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Prosecutors seek prison for Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 NorCal stores

Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said his office is seeking prison sentences for members of a Home Depot theft crew that hit nearly 200 stores in Northern California in just four months.

Suspect in deadly fight at Folsom bar arrested for manslaughter, police say

An arrest was made Wednesday in connection with a fight at a Folsom bar that turned deadly in late June, police said.

Stockton's pot dispensary lottery goes up in smoke, only one store application OK'd

Cannabis dispensary company Embarc says they are in the process of working with the city to grow its business into Stockton.

Citrus Heights to break ground on two new water wells

A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled to be held on Wednesday in Citrus Heights as the city aims to boost water security.

Sacramento neighbors show major turnout for National Night Out

National Night Out brought neighbors across the Sacramento region together Tuesday through multiple events created to promote police-community partnerships.

1 dead, 2 injured after head-on crash east of Rancho Cordova

A man who died after a head-on crash on White Rock Road has been identified.

Bird flu cancels poultry show at Nevada County Fair

The Nevada County Fair begins on Wednesday, but one coveted event is off the schedule this year due to the bird flu.

Sacramento's new quick-build crosswalk in Tahoe Park aims to slow down drivers

The City of Sacramento is changing some intersections to slow down drivers, but now some people are saying it's time the city hit the brakes on these types of traffic safety measures.

Stockton city manager investigates $50,000 payment tied to "Wild 'n Out" event

The city manager says it has recently come to light that $50,000 from the city's risk mitigation fund was used in connection with the Wild 'n Out event without his knowledge or approval.

Woman who died after getting stuck in donation box in Lodi identified

A woman who died after becoming stuck inside a donation box in Lodi earlier this week has been identified.

Some Sacramento residents grow frustrated over park conditions in underserved neighborhoods

Some people in Sacramento have grown frustrated over the lack of attention their neighborhood park is getting from the city.

Modesto chooses downtown area as future site of pro soccer stadium

The city has been deep in negotiations with the United Soccer League, working to bring both men's and women's teams to town.

West Nile Virus detected in Solano County for first time this year

Public health officials in Solano County confirmed a positive West Nile Virus detection in mosquitoes collected from near the Birds Landing area in the Sacramento delta.

Driver dies in crash off I-5 into California Aqueduct near Patterson, teen missing

A 15-year-old is missing after a driver was found dead following a crash off the freeway into the California Aqueduct on Tuesday, authorities say.