Elk Grove police say an early‑morning search of two homes turned up more than 61 pounds of marijuana, about 630 THC cartridges, explosives, guns and $48,000. One man is in custody.

A man shot Friday in Del Paso Heights later died at a hospital. Homicide detectives are investigating and police are asking anyone with information to call.

Wesley Brownlee was indicted on six counts of murder in the Stockton area; one count of attempted murder is also included. The prosecution aims for a swift trial.

A pedestrian was killed by a sedan on Paradise Road in Modesto; the driver cooperated with police, who do not suspect drugs or alcohol played a part in the incident.

Six people were injured in a multi-vehicle crash near Mather Airport, Sacramento, involving a pickup truck and a van, with two children among the victims. The cause is under investigation.

Police in Citrus Heights arrested a suspect for theft who also had outstanding felony warrants and probation violations. The situation was safely resolved.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office announced the creation of the Placer County Cold Case Foundation, a nonprofit to aid in funding cold case investigations.

Stockton Police will conduct a DUI/Drivers License Checkpoint on Friday to curb impaired driving, with the location remaining undisclosed. The operation aims to reduce alcohol or drug-related crashes.

Detectives arrested a Placerville man after an October mail-theft complaint led to searches that uncovered thousands of stolen mail pieces, embossing machines and weapons.

Three people were arrested after a video‑captured purse‑snatching outside SF Supermarket on Stockton Boulevard. Authorities say surveillance footage and tips led detectives to the suspects.

Two PIs face charges for allegedly tampering with a witness in a case against a former police sergeant. They offered the witness money and relocation to prevent testimony.

A pedestrian was fatally struck by a vehicle at Fruitridge and Power Inn roads in south Sacramento; the driver stayed and was tested for impairment. Roads were closed for the investigation.

Ashley Rand-Estrada, a Rancho Cordova mother, saved a man from a house fire after spotting smoke and intervening to alert and rescue the sleeping homeowner.