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Davis city council votes unanimously to strengthen sanctuary city ordinance

In a unanimous vote, the Davis City Council adopted a host of additions to strengthen its existing sanctuary city ordinance and further limit the city's cooperation with future ICE operations within city limits.

Sacramento city leaders debate road safety to reduce future traffic deaths

More than a dozen people have been killed by cars so far this year on Sacramento streets, and on Tuesday night, the city council debated what can be done to reduce future fatalities.

Auburn turns green for 50th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade

From Dublin to Sacramento, St. Patrick's Day celebrations were in full swing, but in Auburn, locals say their hometown tradition stands in a league of its own.

2 major crashes in days prompts safety concerns Yuba County's Forty Mile Road

One week after a woman was hit and killed along Forty Mile Road​ near the Hard Rock Casino in Yuba County, another family is dealing with a similar case. Both families are demanding that something be done for safety.

Man caught trying to steal hundreds of gallons of diesel from Lodi gas station

It was all caught on camera last week and was brought to a halt, all thanks to an observant bystander who noticed something suspicious.

Twin Rivers Unified returns to bargaining table while Natomas teachers remain in limbo

Twin Rivers Unified School District teachers went on strike nine days ago​ and, as of Tuesday afternoon, were back at the bargaining table.

Sacramento detectives investigate deadly shooting on Watt Avenue

A man is dead following a shooting in the Rosemont area of Sacramento on Tuesday, officials said.

Spilled load of rice closes Woodland freeway off-ramp

Crews are working to clean up after a load of rice was spilled all over an off-ramp in Woodland early Tuesday afternoon.

1 dead in crash off Interstate 580 near Tracy, CHP says

At least one person has died in a crash within the Tracy Triangle area late Tuesday afternoon, authorities say.

Cesar Chavez allegations prompt UFW to skip Cesar Chavez Day events

Serious allegations against late labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez have prompted the union he co-founded to abstain from this year's Cesar Chavez Day activities.

Iran will "certainly not" play World Cup games in U.S., would prefer games in Mexico, embassy says

Iran is slated to play two of its three group play games at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

Elk Grove named best place to live in California and among best in West, study shows

The abundance of green space is just one of the reasons why Elk Grove is being named the best place to live in California,​ according to Livability, which also names it the sixth best city in the West.

6 hospitalized, 1 critically injured in Stockton house fire

Fire crews in Stockton responded to two separate house fires Monday evening, including one that left six people hospitalized.

Woman injured in explosion at Sacramento County apartment

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District crews are investigating an explosion that injured a woman Monday evening at an apartment in the Arden-Arcade area.