosecution, education, and community outreach programs.

California mother Shana Gaviola was convicted of interstate violation of a protective order after kidnapping her son and forcibly moving him across state lines.

Cal/OSHA fined Devastating Pyrotechnics $221,000 for grave safety violations resulting in 7 deaths and 2 injuries from an explosion in Esparto, California.

Authorities continue investigating the Stockton mass shooting, which left 17 wounded and claimed four lives, including two children. A reward of $130,000 is offered for information on the suspects.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office identified remains found in 1986 as Marjorie Linehan, who disappeared in 1982. DNA advancements aided the cold case resolution.

Gregory Thorn was sentenced to 35 years to life for sexual assault on Sacramento's light rail after being convicted by a jury and based on DNA and video evidence.