A UC Davis and VA nurse was struck outside the Sacramento VA Medical Center and later died. Family has set up a fundraiser and officials are investigating.

A suspect was arrested in Las Vegas after a multi-year probe into a July 2022 Atwater shooting that left two men dead and a woman critically injured.

City leaders and the Sacramento LGBT Community Center held a town‑hall in Lavender Heights after a Nov. 1 assault left a community member hospitalized, prompting calls for patrols and better reporting. The meeting focused on immediate steps and resources for victims.

SPOP officers pulling over an RV on Florin Road say they found a machine gun with a silencer, ammunition and a small amount of cocaine; the owner was arrested.

Rocklin Police discovered a loaded firearm, drugs, and other illegal items during a car search after stopping a vehicle with expired tags, leading to the driver’s arrest.

Sacramento Police arrested Gary Elliott, 63, confiscating a machine gun with a silencer, ammo, and cocaine from his RV during a probation search on December 1.

Roseville police say a four‑day sweep called Operation Grinch led to 82 arrests and about $14,200 recovered. Several suspects with prior convictions were booked under a repeat‑theft law.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office arrested 25 individuals in an anti-retail theft operation at various Target stores, with continued efforts planned.

Frank Hicks was convicted of human trafficking, kidnapping, and sexual assault, facing up to 87 years to life in prison.

Mark Boatwright received a 160-year sentence for sexually assaulting children, including multiple counts of lewd acts and forcible rape. Evidence included explicit photos and coerced contracts.

The National Weather Service predicts a week of showers and consistent fog for Sacramento, with increasing chances of rain through the weekend and highs in the mid-50s.

Interstate 80 between Fairfield and Vacaville opened new Express Lanes to ease traffic congestion, requiring a FasTrak tag for access and offering different toll rates based on vehicle occupancy and real-time traffic.

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