California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an amicus brief arguing medical decisions must remain with licensed physicians, not corporate owners. The move targets private equity‑linked management agreements as lawmakers tighten oversight.

A UC Berkeley poll finds two‑thirds of California voters say democracy is at risk and about two‑thirds back a state Voting Rights Act, with wide partisan splits.

A head-on crash on Marysville Road south of Bald Mountain Road killed one driver and injured another Thursday; CHP says alcohol may have been a factor.

A 36-year-old man was arrested after an hourslong South Sacramento standoff that began as a domestic violence call; a child was inside and no one was hurt.

Cool, clear Thursday morning gives way to sun and a high near 64°F. Sierra slopes remain under a Winter Weather Advisory through 8 AM.

West Sacramento police arrested one person and seized fentanyl, meth and other drugs after warrants at two motel rooms. Authorities say the bust is tied to a probe begun in February.

Surveillance shows a black SUV scoop Kilo from outside his North Sacramento home; the family is offering a $500 reward.

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.