Yosemite National Park visitor dies after being swept over Nevada Fall
A 22-year-old man died after being swept over Nevada Fall at Yosemite National Park in an incident that was reportedly witnessed by several people.
Northern California hit by 5.6 magnitude earthquake in Mendocino County
A 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck Mendocino County on Wednesday morning, triggering ShakeAlert notifications across Northern California.
San Joaquin County deputy shoots suspect during traffic stop near Stockton
A San Joaquin County sheriff's deputy shot a suspect near Stockton late Tuesday morning after deputies spotted what the sheriff's office described as a gun during a traffic stop.
Beloved Sacramento vegetarian restaurant Mother closes permanently
The original version of the restaurant achieved Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition.
3 dead after car plunges off Highway 9 cliff near Saratoga in Santa Cruz Mountains
Three people died after their car went off cliff on Highway 9 in the Santa Cruz Mountains on Monday night, authorities said.
I-80 back open in Placer County after semi hauling pigs overturns
Westbound Interstate 80 in the Sierra Nevada was blocked after a big rig hauling pigs overturned late Monday night in Placer County.
Chico library shooting suspect apparently wanted Columbine-type massacre, police say
Two people were killed and a child was injured in a shooting inside a library in Chico on Monday, officials said.
Highway 50 crash near Twin Bridges kills motorcyclist
A motorcyclist died after a head-on crash on Highway 50 in the Sierra Nevada late Monday morning.
Stockton shooting leaves 18-year-old dead on West Weber Avenue
An investigation is underway in Stockton after an 18-year-old man was fatally shot early Monday morning.
Sacramento Zoo warns visitors after alligator swallows plush toy
An alligator at the Sacramento Zoo is recovering after swallowing – and later regurgitating – a plush toy that fell into its habitat.
Sacramento County deputies use drone to disarm suspect in standoff
The sheriff's office is saying that the tactic they used was a "nationwide first."
Dixon police investigating after body found on Milk Farm Road
An investigation is underway after a man's body was found along a Dixon road over the weekend.
Sacramento police patrol vehicle stolen; suspect arrested near Lodi
A suspect was arrested Friday afternoon after stealing a Sacramento police patrol vehicle and leading officers on a chase that ended near Lodi.
Stockton truck driver arrested after deadly I-80 hit-and-run near Auburn
A truck driver accused of fleeing the scene after a deadly crash on Interstate 80 near Auburn has been arrested, the California Highway Patrol said.
San Francisco arts patrons found dead in running car along I-5 highway in Northern California
The deaths of San Francisco arts patrons Judith and Wylie Sheldon are under investigation. Judith was the daughter of Oscar-winning director William Wyler.