California Highway Patrol officers discovered a woman shot dead in a truck on US-50. A man from Sacramento was arrested in connection with the homicide. The CHP says there's no public threat, but the investigation is ongoing.

Esmeralda Marie Pineda, a missing 24-year-old from Sacramento, was found alive near the Yuba River after an extensive search by the Nevada County Sheriff's Office. She was airlifted to a hospital due to severe dehydration and emaciation.

El Dorado County Fire Protection District crews responded to a house fire on Soap Plant Ln in Shingle Springs, containing the blaze promptly with no details on cause or injuries yet.

Sacramento's weather will cool slightly with a chance of showers mid-week, and breezier conditions expected. Current temperatures are slightly lower, with a more significant drop and below-normal highs forecast for later in the week.

El Dorado County seeks public input on its wildfire protection plan through workshops and an online survey, aiming to increase community resilience and safety.

A dog died and another went missing in a Rancho Cordova house fire, with no people present at the time. Firefighters contained the blaze before it compromised the structure.

Roseville Police arrested four individuals with seven felony charges after finding drugs, an unserialized firearm, and an incendiary device during a traffic stop.

Derek Hopkins pleaded no contest to assaulting two Marysville city officials and may face up to six months in jail per count. The attacks occurred during a meeting but seemed random without personal motive.

Modesto Police arrested suspect Edward McCullen for the homicide of Jose Valdez, who was fatally shot in a parking lot. The swift arrest followed careful investigation and a SWAT operation.

The Sacramento area is expecting a slight cooldown after a heatwave, with temperatures dropping towards the 100-degree mark and potential mid-week showers.

The ATF offers a $5,000 reward for information on a deadly arson in Citrus Heights, with a distinctive blue Toyota Camry potentially linked to the incident.

Marysville's 11th annual Yuba-Sutter Brewfest offers unlimited local beer tastings and food, live music, and charity support, with options for designated drivers.

Colonial Park in Sacramento is set for a community-led revamp on September 14 to enhance its landscape, picnic areas, and add new murals by a local artist.