A man was killed and two others, including an infant, were injured in a wrong-way crash on State Route 70 in Sutter County. The CHP is investigating, and the cause of the crash is undetermined. Witnesses are urged to come forward.

The Yuba County Sheriff arrested Vincent Ciulei for arson and related charges after a body was found burned near Parks Bar Bridge; he is the victim's nephew.

A local soup‑dumpling shop will take over Red Robin’s big Palladio unit in Folsom, giving Journey to the Dumpling its largest location yet. The swap signals more food‑first activity at the center.

A San Diego firm says a federal complaint ties multiple Motel 6 properties to years of sex trafficking, alleging lasting injuries and a child born with severe disabilities. The First Amended Complaint names G6 Hospitality and local operators.

DNA from a discarded water jug produced a CODIS match that helped prosecutors win a first‑degree murder conviction and a 26‑years‑to‑life sentence in south Sacramento.

Historic Star Lounge reopens in Midtown with chef Galice Ryan’s French-leaning menu, a cocktail-forward bar program and a hushed dining room in the restored 1928 hall.

Three new lawsuits say crowd-control failures outside Golden 1 Center led to a stampede after fireworks were mistaken for gunshots. Plaintiffs allege people were trampled while waiting to enter the arena.

City leaders warn that copper wire thefts are leaving parts of Stockton dark while crews pour concrete and tarp manholes to stop thieves.

A proposed Modesto City Schools policy letting some students seek counseling without parental consent drew fierce public comment; trustees asked for revisions.

New owners say they'll stabilize Clarksburg's Old Sugar Mill and prioritize re‑signing tenants, reviving weddings and restoring on‑site winemaking.

West Sacramento Police announced a life sentence for a local sex offender after a thorough investigation and trial, emphasizing collaboration with the Yolo County DA and victim-centered approach.

A fire at Olympus Junior High School in Roseville was extinguished by firefighters; no injuries reported, cause under investigation. School closed for a day for safety checks and repairs.

Elk Grove Unified will require a semester of ethnic studies for the Class of 2030, rolling out an Introduction to Ethnic Studies for freshmen in 2026‑27.