The Stockton Police Department is recruiting at a local festival, offering incentives like a $15,000 sign-on bonus and other benefits to attract new officers.

Elk Grove Police responded to a shooting at SES Hall, discovering two individuals with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The investigation is ongoing, and no suspects are named yet.

The National Weather Service predicts a heatwave in Sacramento with triple-digit temperatures and elevated fire risk due to dry and windy conditions; a cooling trend is expected by the weekend.

Elk Grove approved a $4.5 million contract for a year-round homeless shelter, sparking mixed reactions from residents over the facility's location and the city's communication efforts.

Helen Burton was arrested for the shooting death of Jonas Calhoun in Sacramento after a month-long investigation led authorities to identify and apprehend her.

A man's body was found at a trash facility in North Highlands, prompting an investigation by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. The incident is not currently considered suspicious.

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office seeks public assistance in the cold case of Calvin Richard Day, whose remains were found in 2021; Day had been missing since October 2020.

Sacramento braces for another heatwave with the National Weather Service predicting triple-digit highs, gusty winds, and elevated fire risk into next week, followed by potential cooling later in the week.

A "violent and dangerous" inmate escaped from a jail in Northern California, leading to a manhunt and local high alert, with no staff injured during the incident.

The Oakland Athletics bid an emotional farewell to the Oakland Coliseum, with celebrations and nostalgia marking their last game before a temporary move to West Sacramento.

California Gov. Newsom signed a bill making soliciting minors under 16 for sex a felony and gave prosecutors discretion to charge those soliciting 16 and 17-year-olds, as part of a package against sex trafficking.

The Lodi Police are investigating an infant's death after a body was found in a neighborhood. No arrests have been made, and the public is urged to share information.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a law apologizing for the state's historical role in slavery and its effects, including plans for a memorial plaque.