A new investigation matched federal and state lists and found roughly 184 California truck‑driving programs that aren’t approved by the state — and some students paid thousands. Regulators and lawmakers say a $2,500 exemption creates a dangerous loophole.

Central Division deputies arrested a 50-year-old man near Stockton and Fruitridge after finding suspected drugs and a loaded gun, the sheriff's office says.

Thien Ho said his office ran 49 operations, filed 66 cases and helped rescue 124 victims in a human‑trafficking push that also produced fentanyl and firearm seizures.

Lodi man and founder of Stockton's Punjabi Devils pleaded guilty to unlawfully dealing firearms and possessing a machine gun after prosecutors say agents seized an arsenal and explosives.

The Red Hot Chilli Pepper at East Bidwell is marked for sale and online listings send mixed signals about whether it’s still open.

Two people were shot Monday around 1 p.m. in Hagginwood along Marysville Boulevard. Police say details remain limited as the investigation continues.

Rocklin police recovered mail tied to roughly a dozen Gold River and Rancho Cordova residents and arrested two Sacramento suspects after an Ulta shoplifting. Investigation continues.

A derailment at Union Pacific's Stockton rail yard toppled a transmission line Monday, cutting power to thousands and forcing the downtown courthouse to close.

A 3-year-old child was killed Sunday after being struck by a skid steer at a Nevada City home; authorities say the death is under investigation.

Dense morning fog will cut visibility across Sacramento; sun returns by midmorning with highs near 67°F.

A Sacramento bill would force the FAIR Plan to offer full homeowners policies and stricter reporting after last year’s wildfire claims woes. Supporters say it boosts recovery; critics warn of financial strain.

A rider’s tip led deputies to recover a loaded, unregistered rifle on a SacRT bus; a 21-year-old was arrested and released hours later on pre-trial probation.

Legislators have approved new management for the Capitol Annex as construction reaches the halfway mark. A refreshed fiscal outlook is due in early 2026.