Yolo County supervisors approved a contract sending residents to a Sacramento crisis receiving center with three "crisis chairs," updated the master fee schedule and picked Sheila Allen as 2026 chair.

A late‑night blaze in Elk Grove killed one person Tuesday. Firefighters and investigators remain on scene as officials work to determine the cause.

Folsom Public Library invites builders to its 7th Annual LEGO® Building Contest with the theme "ADVENTURE." Prizes for multiple age categories; submissions due January 24.

Modesto Police establishes a DUI checkpoint on December 12 to prevent impaired driving, reminding the public of the dangers and high costs of DUI offenses.

Sacramento's forecast includes foggy mornings and clearing skies, with patchy fog and highs in the mid-40s to upper 50s, and a slight chance of showers early next week.

Analysis shows the Forest Service treated under 1.7M acres through Sept.—well below recent averages. Senators and firefighters are demanding staffing and mitigation plans.

A house fire in Sacramento, exacerbated by hoarding conditions, resulted in a dog's death and a reminder of the risks such clutter poses in emergencies.

A California man received a 25-year sentence in San Joaquin County for human trafficking and kidnapping related to forcing two women into prostitution.

Turlock residents and officials oppose the release of sexually violent predator Kevin Gray into their community, with a coordinated effort urging public to submit concerns before a deadline.

Yuba County Jail offers a food safety course for inmates, providing education and a Food Handlers Certificate to support future employment opportunities.

Placer County Sheriff's deputies arrested Salvador Roman, 44, from an attic crawlspace for an alleged felony battery incident after a stand-off and drone deployment.

The Sacramento Police Department partnered with Downtown Commons to open a new bike unit office in downtown Sacramento to enhance police presence and community engagement.

The CDPH has alerted about a Salmonella risk in Vega Farms eggs distributed in Sacramento and Davis areas, advising consumers to return or dispose of them.