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Stockton city employee involved in crash that killed 1 pedestrian, injured another
One pedestrian was killed and another was injured in a collision involving a Stockton city employee on Thursday night, officials said.
Crash, shooting and fight near Sacramento-area gym leaves 3 injured
Two of the victims were in critical condition, officials say. At least one person was detained.
Car wedged under semi-truck trailer in Tracy-area crash; fog a factor, CHP says
A driver escaped with relatively minor injuries after a San Joaquin County crash that saw their car get lodged underneath a big rig trailer.
Bystander killed after Tesla crashes onto light rail tracks in Folsom
A bystander was killed after being struck by a Tesla that crashed at a light rail station in Folsom, officials said.
Roseville celebrates grand opening of its second Costco store
After years of waiting, a brand-new Costco officially opened its doors in West Roseville on Friday.
Details emerge in crime spree that ended in deadly shootout with San Jose police
Police in San Jose provided an update into a deadly shootout with an armed suspect on Wednesday, saying he took part in a multi-day crime spree that involved multiple armed robberies, carjackings and shootings with law enforcement.
Winter storm already disrupting U.S. travel as airlines cancel flights
Delta said it is canceling flights at some airports in Texas, Oklahoma and other states because of the massive winter storm expected to blast much of the U.S.
Man set to be sentenced after kidnapping, trafficking 2 women in Elk Grove
A man convicted of kidnapping and human trafficking, among other charges, is set to be sentenced on Friday in Sacramento County, after holding two women captive in an Elk Grove apartment nearly two years ago.
California down payment assistance program for first-generation homebuyers to reopen applications
California's Dream For All program is reopening applications next month.
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What one California candidate for governor says about how he'd try to repeal controversial laws
Just how much power will the next governor have to repeal controversial California laws?
Stephen Cloobeck ends bid for California governor, endorses Eric Swalwell
California's crowded 2026 governor's race narrowed Monday night as Democratic businessman Stephen Cloobeck ended his campaign and endorsed Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who entered the race last week.
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell running for California governor
Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell, who has been a leading critic of the Trump administration, announced on Thursday that he is running for governor of California in the 2026 election.
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How retailers are using AI to stop return fraud
The average return rate last year was about 17%, according to industry data. Retailers say fraudsters are increasingly exploiting lenient policies, often by sending back cheaper or different items than what was originally purchased.
Should California drivers pay their red light tickets? What experts say
Red light cameras are positioned at intersections across Southern California. But there is confusion about whether red light tickets must be paid.
Your boss could be watching: Why California lawmakers killed a workplace surveillance bill
Do you ever feel like someone's watching you? Well, you might be right, and it might be your boss.
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California down payment assistance program for first-generation homebuyers to reopen applications
California's Dream For All program is reopening applications next month, offering down payment assistance to eligible first-generation homebuyers struggling to break into the state's expensive housing market.
Special election to fill late California Rep. Doug LaMalfa's seat to be held in August
A special election will be held in August to fill California's 1st Congressional District, left vacant following the death of Rep. Doug LaMalfa.
Newsom, Trump align in plan to restrict corporations from buying single-family homes
President Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom are both pitching plans to restrict corporations from buying single-family homes.
California is drought-free for the first time since 2000, U.S. Drought Monitor shows
Current drought maps are showing California is drought-free for the first time in 25 years.
California, western states reject new CDC childhood vaccine guidance
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
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Roseville's new Costco store opens Friday
It will be the second Costco location in Roseville.
Stockton city employee involved in deadly pedestrian crash
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Sacramento County sees drop in illegal food vendor complaints after new regulations
Sacramento County gets hundreds of complaints each year over roadside food vendors, and it's now been a year since county leaders passed new regulations designed to crack down on those businesses illegally selling food.
Turlock mayor gets into clash over homeless funding with state
Turlock's mayor is pushing back against Gov. Newsom over homeless funding, saying the state's latest budget decisions put more pressure on cities just months after the governor publicly criticized Turlock's own handling of shelter money.
2-time war veteran in West Sacramento celebrates 100th birthday
A West Sacramento man and United States Army veteran celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by friends and fellow veterans at his senior living community of Eskaton Wilson Manor.
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TikTok finalizes deal to form new U.S. entity to avoid ban
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Newsom says Trump administration pressured cancellation of Davos interview
Gov. Newsom is accusing the Trump administration of pressuring a planned interview between a U.S. media company and the Democratic governor to be cancelled. The Trump administration has fired back at those claims.
5-year-old and father detained by ICE in Columbia Heights
School district officials in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, say their sense of security is shaken and their hearts shattered after four students from the district have recently been taken by officers with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Internal memo authorizes ICE to enter homes without judicial warrants in some cases
ICE authorized its officers to enter homes without judicial warrants in the cases of people with deportation orders, a sweeping reversal of longstanding rules, according to a whistleblower complaint.
Trump backs off from tariff threat over Greenland
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
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Raptors heat up in third quarter to beat Kings 122-109
Scottie Barnes scored 14 of his 23 points in the third quarter and the Toronto Raptors beat the Sacramento Kings 122-109 on Wednesday night.
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee detained by immigration agents at LAX Airport
San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained by Customs and Border Protection agents at LAX on Wednesday.
Buster Posey takes center stage among the newcomers for 2027 Hall of Fame ballot
Buster Posey is expected to be the top newcomer on baseball's 2027 Hall of Fame ballot.
Adebayo, Powell lead Heat past Kings for 130-117 victory
Bam Adebayo scored 25 points, Norman Powell added 22 and the Miami Heat cruised to a 130-117 road win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night.
Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones elected to National Baseball Hall of Fame
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
Indiana secures first ever football title with 27-21 win over Miami
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Deni Avdija scores 26 points in return from back injury, Trail Blazers beat Kings 117-110
Deni Avdija had 26 points, eight assists and eight rebounds in his return from a back injury to help the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Sacramento Kings 117-110 on Sunday night.
Baltimore Ravens interview 49ers' Robert Saleh and Bills' Joe Brady for their coaching vacancy
The Baltimore Ravens have interviewed San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady for their head coaching vacancy.
San Francisco 49ers' season comes to end in blowout loss to Seattle Seahawks in NFC Divisional Round
The San Francisco 49ers' season came to an end in a 41-6 blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Divisional Round on Saturday.
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Astronauts back on Earth after medical issue cut mission short
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Interstellar comet is making its closest approach to Earth
NASA continues to aim its space telescopes at the visiting ice ball, estimated to be up to 3.5 miles in size.
NASA says Maven spacecraft that was orbiting Mars has gone silent
NASA has lost contact with a spacecraft that's been orbiting Mars for more than a decade.
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Winter storm already disrupting U.S. travel as airlines cancel flights
Delta said it is canceling flights at some airports in Texas, Oklahoma and other states because of the massive winter storm expected to blast much of the U.S.
TikTok finalizes deal to form new U.S. entity to avoid ban
A year ago, a law that effectively banned TikTok in the U.S. went into effect, though President Trump has not enforced it.
Microsoft says outage affecting several services has been resolved
Microsoft services were down for thousands of users, according to tracking service Downdetector.
Hiker who kept climbing California mountain after friend turned back found dead
A hiker who kept climbing California's Mount Whitney after a fellow hiker turned around has been found dead, according to a volunteer group.
Murders plummeted more than 20% in U.S. in 2025, study shows
The 2025 national homicide rate might be the lowest recorded in the U.S. since 1900.
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2026 Academy Award snubs and surprises: Who did Oscar leave out?
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
Oscar nominations for 2026 announced. See the full list of nominees here.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
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2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees revealed on "CBS Mornings"
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
H Mart's largest U.S. location will be opening in the Bay Area
The two-story H Mart will be at Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont, and construction is planned for late 2026. In addition to its grocery selections, it will have a food hall, with a variety of fast-casual eateries, restaurants, a bar and entertainment offerings.
Timothy Busfield ordered released from jail pending trial in child sex abuse
A judge has ordered that actor Timothy Busfield be released from jail during a detention hearing on child sex abuse charges.
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Napa County child confirmed to have measles in county's first case since 2012
Health officials in Napa County confirmed Wednesday that a child has been diagnosed with measles in the county's first case in nearly 15 years.
How Harmony Health's Yuba-Sutter street medicine team is making a difference
The Harmony Health Street Medicine team spends their days visiting encampments and connecting with vulnerable people, meeting them where they are and offering care outside of a clinic and without barriers.
Kaiser Permanente to pay $46M in data breach settlement. Here's how to file a claim.
Kaiser Permanente has reached a lawsuit settlement over alleged patient data breaches involving Kaiser websites and mobile applications, with members eligible to receive a payment from a $46 million settlement fund, the health care giant announced.
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Bay Area resident dies after eating wild mushrooms as CA sees more poisonings than usual
Officials said there were 35 cases of wild mushroom poisoning across California between Nov. 18 and Jan. 4. In an average year, fewer than five cases of wild mushroom poisoning occur statewide, according to Sonoma County health officials.
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Roseville dress shop owners talk potential tariffs impact on wedding, prom season
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
Placer County's Sip Into Spring wine tasting event is this weekend
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
How Mexico, Canada tariffs taking effect Tuesday will impact Sacramento
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
Amid nationwide economic blackout day, Sacramento's Zanzibar faces closure after 26 years
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County sees positive results from retail theft reporting app
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
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Sacramento County sees fewer food vendor complaints during first year of new regulations
Sacramento County gets hundreds of complaints each year over roadside food vendors, and it's now been a year since county leaders passed new regulations designed to crack down on those businesses illegally selling food.
Rack & Riddle, leading custom sparkling wine producer in U.S., set to leave Lodi facility
Rack & Riddle, the leading sparkling wine producer in the country, announced Wednesday that it is shutting down its facility in Lodi and consolidating all operations in Sonoma County.
H Mart's largest U.S. location will be opening in the Bay Area
The two-story H Mart will be at Pacific Commons Shopping Center in Fremont, and construction is planned for late 2026. In addition to its grocery selections, it will have a food hall, with a variety of fast-casual eateries, restaurants, a bar and entertainment offerings.
Del Monte Foods shuts down Modesto plant, affecting families across the Central Valley
Del Monte Foods is shutting down its Modesto fruit cannery, bringing an end to operations at a facility that has long been part of the agricultural economy in California's Central Valley.
Sacramento PBS station to keep local shows on air after funding cuts
Recent funding cuts to PBS have some asking about its future in Sacramento.
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Lodi Animal Services expands shelter space with new facility set to open in March
The Lodi Animal Shelter is undergoing a much-needed expansion and is giving a warning to owners ahead of the wet and windy weather season.
Dozens of abandoned Chihuahuas found in Modesto home, foster homes sought by animal rescue
An animal rescue group is urgently searching for foster homes and donations after finding what they believe may be as many as 80 abandoned Chihuahuas inside a Modesto rental home.
Dog's terminal cancer diagnosis dropped after UC Davis clinical trial
Lola, the golden retriever, was given a terminal cancer diagnosis with just a couple of months to live. An aggressive cancer of the mouth spread to her lungs at 9 years old.
Meet the bat dog stealing the spotlight at Yuba Sutter High Wheelers games
You've heard of a bat boy, how about a bat dog? The Yuba Sutter High Wheelers have a new teammate this year.
An owner's pack of dogs is harming animals in south Natomas for second time this year
The Front Street Animal Shelter in Sacramento is asking the public to beware of three husky-mix dogs on the loose in south Natomas that are responsible for killing a cat and biting a dog.
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Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento gains momentum
The conversation surrounding California's water continues. The Sites Reservoir project northwest of Sacramento has a price tag of $4 billion and is funded by local, state and federal dollars.
Groundwater supply could get a boost across the Sacramento area thanks to a new project
The Regional Water Authority is working on creating a "bank" to store water underground doubling the capacity of groundwater stored.
Remote Northern California reservoir stuck in drought despite winter's water wealth
There's one Northern California reservoir that hasn't rebounded despite this winter's rain and snow.
Shasta Lake nearly filled to the brim following remarkable winter turnaround
If you want to measure the success of this winter, California's largest reservoir is a good way to do it. As of Friday, Shasta is about three feet away from full, and that's a foot higher than where it was on Monday.
Lake Oroville at 91% capacity, DWR increases water releases
The DWR upped its water release amount this week. On Wednesday 18,000 cfs were released and 20,000 cfs on Thursday.
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California dog found in Michigan reunited with family 5 years after going missing
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
Routine call turns heroic as Rancho Cordova deputy helps delivery baby in store parking lot
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
Nonprofit turns old Modesto baseball field into thriving community garden
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
Sacramento could be home to America's Favorite Teacher
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Yolo County basketball star inches closer to goal of 3K career points, totaling 1K this season
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.