Old Sacramento received its holiday tree, a 60-foot, 12,000-pound white fir from Siskiyou County, beginning the festive season with a lighting ceremony planned for Nov 27. It will be adorned with lights and special effects by Stage Nine Exhibits.

The City of Folsom has released a draft vision plan for the Central Business District, which outlines future improvements without immediate land use changes or specific projects.

A man was killed in North Sacramento after being hit by a vehicle; the driver stayed and cooperated with police. The roads have reopened and the police investigation is ongoing.

Law enforcement in Sacramento conducted a drug bust, seizing fentanyl, meth, firearms, and arresting suspect Aleksandr Kerez, who now faces multiple felony charges.

Davis prepares for its 43rd Candlelight Parade and Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5, starting with a 6 p.m. parade from the Davis Food Co-op parking lot.

Louie Santiago Seja Jr. from Fresno was sentenced to 14 years in prison for receiving child sexual abuse material, followed by 10 years of supervised release.

Henry Ellard Jr. from Fresno pleaded guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud, misusing $144,000 from the SBA for personal expenses after falsifying company details.

Sacramento's fire weather risk persists but will soon improve, with a week of milder temperatures and pleasant weather ahead, according to the National Weather Service.

California voters approve Proposition 36, increasing penalties for retail theft and drug offenses, reversing some progressive criminal justice reforms from Proposition 47.

The Downtown Sacramento Ice Rink returns for its 32nd season, open from Nov 6, 2024, to Jan 20, 2025, with celebrations, themed days, and discounts for various visitors.

A big rig overturned on the Yolo Causeway, blocking westbound lanes on I-80 and causing traffic delays. A separate crash also contributed to the blockage, but no injuries were reported, and the road was cleared by evening.

A structure fire in Nevada City extended to the wildland, prompting a response from multiple fire agencies and containment of the blaze early this morning.

The Manteca Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle-vehicle collision and has reopened the intersection post-investigation. Further details are pending.