A father’s unthinkable violence in California leaves a 1-year-old dead and two women wounded—cops say the crime defies understanding. 🌐 #News #SacramentoCA #California #Crime. SACRAMENTO, CA – A horrifying scene unfolded early Friday morning when a California man allegedly murdered his 1-year-old son in an act of...

GRANITE BAY, California - A middle school student narrowly avoided an attempted kidnapping at a bus stop Tuesday morning, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred around 8 a.m. near Douglas Boulevard and Quail Oaks Drive.The student was approached by a transient man who insisted they leave with him. The student ran home and informed their parents, who then contacted authorities. Deputies quickly responded and located the suspect, identified as 38-year-old Joshua Landreth. Although Landreth initially resisted, deputies successfully took him into custody. He is being booked on several charges, including attempted kidnapping, stated the Placer County Sheriff's Office.

Arnes Krajinic, 33, of Roseville, was sentenced Thursday by United States District Judge Daniel J. Calabretta to five years and 10 months in prison for being a felon in possession of ammunition, United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, law enforcement began investigating Krajinic in January...

GRANITE BAY, California ( MyCaliforniaNews ) - Deputies in Granite Bay recently conducted a traffic stop that led to the discovery of seven pounds of cocaine, thanks to the assistance of K9 Axel. The suspect was arrested and charged with possession and transportation of narcotics for sales, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office.The incident began when deputies stopped a vehicle for a code violation. K9 Axel was deployed for a narcotics search and alerted deputies to the presence of drugs in the vehicle. A subsequent search revealed vacuum-sealed packages of cocaine, weighing a total of seven pounds, stated the Placer County Sheriff's Office.This arrest highlights the effectiveness of proactive policing in keeping dangerous drugs off the streets, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office.

ANTELOPE – Two suspects are in custody after dozens of iPhones were taken from a Verizon store in Antelope and tracked to Woodland, deputies said. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said the Verizon store on Walerga Road at the corner of Elverta Road was robbed around 7:45 p.m. Sunday. The suspects got away with dozens of iPhones worth more than $100,000, deputies said. But Verizon provided deputies with real-time tracking information, which led deputies to Woodland. This is where the suspects were found. Deputies said the suspects got out of a vehicle and took off running but were later caught. All stolen items were found, along with a firearm that deputies said one of the suspects used during the robbery.

ROSEVILLE, California - A six-month investigation culminated in a significant auto theft bust in Roseville, resulting in the recovery of four stolen vehicles valued at $300,000. The Sacramento County Auto Theft Task Force, with assistance from the Roseville Police Department and their SWAT team, executed a search and arrest warrant on December 19, 2024, targeting a convicted felon.The operation led to the recovery of a 2018 Dodge Challenger, a 2023 Chevrolet 3500, a 2021 Ram 2500, and a 2021 Ram 1500 TRX. Additionally, investigators discovered a firearm, ammunition, and a high-capacity magazine during the search, according to the California Highway Patrol. The suspect was taken into custody and booked into the Sacramento County Jail on charges of auto theft and firearm violations.The California Highway Patrol expressed gratitude to the City of Roseville Police Department for their collaboration and support in the operation. They remain committed to community safety and urge anyone with information related to auto theft to report it to local law enforcement agencies.

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a forecast warning of periodic precipitation and breezy conditions continuing through the end of the weekend and heading into next week, as the region braces for a series of incoming weather systems. According to the area forecast discussion of NWS, intermittent rain showers have been primarily affecting areas south of Interstate 80, with the presence of low stratus and fog being a concern across the Valley.

(FOX40.COM) — One of two suspects was arrested in connection to a hotel robbery, according to the Rocklin Police Department. Rocklin PD announced on Friday that they identified a suspect who was involved with a first-degree burglary at a local hotel. He was reportedly found in a vehicle and pulled over by Folsom police.

(FOX40.COM) — A Sacramento man is more than $239,000 richer after a lucky game of Texas Hold ‘Em at Sky River Casino in Elk Grove. According to Sky River, the big win happened Thursday after a guest hit the jackpot. The winner’s name has not been released, but a photo shows the dealer holding a […]

Sacramento most recently recorded snowfall in 2009.

SACRAMENTO, California ( MyCaliforniaNews ) - Steven Raymon Waller, a 46-year-old resident of Sacramento, has been sentenced to 39 months in prison for access device fraud. The sentencing was handed down by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd on Tuesday. Between November 2017 and March 2019, Waller used stolen credit card numbers to purchase at least $927,000 worth of gift cards from a national retailer, according to court documents. In addition to his prison sentence, Judge Drozd ordered Waller to serve three years of supervised release and to pay $927,000 in restitution to the retailer. This case was the result of an investigation conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney Nicholas M. Fogg prosecuted the case.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento family will be trying to weather the holidays after a deadly shooting took a father's life. Duane Allen Dryden, 40, died days after a shooting along Shining Star Drive in November. For his wife, Markisha Dryden, it's a surreal and unfamiliar situation. “I felt...

The National Weather Service in Sacramento alerts that the region is bracing for a dynamic weather pattern, beginning today and extending into next week, with multiple weather systems expected to bring rain, wind, and snow to northern California. Morning fog, which could see visibility drop below 0.5 miles, will give way to rain and snow as a series of fronts move through the area, as reported by the National Weather Service.

SACRAMENTO, California ( MyCaliforniaNews ) - Ronald Yandell, 62, of Pinole, and William Sylvester, 56, of Norco, have been sentenced to two consecutive life terms in prison for murder in aid of racketeering and other RICO-related crimes. The sentences were handed down by U.S. District Judge Kimberly J. Mueller, according to United States Attorney Phillip A. Talbert. Between 2011 and 2016, Aryan Brotherhood members and associates were involved in racketeering activities, including murder, murder conspiracies, and drug trafficking, according to court documents. Evidence presented at trial revealed that Aryan Brotherhood members managed a significant heroin and methamphetamine trafficking operation...

(FOX40.COM) — One person was hospitalized after a crash on Highway 50 Sunday, according to Cal Fire Amador-El Dorado Unit. At 11:45 a.m. today, firefighters and paramedics responded to westbound US Highway 50 west of Ridgeway Drive for a single-vehicle traffic collision. Crews said they found an overturned vehicle and used the “Jaws-of-Life” to disentangle […]

Roseville Today News, Business, Travel & Entertainment Roseville, Calif.- The City of Roseville is celebrating the extraordinary career of Chief Rick Bartee as he embarks on a well-deserved retirement after 43 years in the fire service, including 9 transformative years in Roseville. News article Roseville Fire Chief Rick Bartee retiring following over four decades in fire service published at Roseville Today .

Roseville Today News, Business, Travel & Entertainment Roseville, Calif.- Environmental Utilities and the entire City of Roseville are celebrating Richard Plecker's many achievements as he retires at the end of 2024. Over his decade-long tenure, Plecker has led with vision and purpose, championing the sustainable management of News article Roseville Environmental Utilities Director Richard Plecker to retire at year’s end published at Roseville Today .

Two wins this week improved Granite Bay’s varsity girls’ basketball team’s record to 5-4 heading to Christmas. The Grizzlies defeated Twelve Bridges on Friday, 35-31, and then on Saturday got by Center, 52-25. After having some trouble making shots against Twelve Bridges, Granite Bay had more success...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It is now illegal to possess or transport golden mussels in California. California Fish and Game Commission has designated the golden mussel a restricted species, the latest salvo in the battle to keep the invasive species out of the state’s waterways. The mussels are considered an immediate threat to the ecological health of the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, and California waterways.

The X Games, one of the world’s premier action sports events, is making a big move to Northern California this summer. Organizers announced that the renowned skateboarding and BMX competition will be held at Cal Expo in Sacramento from August 22 to 24, marking the start of a three-year partnership that will keep the event in the state’s capital through 2027.