Modesto man convicted of killing 24-year-old father in 2020
A 24-year-old Modesto man was convicted of first-degree murder in connection with Joel Vasquez Barragan's death in 2020, prosecutors said Friday.
Judge deems proposed placement of man convicted of sex crimes against a minor near Galt inappropriate
A judge ruled Friday that the proposed placement near Galt for a man convicted of sex crimes against a minor was inappropriate, the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office said.
Dry January drops California snowpack "well below average" despite strong start, DWR says
Despite getting off to a strong start, California's snowpack has dropped "well below average" after a dry January put a dent into the early season recording, state water officials said Friday.
Suspect in Roseville criminal threats investigation arrested after barricading in Fair Oaks home
A suspect barricaded in a Fair Oaks home Thursday afternoon was taken into custody hours later.
Sacramento-area to receive light rain, but flood watch remains in effect
A flood watch was issued until 10 p.m. Sunday for Sacramento, San Joaquin, Solano and Stanislaus counties.
Sacramento fire captain competes in 48th season of "Survivor"
A fire captain who lives in West Sacramento is one of the 18 castaways competing for $1 million in the upcoming season of "Survivor."
Body of missing teenage fisherman in Northern California recovered
The body of a fisherman who reportedly fell into a Northern California river and was possibly swept under the ice on Tuesday has been recovered, authorities said Wednesday afternoon.
ICE agents conduct operation in San Jose, Colombian national picked up, councilmember says
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents conducted an operation in San Jose on Sunday, leading to a Colombian national being picked up, city officials confirmed.
Large stack of walnuts catch fire in Sutter County, destroying storage facility
Firefighters have been battling a third-alarm fire for hours on Sunday at a Sutter County walnut storage facility.
Son arrested, father killed after Sacramento-area bar fight spilled into parking lot
A son is behind bars and his father, who was run over by a vehicle, is dead after a fight at a bar led to shots being fired in Sacramento County early Sunday morning, authorities said.
Stockton man sentenced for 2022 killing of woman at Modesto motel
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the killing of a woman at a Best Western motel in Modesto in 2022, prosecutors announced on Saturday.
Stabbing in west Roseville leaves 1 dead, another hospitalized; suspect in custody
A suspect is in custody after a woman died and a man was hospitalized after they were stabbed in west Roseville Saturday morning, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said.
2 arrested after 97-year-old woman found dead in Sacramento-area home
Two people were arrested after a 97-year-old woman was found dead at a Sacramento-area home Friday evening, authorities said.
Here's when A's single-game tickets go on sale for first season in West Sacramento
With just about two months to go before A's play their first game in West Sacramento, they've announced when fans can purchase single-game tickets.
Sacramento school district settles lawsuit with former vice principal of West Campus High School
The Sacramento City Unified School District announced Friday that a lawsuit was settled with the former vice principal at West Campus High School who claimed the district failed to keep her safe from racist attacks by parents and students.