Rancho Cordova police say a gun was fired inside a motel room Friday; one person was arrested and a handgun was recovered.

Authorities recovered a woman's body from the Sacramento River near Walnut Grove after a vehicle drove off Twin Cities Road; CHP and the county coroner are investigating.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office warns of tax season IRS scams, advising residents to be vigilant against threats and unconventional payment demands.

Police in Stockton arrested two suspects after a high-speed chase initiated by an unsafe lane change and called off for safety before the suspects crashed and fled on foot.

Manteca Police carried out a Minor Decoy Operation to tackle underage drinking, with one minor successfully purchasing alcohol at three venues. The operation, part of ABC collaboration, underscores the need for strict ID checks by businesses.

Sacramento police say a search warrant recovered more than a pound of fentanyl, other drugs, cash and a loaded firearm. A 34-year-old man was arrested, officials said.

A threat at Jenny Lind Elementary was promptly handled by authorities, who arrested Ronald Combs without incident. Security remains high at the school.

The Sacramento County DA filed a criminal complaint accusing former CapRadio executive Jun Reina of embezzlement, forgery and grand theft amid earlier audits and a civil suit.

The state high court ruled that pot crumbs in cars don’t automatically allow searches; a rolled joint can still count as an open container under a new three-part test.

Officers were involved in a shooting while responding to a bank robbery in the 1600 block of Response Road; police say all officers are OK and the area is being secured.

A Sacramento man was sentenced to 102 years and 4 months to life after convictions in a case involving two children, the DA says.

Adrian Wilson was convicted in Stanislaus County for human trafficking, attempting to recruit undercover agents as part of a sting operation. He faces 7.5 years in prison.

An Oroville man was sentenced to 20 years after jurors convicted him of starting the July 2024 Thompson Fire that destroyed homes and forced evacuations.