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.

Fire crews responded to a sinking boat on the American River in Sacramento, with rescue swimmers checking for occupants. No injuries reported, cause unknown.

Sacramento City Council decided not to extend City Manager Howard Chan's contract beyond December, marking the end of his tenure. Despite his years of service, the council, led by Mayor McCarty, voted 6-3 against the extension.

Prop 36 is in effect in Placer County, enhancing penalties for retail theft, targeting fentanyl dealers, and mandating drug and mental health treatment programs.

An arrest has been made in a 2023 Stockton homicide case, where multiple victims were shot and one died. The suspect, 28-year-old Vincent Chavez, was caught during a traffic stop.

The Rancho Cordova Police Department successfully arrested 15 individuals and recovered $2000 worth of merchandise in a retail theft crackdown operation.

El Dorado County offers a free educational series for caregivers, covering strategies, scams, elder abuse, and legal issues across four Wednesdays in January 2025 at Placerville Senior Center.

The founders of Bitwise Industries were sentenced for a $115 million fraud that misled investors with falsified financials and resulted in job losses for nearly 1,000 employees.

A woman from Kern County was sentenced to five years for a credit card fraud scheme causing $825,000 in losses, using stolen patient IDs from her healthcare job.

Sacramento anticipates mixed weather with incoming fog, cool temperatures, and potential rain and snow starting the weekend, affecting holiday travel.

The Stockton Police Department hosted a gun buyback event, collecting 86 firearms in exchange for gift cards as part of their ongoing efforts to combat gun violence.