A coalition met to discuss solutions for rising retail theft under Proposition 36, focusing on collaboration between law enforcement and business owners to implement strategies such as increased surveillance and patrols.

The Sacramento PD seeks help to find suspects who vandalized two Natomas Unified schools with graffiti of bias symbols, which the department condemns.

Darrin Bell, acclaimed cartoonist, was arrested for possession of CSAM, with 134 videos found linked to his account after a tip-off and subsequent investigation by the Sacramento Valley ICAC.

Bryan Whitemyer is appointed as Folsom's new City Manager by a unanimous City Council vote, praised for his financial acumen and public service commitment.

Michael Buchno-Factor of Sacramento received a 30-year sentence for child sexual exploitation, with subsequent lifetime supervised release and a $29,000 restitution order.

California's Northern region expects continued dry weather and seasonable temperatures due to a stable upper-level ridge in the Eastern Pacific, with a slight dip in temperatures over the weekend.

Placer County in Roseville uses raptor perches to control the vole population, which has been damaging irrigation lines. The eco-friendly strategy reduces complaints and avoids chemicals.

An Arizona man was arrested for selling a "ghost gun" used in a Butte County school shooting. The gun was sold to a convicted felon who later used it in the incident.

Turlock is launching a new street crimes unit focused on reducing theft, gang activity, and repeat offenses, with police increasing community presence.

Authorities continue to search for Octavio Hernandez, wanted for vehicle theft and firearm charges, last seen in Calaveras River Canyon, with efforts to communicate and urge him to surrender peacefully.

The Stanislaus County DA's Office is highlighting human trafficking issues during National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, urging community action and providing resources to report suspicions.

The National Weather Service in Sacramento reports dry weather with above-normal temperatures and cold nights with patchy frost expected this week, despite calm conditions that will give way to breezy winds over the weekend.

A fatal car-related incident occurred in Sacramento's Ben Ali neighborhood, with investigations ongoing and Auburn Boulevard closed for police activity.