A Sacramento County man allegedly tried to burn down his family home with his 80-year-old father and elderly mother inside after an argument. Quick-thinking family members extinguished the fire before tragedy struck.

A Vacaville man was found shot dead in his truck at William Land Park early Thursday, marking Sacramento's 31st homicide this year. His family is pleading for answers.

The National Weather Service predicts a warm and sunny week for Sacramento, with temperatures rising to the low 100s by Thursday and winds staying mild.

Sacramento City Council updates City Hall ordinance to prevent blocking access, banning tents and sleeping bags, while increasing shelter spaces and outreach efforts.

Folsom Police arrested two men at Kohl's for organized retail theft, vehicle theft, and drug possession, involving methamphetamine and fentanyl; a third person was released without charges.

Officer Gordon from Rancho Cordova PD held a community "show and tell" on law enforcement drones, highlighting their benefits and uses in public safety.

Sacramento deputies arrested a driver after a multi-county chase involving a stolen Amazon semi-truck loaded with packages, highlighting regional cargo theft concerns.

Gino Quintero Espinosa was convicted of first-degree murder for stabbing Antonio Young to death at a South Natomas hotel parking lot in November 2024.

A Manteca man received a nine-year sentence for participating in a murder-for-hire plot. He erroneously hired an FBI informant and escalated his violent requests over time.

Joseph Allen Davis, 19, from Sacramento, was indicted on charges for firearm possession as a felon, stemming from his alleged involvement in a shooting at Rainbow City Park.

A vehicle repair accident sparked a wildfire that forced 1,500 Yuba County residents to evacuate, but aggressive firefighting contained the 87-acre blaze without casualties or structure damage.

Sacramento is expected to have a week of sunshine with temperatures rising, reaching highs up to 100 degrees later in the week, as per the NWS forecast.

West Nile virus activity intensifies across Northern California with 9 confirmed human cases statewide and over 1,100 positive mosquito samples detected in 2025.