Six governor candidates pressed their plans for water, energy and the Valley’s pocketbook at a Fresno State forum focused on affordability and farms. Positions ranged from deregulation to large water projects and a push for EV chargers.

A single-vehicle crash on Hwy 113 north of County Road 25A near Woodland killed one person; CHP says the investigation is ongoing.

A Thunder Valley guest turned a spin on a Dragon Link slot into a $679,496 progressive jackpot in Lincoln. The resort said the player was wagering $25 when the prize hit.

A parent sued the Cordova Recreation & Park District after a 16‑year‑old flipped a golf cart at Cordova Golf Course, alleging staff allowed an underage driver and seeking damages.

Mason Starbird told the Sacramento Business Journal he's part of a group buying Old Ironsides, the decades‑old Sacramento bar and music venue.

A San Diego State survey finds wide AI use across CSU but deep disagreement over its effects; students and faculty want training, data protections and clearer governance.

Auburn prosecutors say Judge Jones gave 46‑year‑old Ezil Otis 100 years‑to‑life after juries convicted him of sexually abusing two children, the DA’s office posted.

San Joaquin County is pursuing federal grants and has set aside $26.2M in local money to modernize Stockton Metropolitan Airport and replace its aging control tower.

City officials say overall crime fell in 2025 — the post calls it the fifth straight year of decline and credits police and community partnerships.

A severe thunderstorm warning swept the northern Sacramento Valley Tuesday evening with half‑dollar hail and damaging gusts; residents were urged to shelter.

A NET‑5 search warrant on Miles Avenue led to two arrests and the seizure of cash, oxycodone pills and roughly 60 grams of cocaine, police say.

San Joaquin County investigators are probing Carson Pass RV in Lockeford after reports that several trailers changed hands without owners' knowledge. The sheriff's office posted contact details for detectives and retrieval instructions.

SacRT will temporarily close several Blue Line stations in late March and April for platform upgrades and the Dos Rios station; shuttle buses will replace trains and trips will take longer.