A man with a gunshot wound was found near a Sacramento children's park, prompting a police investigation. No suspect information or immediate changes in the park area have been reported.

Stockton Police seek tips in the New Year's Eve homicide of Michael Pruitt, urging witnesses to contact them or use Stockton Crime Stoppers for a possible reward.

Sacramento will experience sunny weather, with temperatures rising towards 100 degrees by Friday. Comfortable temperatures and mild breezes are expected initially, with hotter conditions due to peak at week's end.

A Waterford man, Robert Ayala, was arrested for possessing and distributing child pornography following a tip and investigation by the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office.

A stabbing in Citrus Heights led to a victim with serious injuries. Austin Carson was arrested in connection with the incident and charged with attempted murder. Police seek public help in the investigation.

The Ceres Police Department is conducting a DUI checkpoint to deter impaired driving, with its location undisclosed to increase safety. Costs for a DUI include fines and license suspension.

The Folsom Fire Department advises locals to practice safety near water by wearing life jackets, not swimming alone, and avoiding alcohol. They offer free life jacket rentals and stress the importance of knowing CPR.

Police Chief Rick Hillman of Folsom retires after 30 years with the department, having led it for the last seven. He is known for advancing proactive policing and fostering community partnerships.

Sacramento encourages park usage with guidelines for events, vending, and behavior to maintain communal green spaces. Permits are required for large gatherings and vendor activities.

Sacramento releases a weekly update on its efforts to address homelessness, with 871 calls addressed and various support and sanitation measures implemented from May 12-18.

Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento offers free dog adoptions until May 25 to alleviate overcrowding, ensuring each dog is vaccinated, microchipped, and spayed or neutered, with adoption support provided.

The article reports on the National Weather Service in Sacramento's forecast of sunny and warm weather for the region, with temperatures climbing towards the 90s, marking the start of the dry season.

Sacramento expanded its list of drought-tolerant plants to nearly 830 options to encourage water conservation, offering up to $3,000 in rebates for eligible grass conversion landscaping projects.