The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office arrested 17 individuals in a crackdown on retail theft, with some facing Prop 36-qualified felonies. The operation targeted stores at Town and Country Village.

Modesto Police conducted a CITE operation to address unsafe driving and enhance traffic safety, emphasizing enforcement and education in reducing road accidents.

An inflatable flamingo named Frank has sparked a Plumas Lake scavenger hunt that’s bringing neighbors together before New Year's. Neighbors post clues, dress him up and compete for a prize.

A wildfire was reported late Saturday near Fine Gold Drive and Ralston Ridge in Madera County; officials reported the blaze on private land and gave no containment figures.

Front Street Animal Shelter seeks Sacramento community help to foster dogs due to full kennels. They're offering easy foster options with support and aim to find the perfect match for dogs and fosters.

Missing 14-year-old Adriana Cervantes is no longer considered at risk, but search efforts in Sacramento continue. She has autism and was last seen near Arden Way and Bell Street.

The National Weather Service forecasts a series of wet days for Sacramento, with high chances of precipitation and strong wind gusts. Rainfall expected to range from a quarter to three-quarters of an inch.

A pedestrian was killed Saturday night on Bruceville Road in Elk Grove; police are searching for a dark-colored SUV believed to have fled the scene.

The National Weather Service has a Flood Advisory for several inland NorCal counties through Sunday evening, warning of minor flooding, mudslides and slick roads.

Modesto Police Department invites residents to their Citizens Police Academy starting February 2026 to learn about police operations and foster community trust.

Stanislaus County DA's Office has partnered with Without Permission to launch a sex trafficking diversion program, providing resources and support to victims.

Rocklin Police Department officers arrested individuals connected to a copper theft ring that targeted city utilities, using surveillance to track and detain the suspects.

Melvin Rutherford was arrested in Sacramento County for sexually assaulting three children in his family, including a 6-year-old girl and her two brothers.