Lincoln police officer Timothy Jaekel pleaded not guilty to charges of sexually abusing minors and posted a $700,000 bond. He is on unpaid administrative leave.

On the 32nd anniversary of Cherilyn Hawkley's murder, the Placer County Sheriff's Office recalls the case, seeking new leads and employing modern DNA technology in hopes of solving the long-standing mystery.

A Newsom-backed ballot measure on next Tuesday’s special election could hand Sacramento the power to redraw California’s congressional map and threaten up to five Republican seats.

A man in Calaveras County was arrested for brandishing a knife and making threats at a gathering, with deputies using a non-lethal round to subdue him. He faces multiple charges.

Sky River Casino in Elk Grove opened Fork on the Road, a food truck–style counter inside The Market with rotating international menus that began with Greek dishes.

Visitors near California’s State Capitol are recoiling from an overpowering odor blamed on two aging trees. The city fenced them off as crews scrape away the pungent fruit behind perhaps the season’s strangest cleanup.

State wildlife labs confirmed bird flu in Canada geese at Cameron Park Lake; officials urge people to avoid sick or dead birds and protect backyard flocks.

A Nevada County resident was scammed out of over $25,000 through a fake "celebrity" catfish scheme. The Sheriff's Office warns of the scam's sophistication and urges public caution.

Supervisor Phil Serna says he won’t run for a fifth term and has endorsed Eric Guerra, setting up a consequential 2026 race for Sacramento County’s First District.

A magnitude‑2.5 earthquake rattled the Yosemite Lakes area on Wednesday; officials reported no injuries or damage. Seismologists say minor quakes are common in the Central Sierra.

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office recovered stolen goods worth nearly $400,000, leading to the arrest of two individuals for possession of stolen property.

Sacramento Police issued a scam alert after reports of callers posing as officers demanding money and offered seven tips to help residents avoid losing cash.

The Citrus Heights Police joined "Folsom Blues 3.0," yielding 7 arrests, seizure of firearms/drugs/cash, and highlighting the operation's success in addressing regional drug trafficking.