The Bear Fire in Sierra County has grown to 3,327 acres, prompting evacuations and school closures. Containment is at zero percent, and the fire poses a serious threat to the area.

Robert Lawrence Hunt of Bakersfield faces federal firearms charges after a grand jury indictment following his prior convictions. The FBI and local police investigated, leading to potential prison time and fines if convicted.

Sacramento faces persistent high temperatures as the National Weather Service warns of a continuing heatwave with a Heat Advisory in place and minimal coastal cooling effects.

Two drunk drivers collided on Labor Day in Marysville, resulting in both being arrested with no injuries reported.

A fire broke out at a West Sacramento hotel under renovation, requiring extended efforts from firefighters to extinguish. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Human remains found in Tuolumne County may be connected to a missing persons case, as officials investigate clues including clothing and electronics found at the scene.

Sacramento Police step up traffic enforcement in Midtown to improve pedestrian safety, issuing 49 citations during a sting and planning to form a nighttime traffic team.

The Folsom Police Department highlights September as a time for suicide prevention and safe gun storage, offering free cable gun locks and advocating for the use of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

The Sacramento Police Department announces a gun buy-back event, allowing residents to exchange firearms for gift cards anonymously and safely on November 2nd at Kinney Police Station.

The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office arrested Robert Brennan after he shot at a vehicle, recovered multiple firearms including a stolen rifle, and emphasized the role of their K9 unit in the investigation.

A Sacramento woman is indicted for orchestrating a fraudulent investment scheme involving wire fraud, securities fraud, and money laundering, with potential penalties including extensive fines and prison time.

Horacio Torrecillas Urias Jr. pleads guilty to distributing fentanyl and methamphetamine in Fresno as part of "Operation Killer High," resulting in multiple arrests and drug seizures.

Sacramento is under a heat advisory with temperatures expected to reach 100-108 degrees in the Central Valley, posing health risks and fire dangers, although a cooling trend may begin this weekend.