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

San José Mayor Matt Mahan entered the 2026 governor's race, pitching city-level declines in unsheltered homelessness and a "Back to Basics" agenda. His campaign leans on quick-build shelter and housing reforms.

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.

Folsom Police Department invites community to a Neighborhood Watch meeting on February 10 to enhance neighborhood safety through collaboration and information sharing.

Elk Grove police increase patrols to educate and enforce e-bike and scooter safety near schools, starting with a 30-day educational period before implementing zero-tolerance enforcement.

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.

Modesto Police to conduct a DUI checkpoint from 8 pm to 3 am on January 30, aiming to reduce impaired driving.

Ahead of National Missing Persons Day, authorities amplify efforts to find siblings Athena and Mateo Lee after their mother's death in 2024, with a $50,000 reward for information on their whereabouts.

Yuba City plans to apply for up to $8.5M in state funds to build a 24-acre regional sports complex combining the old K-Mart site with Sam Brannan Park.

Sac State softened a sudden telework ban after staff and the campus union pushed back, moving mandatory in-office days into March and July.

A single-vehicle crash on westbound I‑80 near Weimar Cross Road killed two people Wednesday; CHP and Caltrans are investigating and lanes remain blocked.

Bella Bru Café's El Dorado Hills outpost will close after service Saturday; owners blamed the ‘headwinds’ facing small businesses in California.

A grandmother and her 10-month-old grandchild were hospitalized after a pickup struck them in Auburn; police say the driver stayed at the scene and is cooperative.