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A shooting erupted on Rocky Hill Road in Vacaville around 2:20 AM, leaving a 40-year-old man critically injured after multiple gunshot wounds. Police rushed to the scene, stabilized him on-site, and transported him to the hospital. Detectives are investigating but believe this was an isolated incident with no ongoing threat to the public. Authorities urge anyone with information—no matter how smal...

San Francisco is racing against time as a deadly new opioid, cychlorphine, sweeps through communities—already linked to the tragic death of a 16-year-old. Over 20,000 counterfeit pills were seized in the investigation that led to two arrests, exposing how this lethal substance masquerades as legitimate meds. Authorities are doubling down, vowing full prosecution after past criticism, warning that...

Rabies is surging across California — and it’s a national emergency. The CDC just issued a nationwide alert after a 76% spike in rabies immunoglobulin shots and a 33% jump in full vaccine series, as more people are exposed to the deadly virus. From bats in LA County to raccoons and even a domestic cat in Pleasanton, wild animals are the main culprits — not dogs. Experts don’t know why cases are ex...

A civil trial is set to begin this week over a fatal motorcycle crash in May, pitting Sacramento Kings developer Phil Oates against the widow of retired CHP officer Patrick Mulderrig. Oates, driving a Cadillac, allegedly made an unsafe left turn into Mulderrig’s path, killing the 59-year-old officer. Though no criminal charges were filed, Mulderrig’s widow, Miranda Flores, is seeking millions in d...

A rock climber suffered a brutal fall at Power Dome on Courtright Reservoir, leaving him with a severely injured foot—bad enough to require a helicopter rescue. Fresno County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue coordinated with the CHP’s H-70 chopper, which lowered a deputy to assist the climber’s friends in securing him before lifting him safely to medical care. A stark reminder: even with buddies nearby...

A wild party in Oroville turned deadly when gunfire erupted, leaving a teen injured and sparking a high-stakes police chase. Authorities arrested four—two teens and two adults—after pulling over a suspect vehicle that contained a firearm. A 16-year-old is charged with assault with a firearm for allegedly pulling the trigger, while a 15-year-old faces charges for possessing a gun as a minor and res...

Farmers and ranchers in Yuba County are on high alert as tractor and UTV thefts surge—especially north of Marysville—with deputies ramping up patrols and the Farm Bureau urging vigilance while authorities investigate. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on p...

Celebrate the vibrant, diverse tapestry of Latino culture this National Hispanic Heritage Month, running from September 15 to October 15 — a time to honor history, community, and resilience. From its humble beginnings as a week in 1968 to a full month under Reagan, this observance marks Mexico’s “Cry of Dolores” and aligns with Central American independence days. It’s more than parades — it’s a mo...

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Sacramento’s City Council is poised to vote on how to respond to a damning Grand Jury report that called their Community Police Review Commission “window dressing”—a toothless body with no real power or resources to influence police policy. The report found the commission lacked funding, staff, and training, and the council often ignored its recommendations. While the Mayor previously pushed back,...

Good news from Northern California: the Lucas Fire, now at 4,000+ acres and 35% contained, has held steady overnight, prompting lifted evacuation orders in 10 zones and scaled-back traffic controls. Residents can cautiously return home—but stay alert: stronger northwest winds later today could reignite hotspots. The Upper Lake Ranger District remains closed. No injuries reported. Cause under inves...

The U.S. is deporting thousands to Liberia — a country most of them’ve never heard of — sparking outrage as many are from Brazil, Colombia, or Honduras, not Africa at all. These individuals, often denied legal protections and left in the dark about their fate, now face exile with no support, no safety net, and no clear path forward — while officials claim it’s all legal and even offer a stipend fo...

Shell’s Bar & Grill just hit the scene in downtown Fairfield, bringing Filipino-American flavors and community vibes to Texas Street — and it’s already turning heads. Owner Francis Aquino, honoring his late wife Michelle, built this spot as a gathering place where neighbors can connect, laugh, and feel at home. With sidewalk upgrades, new lighting, and a wave of fresh businesses like a dumpling ho...

A fiery crash on Hazel Avenue Monday night claimed a life after a car flipped and burst into flames, trapping the driver despite Highway Patrol efforts. Authorities are investigating, with speed suspected as a key factor, though alcohol or drugs remain unconfirmed. The incident shut down southbound lanes, and the CHP has withheld the victim’s identity while they work to piece together the tragic s...

A woman named Shalini Thakur, 38, was fatally shot outside a Panera Bread after months of stalking by 22-year-old Rohit Rohit, an undocumented immigrant from India. Their connection began when she worked as a hostess at IHOP and he was a DoorDash driver; he secretly placed an AirTag on her car, deflated her tires, and even gained access to her apartment. Despite a restraining order in May, he cont...

A Tuolumne County couple, Bobbie Krummen and Jeffrey Faughnan, were busted for allegedly smuggling fentanyl from the Bay Area to sell locally—caught mid-trip with a 13-year-old in their car. Authorities tracked them using license plate readers and cross-agency intel, nabbing them after they returned from Oakland. The car yielded fentanyl, meth, packaging tools, scales, phones, and more. Krummen co...

A father and son duo just got convicted for a brutal string of ATM robberies—nine hits across Wells Fargo and Golden 1 Credit Union between September and Christmas, each time ambushing victims right after they withdrew cash with guns. Twenty-four-year-old Myahl Chapman-Joseph, masked and armed, pulled the trigger while forty-five-year-old Deleon Joseph, his dad, drove off in the getaway. Authoriti...

Afro Soca Love festival in Sacramento turned into a major letdown when attendees arrived to find an empty park—no warning, no refunds, and a rescheduled date hanging in the balance. Organizers allegedly missed permits, leaving the city holding the bag and fans furious. With October 24th as the new target, success hinges on organizers finally getting their paperwork in order—otherwise, it’s back to...

Canada just slapped steep tariffs on U.S. dairy—50% on milk and cream, 25% on cheese—adding fuel to an already tough fire for American farmers battling rising costs and oversaturated markets. California exporters are hit hard as trade tensions escalate, with farmers like Van Exel warning it’ll hurt for months. Many see dairy as a political pawn in escalating trade wars, leaving farmers on the fron...

A vibrant, kind-hearted woman named Shalini Thakur, 38, was fatally shot outside a Panera by a man with an active restraining order against him — a tragedy that has shattered her grieving mother and the entire community who knew her. The suspect, Rohit, died by suicide before facing charges, leaving many to question whether more could have been done to protect Shalini. As friends and coworkers mou...

Bears are crashing the party in South Lake Tahoe—nearly double the calls this year—and it’s sparking a wild showdown between California and Nevada’s bear-hazing tactics. Nevada’s got a furry hero: Badger, a Karelian Bear Dog trained to gently scare bears away with a negative association, proving surprisingly effective. California sticks to loud noises, bean-bag guns, and good old-fashioned intimid...

A high school football coach got arrested on the spot after his phone was found secretly recording students in the locker room — a shocking moment that sent shockwaves through the campus and raised serious questions about privacy, consent, and accountability. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an aut...

A San Jose cop lost his badge after secretly using the department’s license plate reader system on his personal phone to track a domestic violence victim—and then handed the suspect her location. The police chief called it a devastating breach of trust, emphasizing that even new tech comes with strict rules. The department swiftly banned officers from accessing sensitive systems on personal device...