Motorcyclist dies in collision with SUV in Elk Grove on Lewis Stein Road
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with an SUV in Elk Grove on Tuesday evening, prompting the closure of several roads in the area.
Inmate runs from Fairfield courtroom, captured after brief foot chase
An inmate ran out of a preliminary hearing at the Fairfield Courthouse Tuesday afternoon, knocking down a deputy district attorney and making it out of the courtroom before he was quickly apprehended, the Solano County Sheriff's Office said.
Fairfield police say disappearance of Chantel Brooks may have involved foul play
Chantel Brooks was last seen on surveillance footage from July 17 leaving a CVS on East Travis Boulevard in Fairfield.
Inmate killed in attack at California State Prison, Sacramento
An inmate died Tuesday after being attacked by another inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento, in Folsom, officials said.
Sacramento carjacking suspect arrested in Truckee after crash
A Sacramento carjacking suspect was arrested in Truckee after police said he crashed a stolen vehicle down an embankment before running into a wooded area.
Citrus Heights police arrest suspect in $109,000 worth of jewelry thefts
A 19-year-old man was arrested after Citrus Heights police said he robbed a jewelry store and was caught within minutes, while investigators also linked him to a separate burglary at the same store last month.
Otter hit by car in Vacaville expected to recover, wildlife rescue says
An otter hit by a car in Vacaville on Friday is expected to recover after being treated for head trauma, a local wildlife rescue said.
Orangevale youth baseball field impacted by second fire in 2 months
A youth baseball league and a middle school in Orangevale were impacted by a fire for the second time in as many months, officials said Thursday.
Powerball ticket sold in Sacramento area wins more than $820,000 after matching 5 numbers
A Powerball ticket sold in the Sacramento area matched all five of the winning white-ball numbers Wednesday night, earning the ticket holder a prize worth $820,520, according to lottery officials.
Talbot Fire evacuation warning lifted as containment continues to grow
An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.
Bear, 2 cubs spotted in Auburn as Placer County bear sightings continue
A mother bear and her two cubs were spotted Tuesday in Auburn, marking the latest after a string of recent bear sightings across western Placer County.
Inmate death at California State Prison, Sacramento investigated as homicide
The death of an inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento, is being investigated as a homicide, officials said on Tuesday.
Woman admits to starting Fred Mountain Fire near California-Nevada border, officials say
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of intentionally starting the Fred Mountain Fire, one of two wildfires that have merged at the California-Nevada border as thousands of people remain under evacuation orders and warnings.
Armed suspect on roof arrested after Sacramento apartment fire, police say
Sacramento police arrested a suspect Monday night after he armed himself with a knife and lit fires at an apartment building, officials said.
Crews stop forward progress of Hawk Fire in Somerset area of El Dorado County
Crews in Northern California's El Dorado County have stopped the forward progress of a wildfire that prompted mandatory evacuation orders and warnings for parts of the Somerset area, officials said Monday.