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Carlos Dominguez is back in court for a retrial over the 2023 fatal stabbings in Davis, where the first trial ended in a not guilty verdict on first-degree murder but left other charges unresolved. Prosecutors now seek conviction for second-degree murder, arguing his schizophrenia worsened due to heavy cannabis use — a claim the defense fiercely disputes, citing expert testimony that cannabis didn...

Celebrities, athletes, and entertainers descend on Lake Tahoe for the American Century Championship — a wild, star-studded golf tournament featuring Stephen Curry, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Miles Teller, Larry David, Jerry Rice, and Drew Brees. With tickets sold out for Friday and Saturday and live coverage on NBC, Golf Channel, and Peacock, it’s the ultimate summer sports spectacle you can’t mi...

At 4:36 AM in Antelope, a pickup truck slammed into a big rig at the intersection of Walerga and Elverta roads, causing the rig to jackknife and block Walerga. The pickup’s driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI. Thankfully, the big rig driver is expected to be okay, but traffic was halted for hours. A tow truck is now working to clear the massive rig and restore flow—this crash is still unfoldin...

Thirteen men, including a registered sex offender, were arrested in a massive cross-agency online sting targeting predators exploiting underage kids—four from Turlock, others from across Northern and Central California. Led by Detective Gina Giovacchini, the operation involved dozens of agencies, including Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office and Homeland Security Investigations, and resulted in 12...

Bonnie Tyler, the powerhouse voice behind the global anthem “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” has died at 75 after an unexpected hospital stay in Portugal. Her iconic song — which surged back into the charts during recent solar eclipses and racked up over a billion streams — remains a cultural touchstone. Tyler’s career, forged after throat surgery in 1976, included hits like “Holding Out for a Hero,”...

Kia’s recalling nearly 463,000 Telluride SUVs from 2020 to 2024 due to a fire risk linked to the front power seat motor — if the slide knob sticks or a prior fix was incomplete, the motor can overheat. NHTSA urges owners to park vehicles outside away from buildings until repairs are made. The fix involves addressing the overheating issue, and owners should check with Kia immediately — safety first...

At 4:30 AM in Sacramento, a fiery crash between a big rig hauling Amazon goods and a pickup truck sent the rig jackknifing, shutting down Walerga Road’s northbound lanes and forcing a major morning traffic meltdown. The pickup driver, now facing DUI charges and a hospital trip, may have caused delays for thousands — and the CHP is still unraveling the exact cause. A sobering wake-up call for all d...

Drone attacks shattered rural peace in Mexico’s Guerrero state as cartel La Nueva Familia Michoacana struck early Wednesday, forcing terrified residents into hiding — while the nation’s focus remained locked on World Cup security in major cities. Despite local warnings and video evidence, authorities ignored pleas for help, leaving communities defenseless. In Guajes de Ayala, young Marilu Solorio...

A stabbing in West Sacramento leaves one man with non-life-threatening chest injuries, but the suspect was arrested on the scene and booked into jail. Authorities urge anyone with info to contact police at 916-372-3375 — a sobering reminder that even quiet neighborhoods can be shaken by sudden violence. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Adverti...

An animal control officer breaks silence on a chilling case: a man accused of brutally killing a blind, deaf stray cat — a victim whose life mattered deeply to those who cared for her. Officer Zoe McCurnin, driven by compassion and justice, used a neighbor’s doorbell footage to track down the suspect, Adrian Cruz, after spotting him twice more — once in person, once by car — targeting other neighb...

Sacramento’s light rail is grinding to a halt downtown for four days as state workers rush back to offices — just as trains get packed and SacRT shuts service to upgrade stations and install new low-floor trains. Commuters like Oscar and Valerie are stuck between a rock and a hard place, with shuttle buses and traffic delays adding to the chaos. All three rail lines are affected, with the green li...

An old Auburn elementary school is now housing California’s first new regional police training academy in two decades, transforming 11 classrooms into high-stakes simulation rooms where recruits face real-world dangers—from pool balls as weapons to unpredictable domestic calls. Led by Lt. Michael Cuevas, who trained here in 2008 and now mentors today’s officers, the academy is already swamped with...

A beach cleanup turned deadly when Jason, on a holiday stroll in Crescent City, California, stumbled upon a bomb-like device that exploded in his hands, amputating his hand and causing severe vision and hearing damage. His girlfriend, Pamala, heroically used her shirt as a tourniquet to stop the bleeding until help arrived. Jason was airlifted to UC Davis Medical Center for critical care, while au...

A Tahoe vacationer had a hair-raising Fourth of July when a bear charged him after raiding his trash — and the bear spray backfired, hitting him in the eyes. While bears are common in the area, this level of aggression is rare, making his story a stark reminder to secure trash, keep food out of cars, and stay alert in bear country. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipil...

The Detroit Tigers are crushing it—four straight wins, including a 6-1 demolition of the struggling Athletics. Troy Melton dominated with 5⅓ innings, 9 strikeouts, and just one unearned run. Spencer Torkelson hit his 15th homer, Jake Rogers added his second of the year, and despite early injuries to both teams’ key players, the Tigers surged ahead and never looked back. The A’s are reeling, losers...

Michigan is facing its largest-ever cyclospora outbreak, with nearly 1,000 cases reported — a microscopic parasite causing severe watery diarrhea and lingering symptoms. The bug, often linked to contaminated produce like salads and raspberries, has also spread to Ohio, Illinois, and New York. While not deadly, the illness can last weeks and is tough to track because it’s hard to detect and grow in...

A man arrested on serious lewd acts with a child charges has been released hours after booking—posting $75K bail—while investigators continue their probe. The suspect, 37-year-old Jared Barton, was taken into custody after a search warrant at his Vacaville home. Authorities urge anyone with info to contact them at 707-784-7050, stressing their commitment to child safety and community cooperation....

A massive international crackdown dubbed “Hard Ball” has dismantled a powerful Indian-linked crime syndicate operating across the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Authorities arrested 24 people—including 11 in California—in a two-year investigation targeting assassinations, drug trafficking, and kidnappings. The alleged mastermind, Lawrence Bishnoi, runs operations from prison in India, while lieutenants...

Arthur Fery, a British wild card ranked 114th, is rewriting Wimbledon history with an electrifying run to the semifinals—nicknamed the “Ferytale”—after stunning ninth seed Flavio Cobolli on Centre Court. With Queen Camilla in attendance and even a backstage meet-and-greet, Fery’s improbable journey has captured global attention, echoing Goran Ivanisevic’s 2001 miracle. Now facing Alexander Zverev,...

Republican lawmakers are demanding the WNBA take stronger action to protect star player Caitlin Clark from escalating physical aggression on the court, sending a letter to the commissioner that calls for accountability, clearer rules, and measures to combat online harassment — even suggesting federal involvement if civil rights are at stake. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http...

Sacramento State football mourns the loss of former standout offensive lineman Ivan Garza, who passed away at a young age. A cornerstone of the Hornets’ rise over the past few years, Garza played in 38 games, helping lead the team to two Big Sky Championships—including a historic 2022 season with the program’s first undefeated regular season. He earned All-Big Sky honorable mention in his final ye...

Early Thursday, Highway 50 gets a temporary shutdown as Caltrans finishes up the Fix50 project—specifically, the 16th and 10th Street off-ramps on westbound U.S. 50 will be closed from 1 AM to 5 AM. Plus, lane reductions hit the westbound U.S. 50, 99, and Business 80 interchange starting Wednesday night at 9 PM through Thursday morning at 5 AM. The closures are necessary to safely install joint se...

HBO’s got a chilling new true crime series in the works, starring Geena Davis and diving into the horrifying tale of Dorothea Puente — a boarding house operator in the 80s who murdered her tenants, buried them in her backyard, and cashed their Social Security checks. With a wild capture, a jet-chartered ride back from L.A., and a legacy that’s already been explored on Netflix, this one’s shaping u...

SacRT is shutting down 13 downtown light rail stations this weekend for critical platform construction at 8th and O — and commuters need to plan ahead. Affected stations include Alkali Flat, 12th and I, Cathedral Square, and Sacramento Valley, with shuttle buses running every 20-30 minutes to replace service. Blue Line riders use the 13th Street to Globe Station shuttle; Gold Line users head from...

A terrifying early morning standoff in Stockton unfolded when Orlando Foster, 37, allegedly broke into a home where a mother and her four-year-old were sleeping, brandished a gun, and made threats. Police negotiated his surrender without further violence, securing the safety of the child and recovering the weapon. Though details of their relationship remain unclear, authorities confirmed they knew...