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Former Beale Air Force Base pilot weighs in after deadly crash over Iraq

This week's mid-air crash between two Air Force jets that killed six flight crew members​ over Iraq is hitting close to home in Northern California.

Upcoming warm-up expected to draw crowds to Folsom Lake, safety experts issue warnings

On Friday afternoon, the Folsom Lake shoreline was busy with people walking, relaxing, and enjoying the cool but comfortable weather.

Repurposed skateboards showcase prisoners' artwork at Vacaville Museum

Damaged skateboards that would otherwise end up in landfills have been repurposed and transformed into works of art.

Suspect arrested for homicide in Stockton after woman found dead in home

Stockton police said they've arrested a suspect following a suspicious death investigation on Friday.

Greenlaw, 49ers make reunion official; "Welcome back to The Bay, Dre"

The San Francisco 49ers have signed free agent linebacker Dre Greenlaw, welcoming back an impact player and fan favorite whose absence was felt on the defensive squad.

Sacramento Zoo lockdown prompted by threat investigation

A police investigation nearby prompted the Sacramento Zoo to be placed on lockdown early Friday afternoon.

Ceres police investigating bomb threat against department

An investigation is underway after Ceres police say they got a bomb threat directed at their own department.

Suspect arrested in 2025 Stockton shooting that left woman dead, man hurt

Detectives have made an arrest in a December 2025 shooting that left a woman dead in Stockton.

Sacramento weighs new short-term rental rules as debate grows over housing vs. tourism

New moves have been made to support more permanent housing in Sacramento, but some fear it could put some short-term rentals like Airbnbs out of business.

Drunk driver charged with murder in West Sacramento crash

Kanwal Sahil allegedly had a blood alcohol content nearly four times the legal limit when prosecutors say he ran a red light and hit Chloe Borders at a high rate of speed.

Tracy police see reduced crime, quicker response times utilizing modern technology

The Tracy Police Department is utilizing modern technology to help it combat crime and is seeing results after building an innovative real-time information center last August.

California farmers concerned over fertilizer shortage as Iran war disrupts shipments

The war with Iran is now leading to growing concerns among California farmers over a fertilizer shortage, with many fertilizing products coming from shipments that are stuck in the Persian Gulf. tuck in the Persian Gulf​​.

Northern California peach growers concerned over Del Monte's planned closure of Modesto plant

Del Monte's planned closure of its Modesto fruit cannery next month is raising concerns not just for workers, but for peach growers across Northern California who relied on the facility to process their crops.

Olympic gold medalist Alysa Liu honored at Oakland City Hall rally

After winning two gold medals at the Winter Olympics, Alysa Liu received a hero's welcome at a hometown celebration in Oakland.