Man arrested at Stanislaus County fair files claim alleging deputies used excessive force
A Turlock man is filing a claim against Stanislaus County, alleging sheriff's deputies used excessive force when arresting him at the county fair in July.
Around 100 Proposition 50 ballots discovered at Sacramento-area homeless camp
Around 100 ballots for the November special election on Proposition 50 were discovered at a homeless encampment in Sacramento County on Wednesday, officials said.
Helicopter's safety design, pilot's skill may have saved crew in Sacramento crash, expert says
The crew of a medical helicopter that crashed on Highway 50 in Sacramento may have survived thanks to the pilot's skill and the aircraft's modern safety design, an aviation expert said.
FDA pushes to ban chemical found in popular supplement kratom
The agency says the chemical is showing up in products like gummies, drinks, and vapes, raising concerns that it is being marketed toward kids.
Chinese Camp residents to return after September Lightning Complex fire in California
Homeowners in Chinese Camp are finally learning when they'll be able to return, after the 6-5 Fire tore through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
Gov. Newsom reverses 25% tax hike on California cannabis industry
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill canceling a planned 25% tax hike on legal cannabis in California.
West Sacramento drivers brace for another 55-Hour freeway connector closure
Drivers in West Sacramento should prepare for another major freeway closure this weekend. Caltrans is planning a 55-hour shutdown that could impact commutes and weekend travel.
Sacramento councilmember Mai Vang announces run against Doris Matsui for Congress
Sacramento councilmember Mai Vang has announced a run against Doris Matsui in Congress. She will be the first elected official to challenge Matsui since she won the seat in 2005.
California congressman pushes to crack down on mail theft in Sacramento region
Mail theft in the Sacramento region has gotten so bad that one local congressman is now calling for federal help.
California sees decline in white-collar jobs, growth in blue-collar sectors
This Labor Day, experts say California's job market is going through a dramatic shift. They're calling it a "white-collar crack-up."
1 arrested after Placerville's Market on Main vandalized, leaving thousands in damages
A vandal is behind bars after breaking into a historic market and causing thousands of dollars in damage in the Northern California city of Placerville.
California Republicans file petition to stop special election on Newsom's redistricting plan
California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting plan is facing more legal pushback as state Republicans filed another emergency petition to block a November special election on the proposal.
California is seeing spike in tick-borne illness anaplasmosis, experts warn
Ticks carrying a disease called anaplasmosis are spreading quickly throughout California, experts say.
Tiny beetle threatens Sacramento's iconic oak trees
Some of Sacramento's most iconic trees may soon be at risk, and the culprit is a tiny beetle capable of killing valley and blue oak trees.
Corrections officer sues state prison system, alleges abuse and hazing by fellow guards
A veteran correctional lieutenant is taking legal action against the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, alleging abuse from fellow officers.