Man found dead in Fairfield, homicide investigation underway
A death investigation is underway in Fairfield for what police are saying is the first homicide in the city in 2025.
Stabbing in Berkeley kills woman, injures 2 men; no arrests made
A woman died and two men are in the hospital after a stabbing in Berkeley, prompting road closures Saturday afternoon, police said.
Trump's nomination for U.S. deputy secretary of education, Penny Schwinn, has ties to Sacramento
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for United States Deputy Secretary of Education, Penny Schwinn, is a former Sacramento County Board of Education member and the founder of a south Sacramento charter school.
Investigation into suspicious package near Stockton prompts evacuations
Deputies in San Joaquin County say they are investigating a suspicious package that was found near Stockton and has prompted evacuations Friday afternoon.
A's sign relief pitcher, World Series champion José Leclerc to 1-year deal
The Athletics announced Friday afternoon they have signed relief pitcher and World Series champion José Leclerc to a one-year deal.
Athletics reveal patch to commemorate inaugural season in Sacramento, another to honor Rickey Henderson
The Athletics revealed that they will be wearing two patches, one to honor Rickey Henderson and another to commemorate the capital city, for their first season at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.
"American Nightmare" kidnapper Matthew Muller pleads guilty to new sexual assault charges
Matthew Muller, who is currently serving a 40-year sentence for the kidnapping of Denise Huskins, pled guilty Friday in Santa Clara County court on new charges of medicating and then sexually assaulting another woman.
6 arrested after nearly $1.5 million worth of jewelry stolen in Roseville smash-and-grab
Six suspects have been arrested after about $1.5 million worth of jewelry was stolen during a smash-and-grab at a Roseville jewelry store in November, police said.
Domestic violence suspect found dead in Sacramento apartment after barricading in apartment
A domestic violence suspect barricaded in an apartment complex in the south Natomas area was found dead when authorities were able to get inside, Sacramento police said late Friday morning.
Calaveras County firefighter killed in rollover crash
A 20-year-old firefighter was killed in a rollover crash in Calaveras County Thursday night, according to officials.
Famed cartoonist arrested in Sacramento area on child pornography charges, deputies say
Darrin Bell, a Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist, was arrested for possession of child pornography in the Sacramento area, deputies said.
Many Northern California registered nurses march in support of staffing, patient protections against AI
Thousands of registered nurse members of National Nurses United, including many in Northern California, participated in marches and rallies on Thursday, demanding safe staffing levels and patient safeguards with the introduction of artificial intelligence, the NNU says.
Person found dead after Sacramento house goes up in flames
One person was found dead in a house fire in the South Natomas area of Sacramento early Thursday morning, firefighters said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom issues executive order to jumpstart cleanup of hazardous materials from LA fires
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday to jumpstart the cleanup of explosive and highly toxic materials from Los Angeles neighborhoods devastated by wildfires last week.
Sacramento man arrested in investigation into armed robbery at Folsom movie theater
A Sacramento man has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery that forced a Folsom movie theater to be evacuated in late December, police said.