Oakdale mountain lion sighting prompts warning from police
Oakdale police are warning residents after a mountain lion was spotted early Monday in a residential area of the city.
California Highway Patrol officer killed in Tulare County crash
Officer Brian Liles, 44, was thrown from his motorcycle after colliding with a truck-tractor near Tipton.
Galt-area crash leaves 1 dead after vehicle crosses Highway 99, hits big rig
Both vehicles caught fire after the collision, while Highway 99 remained open.
Placer County jury awards $15.8M in wrongful-death case against developer Phil Oates
Patrick Mulderrig, a retired CHP officer, died after his motorcycle collided with Oates' vehicle in Granite Bay in 2024.
Sutter County deputies find burglary suspect hiding in culvert after chase
The Rancho Cordova man was taken to a hospital after deputies found him hiding about 100 yards from the crashed truck.
Rio Linda house heavily damaged in fire, dog found dead inside
A Rio Linda family escaped an early-morning house fire Sunday after working smoke alarms woke them as flames spread into the home, fire officials said.
Sacramento reveals top choice to rename Cesar Chavez Plaza
City officials say the name reflects the plaza's history as a gathering place tied to labor, civic life and public events.
Stanislaus County deputy shoots dog during marijuana search after K-9 attacked, sheriff says
Two men were arrested after deputies searched the property and seized about 1,000 marijuana plants.
California expands Native American Day into paid holiday for state workers
The day has been recognized by California since 1998, but it has not been a regular paid holiday for most state workers.
Northern California bear attack seriously injures couple, kills hero dog that tried to help
The couple says their French bulldog, Cassie, was fatally injured after getting between one of them and the bear.
Rancho Cordova driver's windshield shattered at red light, suspect arrested
Police say traffic-camera footage helped officers track the suspect through the city.
Sacramento County deputies arrest 15-year-old after chase ends in crash
The girl was taken to a hospital before being cleared and booked into juvenile hall.
Turlock transit bus crashes into house after collision, leaving 1 dead
Police say the driver who died had left the scene of another crash near Highway 99 just minutes earlier.
Sacramento's new Dos Rios light rail station opens Monday
Sacramento Regional Transit will open its new Dos Rios light rail station Monday, adding another stop to the Blue Line through the city's River District.
Stanislaus County reports first West Nile virus death of 2026
The death comes during a West Nile season California health officials have called the most active in five years.