Three individuals face charges for allegedly plotting to smuggle narcotics into U.S. Penitentiary at Atwater, resulting in a correctional officer's death.

A Sacramento man pleaded guilty to child sexual exploitation involving a minor and distribution of inappropriate material.

A strong weather system will bring winds, showers, and thunderstorms to the Bay Area, with a chance of snow above 8000 feet in the Sierra and a rapid warming trend expected next week.

Elk Grove is facing traffic disruptions due to sewer construction on Franklin Boulevard with closures until early 2025, and a railroad repair on Bond Road causing a weekend closure.

A Tesla Semi caught fire on I-80, leading to road closures and a complex battle against the battery blaze by emergency crews and Tesla's hazardous materials team.

A two-vehicle crash in El Dorado County led to serious injuries, with one victim air-lifted to Sutter Roseville Medical Center. The collision is under investigation by the CHP.

A construction zone crash on I-205 in San Joaquin County resulted in major injuries for an 18-year-old and moderate injuries for a 27-year-old worker.

The Sacramento Police Department celebrated National Aviation Day by acknowledging their Air Unit, highlighting its key role in public safety with a social media video tribute.

CHP officers in Oceanside, CA, seized an estimated $300,000 worth of illegal drugs during a traffic stop, highlighting their ongoing effort to combat drug trafficking.

Kailin Harris was convicted of first-degree murder and firearm crimes for fatally shooting a homeowner during a burglary in Sacramento. He faces life without parole.

Carl Nelson was convicted of multiple sexual assaults on a child and an adult and faces up to 385 years to life in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for October 25, 2024.

The NWS has issued a forecast for Northern California, predicting stable weather with warm temperatures, which will shift to cooler, windy conditions and potential rain or thunderstorms by the end of the week.

A two-year-old boy named Jason Peterson died after being found in a vehicle in Folsom; details and the cause of death are unclear as investigations continue.