Modesto Police Department arrested multiple repeat offenders for retail crime under a new law, with five facing felony charges after a sting operation on December 18.

The Rocklin Police Department has planned a DUI checkpoint for December 20th to enhance road safety by identifying impaired drivers and raising awareness about the dangers and legal consequences of driving under the influence.

Fernando Castro Bazan was sentenced to 15 years for leading a meth distribution ring, following multiple drug sales to an undercover officer and a seized stash.

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Sacramento and northern San Joaquin Valley, with poor visibility. A series of storms will bring rain and high-elevation snow starting Saturday.

Illegal cockfighting might worsen California's bird flu emergency as the state battles to control the outbreak. Other states, including Hawaii, are also considered at-risk, necessitating immediate interventions.

A person sustained a neck wound from a bullet shot through their car window on Sacramento's I-5, with no suspect identified and the assailant still at large.

A 16-year-old girl was stabbed in downtown Sacramento; a 15-year-old boy was arrested and faces attempted homicide charges. The victim is recovering from non-life-threatening injuries.

The Stockton Police Department reported a non-fatal shooting in Valley Oak District where a 33-year-old man was shot multiple times by two unknown suspects who fled the scene.

A mobility scooter rider was killed in Modesto after a collision with a vehicle. The incident occurred on E. Briggsmore Avenue before 5 PM, and the police are investigating. Witnesses are urged to contact Officer Kyle Johnson with information.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved "The Ranch," a large housing development in the Dry Creek area, despite some opposition and community concerns.

A Sacramento man receives a 39-month sentence for fraudulently purchasing gift cards with stolen credit card numbers, with a loss of $927,000 to retailers.

The National Weather Service warns of weather disruptions in the Sacramento area with fog, storms, and potential travel impacts over the holiday week.

A UC Davis study reports squirrels in Northern California preying on voles, indicating a shift to carnivorous behavior, which challenges their image as mere nut gatherers.