A federal indictment unsealed Friday accuses a 41‑year‑old arrested in Grass Valley of running a Northern California meth and heroin ring.

The California Supreme Court vacated a Los Angeles man’s death sentence after finding a prosecutor’s ‘Bengal tiger’ analogy violated the Racial Justice Act.

Gov. Newsom’s July 1, 2020 rollback closed indoor service in 19 counties while a PlumpJack-linked Napa tasting room remained open. The discrepancy drew sharp criticism from Valley operators.

At Snowflake Summit, the company’s HR chief said candidates should be 'AI curious' as Snowflake folds agentic tools into daily work and hiring.

Pacifica closed its municipal pier Thursday after inspectors found cracking and concrete separation near the abutment. Structural engineers are assessing damage before any reopening.

Trail camera footage captured three mule deer using California’s first state‑highway wildlife overpass in Siskiyou County. Officials say the crossing and fencing aim to reduce deadly collisions and reconnect habitat.

A court‑approved second distribution from the $725M Facebook privacy settlement is set for June; some claimants who cashed earlier payments may receive extra money.

Marjane Satrapi, the Franco‑Iranian creator of Persepolis, has died at 56. Family and officials said she "died of sadness" after her husband's passing.

A new PNAS study finds climate predicts whether invasive plants mimic natives or diverge and flower earlier, giving managers a clear triage tool.

State water regulators set manganese notification at 0.05 mg/L and response at 0.20 mg/L, citing infant health concerns. Public water systems must report exceedances and may need to act quickly.

A St. Helena gala raised more than $5 million to buy and outfit a new rapid‑care clinic intended to expand non‑emergency and primary care access in the Upper Napa Valley.

Subaru recalled 69,663 2026 Forester and Forester Hybrid SUVs after regulators warned some moonroof glass panels may detach. Dealers will inspect and replace affected panels at no cost.

New federal data and a San Diego Union‑Tribune analysis show Stockton, San Jose, Fresno and Bakersfield among the nation's fastest‑growing job markets, driven by Central Valley hiring and local tech rebounds.