Suspect claiming to be law enforcement detained after barricading in Sacramento County home
Some homes had to be evacuated after deputies said a suspect broke into a vacant Sacramento County home and refused to exit.
Motorcyclist dies in crash that causes backup on I-880 near Oakland Coliseum
A motorcyclist died in a crash that caused traffic to back up on Interstate 880 near the Oakland Coliseum on Sunday evening, the California Highway Patrol said.
Golden State Valkyries beat Phoenix Mercury 84-79 to get first preseason win
The Golden State Valkyries won their first preseason game in franchise history against the Phoenix Mercury 84-79.
3 mobile homes go up in flames in San Jose, firefighters say
San Jose firefighters say they're battling a fire that involves three mobile homes, sending a plume of smoke into the air late Saturday afternoon.
Speed, alcohol suspected in Elk Grove Boulevard crash that killed man, police say
Investigators believe speed and alcohol were a factor in a single-vehicle crash that killed a 23-year-old driver in Elk Grove Saturday morning, police said.
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.