The Elk Grove Police and Cosumnes Fire Department run an annual Toy Project to collect and deliver toys to underprivileged families during the holidays.

Prosecutors say a Kirkland mother failed to seek emergency care for her 10‑year‑old with Type 1 diabetes during a summer road trip; the child later died at a Tacoma hospital. The mother faces first‑degree manslaughter charges.

Two men were convicted for a 2018 robbery at an illegal gambling house in Sacramento, with sentences pending: 259 years to life for one, and over 40 years for the other.

Arrest made in Citrus Heights for unregistered and unserialized firearms found during a traffic stop; the driver had a suspended license and past felony conviction.

Modesto's new baseball team rebrands as the Roadsters with retro flair, featuring a fox mascot named Cruiser, after initially being named the Glow Riders.

A dense fog has covered Sacramento, reducing visibility until mid-morning when it will clear to a mixed cloudy and sunny day with a high of 58 degrees. Calm weather is expected to continue through the weekend.

Two women were arrested in Vacaville for retail theft, one with additional warrants. Police used tech to track them and are upping patrols for the holidays.

A fatal head-on collision on Highway 50 near Camp Sacramento resulted in the death of an 18-year-old man and injuries to four others. The accident involved a Jeep Compass and a Ford F-250 towing a trailer.

Modesto man, Francis Steele, has been convicted of sexually assaulting a child under 10 and producing child pornography, facing multiple life sentences.

Police say an armed person may be barricaded inside an apartment on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in South Sacramento. Officers have the scene surrounded while SWAT coordinates assistance.

The Sacramento Kings defeated the Denver Nuggets 128-123, ending an eight-game losing streak, with Russell Westbrook contributing significantly to the win.

Sacramento International Airport anticipates a very busy Thanksgiving period, with expected passenger numbers exceeding last year's. Extra seating will be available, and travelers are advised to arrive early and check parking availability online.

Waymo is authorized to test autonomous vehicles in new areas of California, with plans to expand to San Diego by 2026, though still requiring approval to carry passengers.