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June 2026
Man killed when vehicle loses control and overturns in Fresno County, CHP says
A man died after his vehicle lost control and overturned into a vineyard at McCall and California avenues in Fresno…
When refineries close, communities need vital information about cleanup, costs | Opinion
“As Valero walks away, we are left to reckon with whatever contamination remains in the soil and groundwater.”
Sacramento federal drug case targets alleged leader of Mexico trafficking network
Federal prosecutors charged an alleged Mexico-based drug trafficking leader accused of distributing methamphetamine and heroin across Northern California.
Northern California couple sentenced, banned from owning cats after Yuba abuse case
A Plumas Lake couple was sentenced in a Yuba County animal abuse case after authorities found more than 200 animals…
Ex-Yolo sheriff’s lieutenant granted bail without GPS monitoring in Esparto case
Sam Machado was granted $1.5 million bail in the Esparto explosion case on Monday, under restrictions a Yolo County judge…
2 Tulare County supervisors walk out on LGBTQ proclamation
Two Tulare County supervisors walked out during a proclamation honoring The Source, PFLAG and Visalia Pride Lions for services to…
Davis elementary school gets new name after controversy over Cesar Chavez legacy
Davis trustees voted to rename Cesar Chavez Elementary as Monarca Elementary after allegations against the labor leader prompted review.
Northern California couple sentenced, banned from owning cats after Yuba abuse case
A Plumas Lake couple was sentenced in a Yuba County animal abuse case after authorities found more than 200 animals…
Top Sacramento stories for June 4: Tower Bridge Dinner chefs, governor’s race
From the 2026 Tower Bridge Dinner chef lineup to Tom Steyer's uphill governor primary fight and a fatal North Sacramento…