The NWS in Sacramento forecasts a significant warm-up after a cooling trend, with the onset of a heat wave starting Friday, potentially reaching triple digits in some areas.

Sacramento City College has named its learning center after author Joan Didion, an alumna, and received a $500,000 donation from the Didion family and the Sacramento Historical Society.

A fire extensively damaged a Sacramento home early Wednesday, with two firefighters suffering minor burns. Three residents were treated for smoke inhalation, and several pets are missing. Hoarding conditions complicated firefighting efforts.

Folsom Police Department warns of road closures in the Historic District for Folsom High School's Homecoming Parade, affecting several streets from 6-7:30 p.m.

An officer-involved shooting in Yuba County disrupted traffic on Highway 20, with Nevada County Sheriff's Office clarifying the incident location and sharing concern for the law enforcement involved.

Anthony Rodriguez was convicted of felony grand theft and probation violation, facing up to 3 years and 8 months in prison. The Organized Retail Theft Taskforce was instrumental in his arrest at Home Depot.

The Stockton Police Department is seeking community assistance to identify a suspect involved in a September 14 armed robbery on N Wilson Way, urging tips via social media.

Aryan Brotherhood member, Jason Corbett, received a life sentence for a murder linked to gang activities, according to U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert.

The National Weather Service projects cooler weather with breezy winds for the Bay Area, anticipating a significant temperature drop and gusty conditions that could heighten fire weather risks.

A multi-vehicle crash on Highway 132 near Vernalis resulted in the deaths of a man and an infant, with several others injured. The infant was in an improperly installed car seat.

The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office seeks leads in the 2018 cold case homicide of Jack Edward Watts, vice president of Odin’s Disciples motorcycle club, who was fatally shot in a rural area.

Arrests were made in a 2021 homicide case involving the murder of Wayne Blanchard and the attempted murder of his girlfriend, with Sunnerica Sinohui and David Sinohui facing charges.

Ricardo Sanchez pleaded guilty to illegal gun possession due to prior felony convictions. His case highlights joint efforts by Project Safe Neighborhoods and the Public Safety Partnership against violent crime.