A Superior Court judge is reviewing the Stanislaus County DA's and public's opposition to the proposed placement of sexually violent predator Kevin Gray near Turlock. The community has raised safety concerns, with a verdict expected on April 3.

Shaun Heflin was convicted of multiple sexual assaults against children under 10 in Sacramento, with prior offenses in other states. He faces up to 225 years to life in prison.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office arrested Christopher Brinson for multiple child sex crimes, with potential victims over 30 years. They seek additional information from the public.

A 32-year-old Orangevale father is jailed after admitting he tried to strangle his pregnant wife at Celebration Park; she remains critical and their five children were placed in state care.

Family says a 100-year-old Sacramento resident with dementia wandered from a memory-care community and died of hypothermia; the matter is now part of an elder‑abuse and wrongful‑death case.

A South Sacramento family says a woman smashed their home and truck with a baseball bat; police are investigating and the family plans to press charges.

A man was killed and two others, including an infant, were injured in a wrong-way crash on State Route 70 in Sutter County. The CHP is investigating, and the cause of the crash is undetermined. Witnesses are urged to come forward.

The Yuba County Sheriff arrested Vincent Ciulei for arson and related charges after a body was found burned near Parks Bar Bridge; he is the victim's nephew.

A San Diego firm says a federal complaint ties multiple Motel 6 properties to years of sex trafficking, alleging lasting injuries and a child born with severe disabilities. The First Amended Complaint names G6 Hospitality and local operators.

DNA from a discarded water jug produced a CODIS match that helped prosecutors win a first‑degree murder conviction and a 26‑years‑to‑life sentence in south Sacramento.

Three new lawsuits say crowd-control failures outside Golden 1 Center led to a stampede after fireworks were mistaken for gunshots. Plaintiffs allege people were trampled while waiting to enter the arena.

City leaders warn that copper wire thefts are leaving parts of Stockton dark while crews pour concrete and tarp manholes to stop thieves.

West Sacramento Police announced a life sentence for a local sex offender after a thorough investigation and trial, emphasizing collaboration with the Yolo County DA and victim-centered approach.