A shooting investigation closed Highway 160 into north Sacramento Wednesday, leaving one person hospitalized and prompting a multi‑scene CHP probe. Traffic was diverted around Richards Boulevard.

A Yuba City gambler turned a $5 blackjack side bet into a $587,317 progressive jackpot at Hard Rock's Wheatland casino over the weekend.

About 19 railcars left the tracks at the Cantara Loop on Sunday night; officials say no injuries or hazardous-material releases. Heavy gear is on site and Amtrak service was disrupted.

Eric Abril pleaded guilty to murder, kidnapping and attempted murder in the 2023 Mahany Park shootout; prosecutors say he faces life without parole.

A Los Angeles retiree who stopped for a bottle of water thought he’d won a small Scratchers prize — then learned the ticket was worth $2 million. Officials say the win is one of several big Scratchers payouts across the region.

Two unvaccinated Sacramento County children have tested positive for measles; one case is linked to a South Carolina outbreak and contact tracing is underway.

Hundreds turned out for Rancho San Miguel’s March 4 opening in North Stockton. The 62,000‑sq‑ft market includes a carnicería, panadería and hot-food counter.

Two former Patterson school officials were sentenced after prosecutors say they stole roughly $1.5M and ran a crypto‑mining operation on district property. Courts ordered forfeiture and restitution.

An 8.16‑acre West Sacramento parcel once slated for 455 apartments is listed for sale with proposals due April 24, 2026.

CHP is investigating a possible shooting on I-5 near Sutterville after motorists reported gunfire and a Tesla showed apparent bullet damage.

A bequest of more than $25M will endow three C.L. Best chairs, seed an innovation fund and pay for a robotics-and-sensing suite at UC Davis’ Resnick Center.

A San Joaquin County judge on Monday sent two Stockton men to decades‑to‑life after a 2023 ambush killed 23‑year‑old Daniel Juarez.

Roseville police arrested 62-year-old Kenneth Reynolds after linking two high-end computer thefts to his vehicle; searches turned up drugs, ammunition and one stolen device.