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After three years of relentless investigation, Turlock police finally file murder charges in the fatal stabbing of 21-year-old Dylan Dooling, who was attacked outside a house party in June 2023 — a case that kept detectives determinedly pursuing justice through every lead and dead end. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: adverti...

Turlock police are seeking murder charges in the 2023 stabbing death of 17-year-old Dylan Ray Dooling, a recent high school graduate whose life was cut short after a party altercation. Despite the suspect being a minor at the time, they’re now an adult in prison for another crime—with their identity protected. After three years of relentless investigation and new evidence, authorities are finally...

Senator Mitch McConnell’s health has sparked national speculation after emergency responders were seen at his D.C. home, with video showing someone wheeled on a stretcher. Though a spokesperson confirmed he was hospitalized and still engaged in Senate business, dispatch audio hinted at cardiac arrest and an unconscious patient. Amid his recent absences from Congress, Kentucky’s governor requested...

Humboldt County investigators uncovered a chilling discovery: 117 dog remains buried on property tied to Miranda’s Rescue, with hundreds more dogs mysteriously vanished. The case exposes California’s lax oversight of private animal rescues—no state license required, minimal inspections, and no mandatory reporting. Now, advocates push for a new state bureau to license, inspect, and track animal mov...

Black Miners Bar Beach in Folsom is still under a health advisory due to elevated E. coli levels, posing a risk of illness if swallowed. While other nearby beaches are safe, officials urge caution at Black Miners Bar—avoid ingesting water, especially if you have open wounds. Symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea can occur days later, and vulnerable groups should be extra careful. Some beach...

A Folsom home erupted in flames around 12:35 PM, but firefighters raced in and saved the structure — and everyone’s stuff. Neighbors stepped up heroically, rescuing a dog before the fire crew arrived. Tech came to the rescue too: a lost cat was tracked down using an AirTag. While the blaze damaged the neighbor’s exterior, the inside remained untouched. Cause still under investigation — but thanks...

A Sacramento veterans chapter is locked in a high-stakes legal battle with the national DAV over a $40,000 donation meant to repair their aging building and support local veterans — funds the national organization insists must go to its main office. Former local leaders, many of whom are veterans themselves, are fighting to reclaim the money and keep their headquarters alive, arguing the donor’s i...

A Ukrainian immigrant’s lifelong dream of sailing finally came true—until his boat and truck vanished in a brazen daylight theft. Found abandoned on a road, the stolen vessel and vehicle left the family shattered, with insurance refusing to cover the truck’s total loss. Surveillance caught two hooded suspects hot-wiring and fleeing with everything. Now, they’re turning to the public for help to re...

A 21-year-old named Blake Rakela just got convicted of voluntary manslaughter for a road rage killing that ended in the death of 55-year-old Jeremy Styles. The case, which erupted in March 2025, escalated from a car dispute into a violent confrontation that left Styles dead. Both Blake and his father, Anthony, were arrested — Blake for murder and conspiracy, his dad for felony assault. Evidence sh...

Nevada County’s new weekend shuttle service is here to save the South Yuba River from chaos—offering a safe, affordable way to bypass dangerous highway parking and crowded trails. Running Fridays through Sundays through September 6th, the $2 ride picks up passengers from the county government center, easing traffic and keeping families off busy Highway 49. With just 66 riders in its first weekend,...

Detroit Tigers roar to a 4-1 victory over the Athletics, extending their winning streak to five games and closing the gap in the AL Central. Eduardo Valencia stunned fans with a 425-foot homer in his MLB debut, joining elite company as the 10th Tiger to homer in their first at-bat. Framber Valdez dominated with seven innings and a season-high nine strikeouts, while the bullpen, led by Kenley Janse...

California just poured $2.4 billion into special education — aiming to boost funding per student across all school districts — but this move comes amid a heated power struggle in the state’s Department of Education. A new law shifts control to the governor’s office, creating a governor-appointed commissioner and sidelining the elected Superintendent of Public Instruction, a role protected by the s...

A nine-year-old girl in Bryant, Arkansas, was swept into a storm drain during a sudden flood—but somehow, she escaped. Her cousin couldn’t pull her out, but she managed to swim free, cross the street, and reach a neighbor’s house. She’s now recovering at home after being rushed to the hospital. First responders were stunned by her survival, and the mayor is already planning safety upgrades. This c...

Westacre Park just got a major upgrade with a brand new playground, splash pad, sports courts, and skate park—all thanks to a $7.8 million state grant. Now expanded to 12 acres with help from the school district, it’s bigger, safer, and way more fun for kids and families. After years of neglect and a dangerous old skate park, this revitalization is a game-changer for West Sacramento. The city’s po...

SacRT is shutting down 13 downtown light rail stations this weekend for essential platform upgrades at Eighth and O, affecting the whole downtown core — but don’t panic, shuttles are running every 20-30 minutes to keep you moving. The Blue Line bridge connects Thirteenth Street to Globe Station, and the Gold Line bridge links Thirteenth Street to Sacramento Valley Station. It’s a temporary bump fo...

Sacramento’s new city historian, Ty Smith, is unlocking the city’s hidden past—digging through millions of records, artifacts, and even Walt Disney autographs at the Center for Sacramento History. With two decades in museums, Smith sees history not as dusty relics but as living stories that shape identity and empower communities. From the Gold Rush to Tower Records’ rise, he’s revealing how Sacram...

West Sacramento just unveiled its biggest park upgrade yet — a brand-new skate park, basketball courts, splash pad, and the city’s first public pickleball courts — all funded by a $7.8 million Proposition 68 grant. Families flooded in the day it opened, turning the park into a buzzing community hub. The city’s throwing a free party this Saturday from 10 AM to 1 PM — come check it out before it’s a...

A former mayor in Biggs faces multiple felony charges of sexual assault against a foreign exchange student under his care. Police, after a thorough investigation, arrested 58-year-old Robert Brian Bassett on charges including sexual penetration, oral copulation, and statutory rape. Authorities called it a “profound betrayal,” emphasizing their commitment to justice for vulnerable victims. The case...

An Idaho man narrowly escaped death after being bitten twice by a rattlesnake in his parents’ California backyard — one bite deep enough to inject venom directly into a vein. His condition spiraled over days, with antivenom helping only temporarily, until a dangerous blood clotting disorder forced a life-or-death transfer to Stanford after his local hospital ran out of medication. Over 12 days, he...

Home prices hit a record high in June, soaring to $446,600 — up nearly 2% from last year and climbing for 36 straight months. While wage growth lags, affordability varies wildly by region: Northeast homes top $564,000, while Midwest homes hover around $346,000. Even starter homes now demand incomes of $117,000. The pandemic’s low rates fueled the surge, and despite rising mortgage rates, sales rem...

Gray whales are dying at an alarming rate on the West Coast—145 already this year, far surpassing the average of 43 per year. Scientists are sounding the alarm, calling it a “catastrophic mortality event,” with 2026 potentially marking one of the worst years ever. Starvation is a major culprit, driven by warming Arctic waters that disrupt the food chain and leave whales hungry during critical feed...

A July 4th family outing turned wild when daughters stumbled on a bear in the garage—this one didn’t flee, it charged. Dad Courtlandt Koerwitz sprang into action, firing bear spray that stopped the bear cold (and briefly blinded him). He’s seen bears before, but this one was different—acting aggressively, defying nature’s usual rules. With no other options, the spray was his lifeline. A chilling r...

Former Biggs mayor Robert Bassett arrested on multiple felony charges including statutory rape and sexual penetration of a minor — allegations surfaced July 9, with victim now safe and receiving support. Police urge anyone with info to contact Lt. Jason Garringer or Officer Emma Warren as investigation continues. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dn...

A shocking incident unfolded outside the Ace and Vine Casino in Napa, where a 24-year-old man, Reginald Davis Jr., allegedly ran over a 33-year-old man, Cody Johnson, during a fight — then fled the scene before being arrested later that day. Now facing murder and hit-and-run charges with aggravating factors including the victim’s vulnerability and lack of compassion, Davis remains jailed without b...