Winning name announced for Sacramento Zoo's new baby giraffe
The Sacramento Zoo has announced the name picked for their new Masai giraffe.
Reportedly barricaded man prompts evacuations in Rancho Cordova neighborhood
Law enforcement officers were dealing with what they believed was a barricaded and armed man inside a Rancho Cordova home early Friday morning.
California State Library's $15 million federal grant terminated
A major piece of funding for the California State Library has been terminated, officials say.
Couple arrested in south Sacramento follow-home robbery
A couple has been arrested after an alleged follow-home robbery in south Sacramento earlier in the year.
Wanted suspect detained in Sacramento County after chase, standoff with deputies
A wanted suspect who barricaded themselves after a chase in the north Sacramento County area has been detained, authorities say.
Apparent murder-suicide under investigation in West Sacramento, police say
A police investigation is underway in West Sacramento on Wednesday morning.
Xavier Becerra announces run for California governor: "The California Dream is slipping away"
Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor.
Tornado Warning issued for parts of Yuba, Nevada counties
A Tornado Warning was briefly issued for parts of Yuba and Nevada counties as significant weather moves through the region on Tuesday.
Vikingsholm at Lake Tahoe to stay open despite restoration work this summer, state parks says
A historic part of Lake Tahoe will be undergoing restoration work this summer, but officials say it will still be open for tours.
Yuba Pass crash leaves 3 people hurt, family dog dead
A crash in snowy conditions left several people hurt and a family dog dead on Highway 49 on Monday, authorities say.
Sacramento resident dies, 2 teens hurt in I-5 crash in Shasta County
A Sacramento resident was killed and two others were hurt in an early morning crash near Redding on Tuesday.
Sierra schools kick off April with snow day. These are the schools closed on Tuesday.
It's no April Fools' joke. Serious snow has prompted a number of Northern California high country schools to declare a snow day on Tuesday.
Ceres city leaders call for state action after person dies in mobile home park shed fire
Ceres city leaders gathered by the shed to share their frustrations with what they're calling negligence from the state.
Man dies in Rocklin motorcycle crash
A motorcyclist has died after a crash in Rocklin on Monday night, authorities say.
Possible wolfdog hybrid seen roaming Cosumnes River Preserve captured
The possible wolf-dog hybrid that was seen near Cosumnes River Preserve trails in recent days has been caught.