A federal indictment reveals how a teenage Porterville resident allegedly participated in one of the most disturbing online criminal networks law enforcement has ever encountered—one that turns vulnerable kids into both victims and perpetrators. The case exposes a chilling new breed of extremism that's keeping FBI investigators up at night.

A Manteca daycare owner was arrested after an infant in her care died; police say she was allegedly intoxicated and now faces child-death and endangerment charges.

A suspect was detained after a brief standoff on Linda Lou Drive in Carmichael after shots were reported; no one was injured. Deputies are investigating.

Modesto Fire Department quickly contained a residential fire on Wycliffe Drive, safely evacuating two occupants, with one sustaining a minor burn. An investigation revealed the fire was accidental.

Four arrested in Modesto for assault and kidnapping; the victim, identified one assailant, aiding in their capture. The suspects face serious charges, with detectives continuing the investigation.

Short‑staffed NWS offices in California are raising alarms as storm season begins; the river forecast center has multiple vacancies.

County and city leaders will meet Tuesday for a regional homelessness summit to coordinate funding, cleanup and behavioral‑health responses. The county recently approved a near‑$1M cleanup contract ahead of the session.

New housing and street projects are reshaping Broadway, but retail anchors and steady foot traffic remain elusive. Change is real but uneven.

A coalition of farmers, water managers and conservation groups is flooding harvested rice fields to create food‑rich habitat that helps juvenile Chinook and migrating birds in the Sacramento Valley.

Toastique signed a lease at Maker, the new mixed‑use building near Sacramento's R Street Corridor, bringing its toast‑and‑juice concept to Midtown. Details on timing are still pending.

The 46th annual Nagar Kirtan will transform this Northern California town into one of the world's largest Sikh gatherings—despite a denied parade permit and a collapsed transit partnership. With volunteers preparing to distribute a quarter-million free meals and law enforcement coordinating a $700,000 security operation, the show will go on as it has for nearly half a century.

Police in Modesto seized illegal firearms, ammo, and explosives near a school, arresting Joshua Reyes who faces multiple charges and has a $1 million bail.

The National Weather Service forecasts clear skies and pleasant temperatures for Sacramento, with a clear trend and mild winds expected throughout the week.