Hayward man riding bike dies after hit by vehicle near Chabot College
A 64-year-old Hayward man riding a bike died after he was hit by a vehicle near Chabot College on Friday morning, police said.
Vacaville man found guilty of killing woman, starting 2021 Markley Fire that killed 2
A Vacaville man was convicted of killing a woman and then starting the Markley Fire a few days later, which burned thousands of acres in Solano County and killed two men, prosecutors said on Friday.
Father, teenage son accused of robbery in Sacramento car buying scheme
A father and son are accused of robbery after they claimed a vehicle they wanted to buy had mechanical issues in an attempt to fraudulently drive down the price, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said.
Stockton police arrest suspect on homicide charges in missing persons case
A suspect was arrested on homicide-related charges in connection with the death of a person who went missing late last year, Stockton police said on Friday.
Stretch of eastbound Interstate 80 to close in West Sacramento this weekend
A stretch of eastbound Interstate 80 will be closed this weekend for the ongoing pavement replacement and striping work.
Davis Fire that destroyed 13 homes near Reno in 2024 classified as accidental
The Davis Fire that burned south of Reno last year and destroyed over a dozen homes was classified as accidental, with investigators saying it was started by an improperly extinguished campfire or warming fire.
3 injured, including 2 juveniles, in Highway 120 crash near Escalon that killed driver
One person is dead and three others, including two juveniles, are injured after a head-on crash on Highway 120 near Escalon late Wednesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol said.
Invasive golden mussels found attached to boat during Folsom Lake inspection
After implementing an inspection and quarantine program at Folsom Lake to try to stop the spread of golden mussels, state park officials said the highly invasive aquatic species was found attached to a boat.
Search underway for missing kayaker who flipped in American River
A search is underway for a kayaker who is missing after flipping in the American River on Friday evening, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said.
James B. Milliken named next University of California president
James Milliken, the chancellor of the University of Texas, has been named the next University of California president by the UC Board of Regents.
Shooting involving Sacramento police near Matsui Park sends suspect to hospital
A suspect search near a Sacramento park ended with an officer-involved shooting that sent the suspect to the hospital Friday.
4 critically injured in Highway 99 rollover crash near I-5 in Sacramento, firefighters say
Four people were injured after a crash on Highway 99 near Interstate 5 in Sacramento on Friday afternoon, firefighters said.
Buckingham Collegiate Charter evacuated to investigate possible leak
A Vacaville Unified school was evacuated on Friday so that first responders could check for a possible leak, the school district said.
Marysville Police Chief Christian Sachs announces retirement
Marysville Police Chief Christian Sachs announced that he is retiring from the role, saying the loss of Officer Osmar Rodarte "shook me to my core."
Jury selected for Carlos Dominguez, suspect in 2023 Davis stabbings
A jury was selected for the suspect in the 2023 Davis stabbings that left two people dead and one other injured.