Federal prosecutors say a Fresno resident threatened to kill a Langley man and sent a photo of the victim’s car; RCMP and the FBI worked together to secure charges.

A Sacramento man was arrested and charged after a 13‑year‑old reported being sexually assaulted during a sleepover; detectives say he faces three felony counts.

A man in his 30s died after a pickup ran through the T‑intersection at Humphrey Road and Butte House Road. CHP says an open alcohol container was found and DUI is under investigation.

A restaurant is reportedly eyed for the former Device Brewing taproom at 7485 Rush River Drive, filling a high-profile vacancy in Sacramento’s Pocket neighborhood. Local reporting says leases and permits are still pending.

A head-on collision on Highway 33 just north of Highway 132 left a man dead and his daughter and her mother hospitalized, the CHP told CBS Sacramento.

Sacramento officials urge residents to help prevent storm flooding by clearing debris from drains and securing outdoor items as a significant rainfall approaches.

An Elk Grove motor officer was hit by a vehicle while responding to a call but was not injured. Traffic was affected, but the road has reopened. The incident is under investigation.

Sacramento offers weather-respite operations in multiple locations, providing shelter for individuals during heavy rain from Dec. 19-26, with additional support from libraries, community centers, and free transportation.

The California Department of Education told Tahoe‑Truckee to move its high‑school sports into the California federation after Nevada tightened transgender‑athlete rules, touching off fights over travel and fairness.

Yuba County Sheriff's Department investigates a suspicious death after firefighters find a body at the center of an extinguished fire in Smartsville, CA.

Nevada County Counsel Kit Elliott is retiring on Dec. 20, with Trevor Koski taking over the next day. The transition acknowledges Elliott's contributions and prepares Koski to continue her legacy.

Rocklin COPPS and Lincoln police say they arrested a suspect tied to 35 Target thefts that together amounted to nearly $20,000 in losses.

Sacramento faces a prolonged wet weather period, including showers on Christmas, with potential flooding concerns and impacts on travel and outdoor plans.