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Bettor flips $5 into $1.1 million jackpot at Thunder Valley Casino

One lucky person turned a $5 bet into a $1.1 million jackpot at Northern California's Thunder Valley Casino Resort, the casino said Thursday.

Yuba-Sutter Food Bank urges truckers to donate extra loads

The Yuba-Sutter Food Bank is calling on truck drivers to help fight hunger by turning big rigs into big help. They're asking for truckers to donate any extra food, surplus or rejected food.

Ceres police seek help identifying suspect after July 4th explosion injures several

Police in Ceres are seeking help identifying a suspect after an explosion damaged a vehicle and injured several occupants on July 4.

California adds 2 Firehawk helicopters to strengthen state's firefighting capabilities

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Thursday the addition of two Firehawk helicopters to strengthen that state's firefighting capabilities.

Grass fire near Woodland apparently caused by RV towing Jeep, firefighters say

Firefighters are battling a grass fire just off of Interstate 5 east of Woodland on Thursday.

Athletics acquire Leo De Vries, 3 other prospects from Padres for Mason Miller, J.P. Sears

The Athletics traded Mason Miller and J.P. Sears to the San Diego Padres for one of Major League Baseball's top prospects, Leo De Vries, the teams announced on Thursday, hours before the trade deadline.

Sacramento father of 7 dies in Berkeley school construction scaffolding accident

A Sacramento construction subcontractor died of his injuries from a workplace accident at a Berkeley school last week, authorities said.

Suspect shot by CHP officers on I-5 in Lathrop dies in hospital

A suspect shot by California Highway Patrol officers following a crash on Interstate 5 in the Lathrop area died in the hospital, officials said Thursday.

Elk Grove couple among finalists for "America's Favorite Couple"

Voting is now underway to select "America's favorite couple" with a $20,000 grand prize up for grabs, and one of the finalists lives right in Elk Grove.

Woman found dead in car in Rocklin parking lot, police say

Authorities are investigating after a 21-year-old woman was found dead inside a vehicle in a Rocklin parking lot Wednesday afternoon.

Prominent Sutter County hemp advocate arrested for allegedly illegally growing marijuana

According to law enforcement officials, the marijuana discovered is valued at an estimated $60 million, and authorities say it was all being grown under the guise of hemp.

Explosive device found in Ceres home during probation compliance check, police say

An explosive device was located during a probation compliance check in Ceres on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

Zoo strep outbreak pauses intakes at Stanislaus Animal Services as vet shortage, clinic gaps persist

A contagious respiratory illness known as zoo strep has forced Stanislaus Animal Services to halt all stray animal intakes, as shelter staff work to deep-clean the facility and separate exposed dogs.

1 month after blind man disappears, Sacramento police say they're following every lead

After over a month of a blind man going missing, the Sacramento Police Department held a press conference saying it is doing everything it can to follow up on leads to locate him.