William Florez, convicted of rape and kidnapping in the 1980s, has been denied parole from Valley State Prison after a hearing opposed by the Stanislaus DA’s office.

The Placer County Sheriff's Office has warned of a phone scam where fraudsters impersonating probation officers demand $1,650 for a non-existent ankle monitor program.

CSAC plans a roughly $25M overhaul of its 1100 K Street headquarters, adding a sixth floor and modern seismic and accessibility upgrades to the 115‑year‑old building.

A winter inversion and wood‑smoke pushed PM2.5 into unhealthy ranges Thursday, prompting a Stage 1 burn restriction and health warnings across Sacramento County. Officials urge people to limit outdoor activity and check burn status before lighting fires.

Hines filed to split the 63.8‑acre Centene Campus in North Natomas into three parcels, a move that could pave the way for sales or repurposing of parts of the campus.

A Yolo County jury convicted Enrique Urbina Mendoza of continuous sexual abuse of two young relatives; he was sentenced to 12 years plus a 25‑to‑life term. Victims told the court the abuse left lasting harm.

Three people — an 18-year-old and two juveniles — were arrested after a Macy's robbery at the Westfield Galleria; police say a replica rifle may also be part of the case.

A Taco Bell on Elk Grove Boulevard was locked down after an employee was shot; police say the wound was not life-threatening and the investigation is ongoing.

A Carmichael dog owner says her 13-year-old pet Maggie was killed in an attack at the park; she is asking neighbors for help identifying the fleeing owners.

The NWS Sacramento updates a week's forecast with dense fog, varying clouds, and mild temperatures around 60 degrees, with fog affecting visibility for motorists.

DeMar DeRozan rose to 22nd in NBA scoring, leading Kings to a 112-101 win over the Knicks. Coach Mike Brown's return to Sacramento ended in loss, while Jalen Brunson's exit with an ankle injury impacted the Knicks' performance.

Maraskeshia Smith presided over her first meeting as Sacramento's City Manager, tasked with managing the city's complex operations and a $1.6 billion budget.

Nevada County received a $5.3 million grant to transform the Stagecoach Motel into 16 units of permanent supportive housing primarily for homeless veterans, with construction set to potentially start in April 2026.