The Rocklin Police Department received a $75,000 grant from the California OTS for initiatives to improve traffic safety, including DUI enforcement and education on driving hazards.

A Sacramento man was charged with homicide for selling fentanyl-laced drugs that led to a fatal overdose, marking a first for Sacramento County's battle against opioid-related deaths.

Sacramento County authorities arrested Akhilleus Eaton, a reputed gang associate, for illegal firearms possession during a raid targeting gang violence. Eaton was later released on his own recognizance.

Yolo County Landfill to close on Thanksgiving Day, with services resuming Friday. Residents are reminded to properly dispose of cooking oil and reduce food waste.

A Sacramento man, William Carl Jackson, has been indicted for allegedly committing two armed robberies of postal carriers to steal mail keys, facing potential prison time and fines if convicted.

The National Weather Service forecasts a clear, cold Thanksgiving week for Sacramento, with frosty mornings and chilly days. Dry weather is expected to continue into the following week.

A Marysville family rescued a 75-year-old woman after her car overturned in a canal. Their 6-year-old daughter alerted them, and they managed to free the woman, who only sustained minor injuries.

Granite Bay man Dane Thompson was arrested for his role in the January 6 Capitol riot, facing felony and misdemeanor charges including assaulting an officer.

A suspect died after a collision during a police chase in Stanislaus County. Wanted on felony charges, the pursuit ended near Crows Landing Road. Others sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The CHP is investigating the incident.

A man shot on Shining Star Drive in November died from his injuries, as per Sacramento police. The incident is under investigation, with no suspect identified yet. Witnesses are urged to contact authorities.

A West Sacramento man, Scott Ervin Bezona, was arrested on charges of assaulting a minor and supplying drugs after a victim reported abuse spanning from 2020 to 2023.

Sacramento's Department of Utilities advises residents on disposing fats, oils, and grease properly to avoid sewer backups during Thanksgiving, with a four-step disposal protocol to prevent plumbing crises.

Sacramento's Food Justice Grant distributed over 1.2 million pounds of food, benefiting underserved communities and creating lasting infrastructure for food security.