A Fresno woman was sentenced to three years in federal prison after jurors found she arranged her teenage son's abduction and transport to a Missouri facility.

Clear Tuesday morning; highs near 75 and a warm, dry trend later this week. Mountains could see isolated showers through Tuesday evening.

A national watchdog’s analysis lists UC Davis and Methodist among 83 California hospitals flagged as financially vulnerable if federal Medicaid changes move forward.

MLS owners privately discussed selling the Vancouver Whitecaps, with Las Vegas a leading option as the club and city race to resolve stadium talks by Dec. 31, 2026.

A new University of West Alabama analysis finds California metros dominate the nation's highest-paying spots for registered nurses, with San Jose at the top. The report uses BLS data showing a big jump in RN pay since 2019.

Sutter County has named Kyle Long its new fire chief. The Vallejo veteran started April 13 and will oversee the county’s three stations amid staffing and budget pressure.

A hot-air balloon struck Sky River Casino during a hotel groundbreaking; live video shows the basket hit the building and later land nearby. The casino says the pilot is safe.

State and federal agencies warn that unauthorized drones over wildfires can ground air support, delay drops and endanger firefighting crews. Officials say keep drones grounded.

A CHP pursuit in north Sacramento ended Monday when a gray Ford Escape crashed and ignited near the Bell Street off‑ramp; the minor driver was later found shoeless and arrested.

Incumbent Shanti Landon faces Lincoln Councilmember Holly Andreatta in a heated June primary marked by a fundraising gap and a documented March confrontation. The district will decide which message—growth, safety or transparency—wins out.

A pedestrian died Monday after being struck by a freight train near Roseville Road and Walerga Road in Sacramento County.

City council will weigh a ban on overnight parking at busy parks while the city advances a staffed safe‑parking plan.

Cool, mostly clear Monday; highs near 69°F today and a quick warm‑up into the 80s by Thursday. Mountain showers linger through Tuesday.