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Man found fatally shot near Bethel Island in Contra Costa County

Authorities in Contra Costa County have launched a homicide investigation following a fatal shooting near Bethel Island on Monday night.

Ione Band of Miwok Indians opens new Acorn Ridge Casino in Amador County

Tuesday marks a big day in Amador County with a brand new casino officially opening its doors in Plymouth.

Vallejo police say woman pushed from vehicle during 16-mile pursuit; driver arrested

Police in Vallejo said they arrested a driver on multiple felony charges following a pursuit over the weekend that covered nearly 16 miles.

Fairfield police step up enforcement on after-hours food vendors

Over the past few weeks, police say they've stepped up inspections in the evenings when many of those vendors pop up.

Natomas family dog fatally attacked by loose dog, owner warns neighbors to stay safe

A Sacramento woman is in mourning after her small dog was viciously attacked by a loose dog just outside their Natomas home on Friday.

West Sacramento city workshop seeks input on public art plan

Community members met Monday night in West Sacramento to discuss what kind of public art they'd like to see around town. It comes after the city wasted thousands of dollars last year on a failed art project.

Ferrara to lay off 69 Jelly Belly corporate employees in Fairfield amid broader economic strain

Fairfield is facing another round of job losses as Ferrara Candy Company prepares to permanently lay off 69 corporate employees at its Jelly Belly campus, even as the factory, warehouse and visitor center operations remain open.

Cartel leader "El Mencho," killed in Mexico, was once arrested in Sacramento

Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader "El Mencho" was killed over the weekend during a Mexican military operation. The cartel boss has a connection to California's capital city that dates back decades.

Pollock Pines community braces for incoming rain as crews race to restore power

Pacific Gas and Electric says progress is being made in restoring power in Northern California's El Dorado County. Crews are taking advantage of the break in the weather to work in full force on restoration.

Man found dead in wooded area of Grass Valley after California storm

Law enforcement officials are investigating after a man was found dead in a wooded area of Grass Valley following a recent storm in Northern California.

Kaiser Permanente nurses, health care professionals in California and Hawaii end strike, will return to work Tuesday

The union representing several thousand workers said "significant movement at the bargaining table."

Body of Tracy man believed kidnapped found at Lake Berryessa, sheriff says

Authorities say the body of a man who was apparently abducted in Tracy last week was found at Lake Berryessa.

San Francisco lawmaker to propose plan to let cities break away from PG&E

Just two months ago, a massive power outage​ left parts of San Francisco in the dark for days, and some lawmakers are trying to make sure it never happens again.

Folsom man shelters in place at Puerto Vallarta hotel amid violence

A Folsom man is sheltering in place in a Puerto Vallarta hotel as violence hits the streets of the resort city.