The U.S. Attorney's Office in California pursued justice during the government shutdown, sentencing individuals for sexual exploitation and drug trafficking and handing down various indictments and trial verdicts.

Aryan Brotherhood member Danny Troxell, 72, has been sentenced to life for RICO and murder conspiracy by Senior US District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller in Fresno.

Sacramento's weather will vary over the week, with fog clearing for a partly sunny day, possible showers tonight, and a mostly sunny Thursday. Expect mild temperatures with little wind.

San Joaquin County approved $1.5M to complete the Gospel Center Rescue Mission’s New Life center in Stockton, adding 110 beds and medical recuperative care.

Sacramento County DA Thien Ho launched a run for the newly redrawn 6th District, using a launch video that mixes his refugee story with a pledge to "restore the rule of law."

The Galt Police detained Travis West after a series of robberies, with McDonald's staff aiding in his arrest. He admitted to the crimes and faces multiple charges.

Bonta's campaign disclosed nearly $468,228 in payments to Wilson Sonsini amid the East Bay bribery probe, prompting fresh scrutiny over how campaign dollars are used. The filings list the work as legal services but offer limited detail.

The Modesto Police Department shared on Facebook their success in significantly reducing citywide crime rates, emphasizing teamwork with the community.

A man died when his Oak Park home exploded the morning an eviction was set; the coroner later ruled the death a suicide amid tax‑sale and deed questions. Local officials say the blast appears intentional and investigators remain on the scene.

Planned Parenthood Mar Monte’s public‑affairs chief, Lauren Babb Tomlinson, announced a bid for California’s redrawn 6th District, centering reproductive care and economic relief.

A Midtown Sacramento resident remains hospitalized after a Halloween-night attack in Lavender Heights that police are investigating as a hate crime. A suspect has been arrested and the community is demanding answers.

Four people were arraigned after a Lodi pawn‑shop bust tied to a $1.5M Sacramento jewelry theft. Prosecutors say burglary tools and a signal jammer were recovered.

Sacramento officials seek to repeal a 1949 law banning comic book distribution to minors and plan to declare the third week of September as "Sacramento Comic Book Week" to celebrate creative expression.