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Multiple suspects sought in Stockton mass shooting, investigators say
More than a week after the Stockton mass shooting that left four people dead, the investigators and city leaders gave an update about the investigation.
Possible explosion at Sacramento apartment complex leaves 2 hurt, firefighters say
First responders are at the scene of a possible explosion at an apartment complex in Sacramento on Tuesday.
Bay Area sports memorabilia dealer pleads guilty to selling fake Willie Mays items
A Bay Area sports collectible dealer is facing federal prison after pleading guilty to selling fake memorabilia that he claimed was used by legendary Giants slugger and hall of famer Willie Mays.
FBI releases newly obtained photo of former Olympian Ryan Wedding
Federal authorities allege Ryan Wedding is responsible for routinely shipping hundreds of kilograms of cocaine.
Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
Esparto company fined $221K by Cal-OSHA over deadly fireworks explosion
Cal-OSHA says it found 15 violations at the Esparto fireworks facility where multiple explosions killed seven workers back in July.
Sacramento farmer raises alarm after one of his toughest years yet
A Sacramento farmer is sounding the alarm over just how bad his year has been.
Remains found near Roseville in 1986 identified as missing Sacramento County woman
Remains found nearly four decades ago have finally been identified as those of a woman reported missing in 1982.
North Natomas house fire leaves child hurt, firefighters say
An early morning house fire in Sacramento left a child in serious condition Tuesday, authorities say.
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Stephen Cloobeck ends bid for California governor, endorses Eric Swalwell
California's crowded 2026 governor's race narrowed Monday night as Democratic businessman Stephen Cloobeck ended his campaign and endorsed Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who entered the race last week.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell running for California governor
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
Tom Steyer mounts 2026 bid for California governor, adding to crowded field
Businessman Tom Steyer is entering the already crowded race for California governor in 2026.
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How some criminal defendants are avoiding conviction through diversion programs
Last month, the California Court of Appeals granted the DA's petition to vacate Judge Kim's order for diversion, saying no evidence suggested that Taylor would not pose an unreasonable risk of danger to public safety if granted diversion.
AI scams fuel rise in fake online car sales. How California is trying to protect consumers.
Buying a car is one of the biggest purchases we make, and more people are turning to online marketplaces for deals on used cars. But thanks to artificial intelligence, you're more likely than ever to get scammed.
The candidates for California governor on transgender athletes in school sports | Side-by-side comparison
The leading candidates for California governor weigh in on the state's transgender student sports law: whether to keep it, overturn it, or let voters decide
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California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Trump administration to direct more water to California farms
The Trump administration will start sending more water to California farmers in the state's crop-rich Central Valley.
California animal rights activist gets 90 days in jail for taking chickens from Perdue plant
A California animal rights activist who took four chickens from a Perdue Farms poultry plant in Sonoma County was sentenced on Wednesday to 90 days in jail following her conviction in October.
California unveils online portal to report allegations of misconduct by federal agents
California unveiled a new online portal on Wednesday for residents to report alleged misconduct by federal agents during operations to enforce immigration laws.
California sets initial State Water Project allocation at 10% after beneficial rainfall
California is beginning the annual water planning process for the upcoming year with a conservative estimate of the water it will deliver across the state, while noting that the recent wet weather is helping out, authorities said Monday.
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1 person hurt in possible apartment explosion in Sacramento
First responders are at the scene of a possible explosion at an apartment complex in Sacramento on Tuesday.
Remains found near Roseville in 1986 finally identified
Remains found nearly four decades ago have finally been identified as those of a woman reported missing in 1982.
Tuesday afternoon Northern California weather forecast - Dec. 9, 2025
Find out what kind of weather we're expecting this week.
Stockton mass shooting victim's family call for change
More than a week after the Stockton mass shooting that left four people dead, the investigators and city leaders gave an update about the investigation.
Sacramento-area farmer writes to D.C. for help
President Trump announced a $12 billion package to help farmers caught in the middle of the tariff trade wars.
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Sacramento farmer raises alarm after one of his toughest years yet
A Sacramento farmer is sounding the alarm over just how bad his year has been.
Trump responds to "traitor" Marjorie Taylor Greene after "60 Minutes" interview
President Trump said Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA" and also attacked "60 Minutes" and Paramount in a social media post.
Trump announces $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
Supreme Court seems open to allowing Trump to fire some officials without cause
The Supreme Court heard arguments over the president's authority to remove members of many independent agencies that Congress has sought to insulate from political pressure.
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Trump's birthright citizenship order
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
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Jeff Kent makes Baseball Hall of Fame, but Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens shunned again
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Pinnick's 5 TD passes help UC Davis beat Rhode Island 47-20 in FCS playoffs
Caden Pinnick threw two of his five touchdown passes to Zach Jones, Jordan Fisher had 140 yards rushing, which included a 50-yard touchdown run, and UC Davis beat Rhode Island 47-20 in the second round of the FCS playoffs.
FIFA World Cup 2026 match-ups for San Francisco Bay Area games announced
FIFA announced the match-ups and times for the six World Cup 2026 games that will be played at Levi's Stadium.
2026 FIFA Men's World Cup groups revealed; Team USA learns its opponents
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Athletics' $2 billion Las Vegas stadium on track for 2028 opening, officials say
The Athletics are on track to open their new Las Vegas stadium on time, officials said Thursday.
Sacramento State football head coach exits to become Colorado offensive coordinator
Sacramento State Hornets head football coach Brennan Marion is leaving the program after just one season to become the offensive coordinator for Deion Sanders's Colorado Buffaloes.
Former Angels, Rangers manager Ron Washington joining Giants as infield coach
Former Angels and Rangers manager Ron Washington is returning to the Bay Area to become infield coach for the San Francisco Giants on new manager Tony Vitello's staff.
Sengun, Durant lead Rockets to 121-95 victory over the Kings
Alperen Sengun had 28 points and 10 rebounds, Kevin Durant scored 24 points and the Houston Rockets beat the Sacramento Kings 121-95 on Wednesday night.
Zach Edey has career-high 32 points to lead Grizzlies past Kings 115-107
Zach Edey had a career-high 32 points and 17 rebounds to help the Memphis Grizzlies hold off the Sacramento Kings 115-107.
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Geomagnetic storm watch issued after powerful solar flare
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
Scientists think they've detected lightning on Mars: "Missing piece of the puzzle"
Researchers have documented 55 instances of "mini lightning" over two Martian years by eavesdropping on the whirling wind recorded by NASA's Perseverance rover.
California's new satellite flags methane leak at Yolo County landfill
Yolo County has been caught releasing global warming gases by a new surveillance satellite orbiting above Earth.
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Instacart's AI-enabled pricing may be bumping up your grocery bill
Shoppers may be unaware they're paying as much as 23% more than others for the same grocery items on Instacart, a new analysis says.
Millions have reported domestic violence. Experts say we need to talk about it more.
According to the FBI, domestic homicides more than doubled between 2019 and 2024, increasing from 1,065 to 2,339. The latest data has experts worried.
Trump responds to "traitor" Marjorie Taylor Greene after "60 Minutes" interview
President Trump said Georgia Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is "not AMERICA FIRST or MAGA" and also attacked "60 Minutes" and Paramount in a social media post.
Trump announces $12 billion aid package for U.S. farmers
The new financial aid package is expected to shore up the U.S. agricultural sector, which has been hurt by tariffs and a trade war with China.
Powerful earthquake hits off Japan, triggering tsunami on northern coast
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government set up an emergency task force to urgently assess the extent of damage.
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Paramount Skydance makes $108.4 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance's $30 per share offer comes just days after Netflix agreed to buy parts of Warner Bros. in a deal valued at nearly $83 billion.
Golden Globe nominations announced for 2026. See the full list.
The nominations for the 2026 Golden Globes have been announced. Here are the nominees.
Frank Gehry, renowned architect, dies at age 96
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix to buy Warner Bros. in a deal valued at $82.7 billion
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Jimmy Cliff, reggae music and Jamaican cultural icon, dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
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California warns against foraging mushrooms after cluster of poisonings, 1 death
California's public health department said one person has died and several others have suffered severe liver damage due to eating toxic mushrooms that were foraged.
Northern Califonia hospitals secure $3 million grant for street medicine training
The plan is to embed street medicine training directly into residency programs across multiple hospitals.
These 19 cooking pans could leach lead into your food, FDA warns
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
Vietnam veteran regains hearing after decades thanks to cochlear implant
Ray Cathey is on a journey from silence to new sounds. Cathey's hearing took a pounding when he was an air rescue paramedic during the Vietnam War.
ByHeart says all its baby formula could be tainted with botulism
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
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Roseville dress shop owners talk potential tariffs impact on wedding, prom season
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
Placer County's Sip Into Spring wine tasting event is this weekend
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
How Mexico, Canada tariffs taking effect Tuesday will impact Sacramento
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
Amid nationwide economic blackout day, Sacramento's Zanzibar faces closure after 26 years
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County sees positive results from retail theft reporting app
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
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Trump administration to direct more water to California farms
The Trump administration will start sending more water to California farmers in the state's crop-rich Central Valley.
Central Valley recession risk rising due to tariffs, slow job growth, study shows
A new report on the economic outlook for California's Central Valley shows the region facing a rising recession risk because of tariffs, slowing job growth, and rising delinquencies.
California ban on cat declawing to take effect in 2026
California is set to join a growing list of states banning the practice of cat declawing, under a new law taking effect in January.
Sacramento small businesses lean on community support on Small Business Saturday
The day after Black Friday is Small Business Saturday. With the rise of online shopping and inflation, many Sacramento businesses are struggling. This is a day for shoppers to show their support.
Live Oak's Penny Candy Store to close its doors after 5 decades
Penny Candy Store has served as a sweet spot for the community for more than five decades, but now it's preparing to close its doors, and the community is feeling the loss.
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Dozens of abandoned Chihuahuas found in Modesto home, foster homes sought by animal rescue
An animal rescue group is urgently searching for foster homes and donations after finding what they believe may be as many as 80 abandoned Chihuahuas inside a Modesto rental home.
Dog's terminal cancer diagnosis dropped after UC Davis clinical trial
Lola, the golden retriever, was given a terminal cancer diagnosis with just a couple of months to live. An aggressive cancer of the mouth spread to her lungs at 9 years old.
Meet the bat dog stealing the spotlight at Yuba Sutter High Wheelers games
You've heard of a bat boy, how about a bat dog? The Yuba Sutter High Wheelers have a new teammate this year.
An owner's pack of dogs is harming animals in south Natomas for second time this year
The Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento is asking the public to beware of three husky-mix dogs on the loose in south Natomas that are responsible for killing a cat and biting a dog.
West Sacramento man sending ashes of wife, dog to space
Filled with otherworldly wonder, one local man is fulfilling his late wife's final wish: to travel into the great beyond.
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Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento gains momentum
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
Groundwater supply could get a boost across the Sacramento area thanks to a new project
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
Remote Northern California reservoir stuck in drought despite winter's water wealth
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
Shasta Lake nearly filled to the brim following remarkable winter turnaround
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
Lake Oroville at 91% capacity, DWR increases water releases
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
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California dog found in Michigan reunited with family 5 years after going missing
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
Routine call turns heroic as Rancho Cordova deputy helps delivery baby in store parking lot
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
Nonprofit turns old Modesto baseball field into thriving community garden
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
Sacramento could be home to America's Favorite Teacher
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Yolo County basketball star inches closer to goal of 3K career points, totaling 1K this season
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.