A Manteca man pleaded guilty to involvement in a plotted murder-for-hire; he had planned assaults and a murder with accomplices, mistakenly hiring an FBI informant.

The National Weather Service Sacramento forecasts a change in weather for the area with winds and light precipitation expected, and advises residents to prepare for colder mornings and potential light snow in higher elevations.

A child was killed after running onto a highway in Stanislaus County; subsequent gunfire hit the involved vehicle.

A woman in San Joaquin County faces charges after 27 dead horses were found on her property, with others malnourished. She also faces unrelated criminal charges.

A fire in a Sacramento apartment complex led to damage of six units and the discovery of an unrelated body. The fire is accidental and originated from a kitchen.

One man was critically injured following a shooting at the Townhouse Motel in West Sacramento. The suspect was arrested the next day. Police believe it was an isolated incident.

Stockton PD is seeking information on homicide suspect Julio Valdez, offering a $35,000 reward for tips leading to an arrest in the Belleview St. double murder case.

Elk Grove Police detained three suspects for attempted auto burglary, following a community tip-off and a swift response involving a foot pursuit and perimeter setup.

The Galt Police Department is opposing the release of a sexually violent predator near the city, citing safety and service concerns, and urges public action through a Council meeting or correspondence to the DA's Office.

Andrew Gray-Blessett was arrested for the murder of his 3-month-old son after an investigation into the child's death revealed evidence of severe traumatic brain injury.

Placer County teams up with AMI Housing, seeking a $20M grant to transform a motel into supportive housing for the homeless, with tenant rent contributions and a focus on veterans and individuals with mental illness.

The Police Accountability and Social Services Commissions in Davis are hosting "Who You Gonna Call?" to connect citizens with local support services at the Veterans Memorial Theatre.

A man in Sacramento received a life sentence without parole for murdering and attacking homeless individuals; he was convicted of multiple charges, including two counts of first-degree murder.