The NWS Sacramento forecasts chilly weather and increased winds, with rain and mountain snow mid-week, including gusty winds and possibly low-elevation snow Wednesday.

Ceres Police, with the tax authority, found illegal hemp and flavored tobacco products at all inspected Ceres smoke shops, seizing 3,500 items and possibly fining $175,000.

Jesse James Brooks was found guilty by a Modesto jury of attempted homicide and other charges for shooting a police investigator, which led to the loss of the officer's leg.

Yuba County DA Clint Curry hosted a DUI training for local prosecutors and law enforcement to improve investigative skills in alcohol and drug-related DUI cases.

Two students are charged with criminal threats and conspiracy after a lockdown at Nevada Union High School. The Nevada County DA's office and sheriff's department are investigating.

Federal grand jury indicts Oak Park gang members in Sacramento for drug trafficking and firearms offenses; Kevin Antonio Parker and associates face multiple charges.

The National Weather Service in Sacramento predicts cold, breezy weather in Northern California, with potential rain, mountain snow, and strong winds midweek.

The Sacramento Police Department participated in Operation Reclaim and Rebuild, rescuing 11 victims and arresting 2 suspects in efforts against human trafficking.

Officials warn of traffic delays and suggest safety tips for Tahoe-bound travelers. They also recommend using free transit services like TART and making parking reservations at resorts.

Sacramento invests $3.3 million in the Monarch Project to create 241 affordable housing units at a repurposed warehouse for low-income residents, and 20 units for those at risk of homelessness.

Sacramento's Incident Management Team responded to homelessness issues, fielding 845 calls and closing 887, enrolled 60 individuals for aid, housed 25 people, and cleared 177,420 pounds of trash in a week.

A former Sanger police officer, Daniel Battenfield, was indicted for illegal firearms dealing and obstruction, facing charges of false statements and unlicensed firearms transactions.

A South Lake Tahoe man was sentenced to over 2 years for impersonating federal officers and trying to obtain sensitive information using fake documents.