A wrong-way driver was killed on Highway 505 near Allendale Road Wednesday evening. Southbound lanes were closed and traffic diverted at Putah Creek.

SCUSD has opened an investigation into Assistant Superintendent Cindy Tao after employees alleged costly consultant spending as the district grapples with a deepening budget crisis.

Nevada State Police inform of a fatal crash on US50 near Gummow Drive, causing road closures and traffic disruption.

A two-vehicle crash at MLK Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue in Stockton sent two men to the hospital; one later died. Stockton police say the traffic unit is investigating.

A 42-year-old man from Oregon died in an avalanche while snowmobiling near Truckee, California, despite the group's rescue efforts and emergency assistance.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 37 points to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a victory over the Sacramento Kings, while Kings' Zach LaVine returned after an injury.

A crash on I-80 in Vallejo left one dead and two injured. The incident involved a Honda Accord and Toyota Prius, shutting down westbound lanes temporarily.

A Woodland woman was arrested on suspicion of drug offenses after police, responding to a call, found her asleep in a car and seized 7 ounces of meth.

Placer County's Red Sand Project aims to raise awareness about human trafficking by having participants pour red sand into sidewalk cracks. The campaign coincides with Human Trafficking Prevention Month and focuses on protecting vulnerable youth.

A $5 progressive bet at Hard Rock Sacramento paid $290,112 after a royal flush on the flop, the casino and local media say.

Lodi closed 2025 with a single homicide — the city's fewest in eight years, city officials reported. The year-end tally will shape local public-safety discussions.

An NTSB final report blames an improperly tightened fuel fitting and an inspection lapse for the May Cessna crash near Nevada County Airport that killed the pilot.

A woman was found dead in an Orangevale home following a gas leak which caused evacuations and road closures. The incident is under investigation, with no signs of foul play.