California billionaires could face one-time tax to fund healthcare emergency

A proposed November ballot initiative seeks a one-time 5% emergency tax on the net worth of Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.

State Farm fined by California regulators over wildfire claim violations

The California Department of Insurance has sanctioned State Farm for more than 400 violations related to wildfire claims in Pacific Palisades and Altadena.

ID's of last 2 U.S. soldiers killed in Kuwait released by Pentagon, 1 from Northern California

A Northern California native was identified by the U.S. government on Wednesday as one of six soldiers killed in Kuwait as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies, following the U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. 

Newborn boy, parents reported missing in Sacramento following disturbing phone call

A family member reported to authorities that he had received a call from the baby's mother “saying she’d been assaulted and was afraid for her safety."

Nurse dies from injuries in Sacramento medical helicopter crash

A nurse who was among three crew members injured in a medical helicopter crash on Highway 50 in Sacramento has died, officials said.

New California law approves home development near public transit

In a grand effort to tackle California's massive housing crisis, the governor signed Senate Bill 79, involving development close to transit stations. 

Sacramento medical helicopter crash: What we know

A medical helicopter crashed Monday evening on eastbound Highway 50 in Sacramento, including a woman who was pinned underneath and was freed with the help of motorists who lifted part of the aircraft, officials said.

Rideshare drivers could gain right to unionize under landmark bill

One of two linked California bills would allow Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize and negotiate for better wages and protections.

Dozens of peacocks and peahens go missing from Northern California hotel

After a customer at the Ryde Hotel mentioned seeing two men grabbing one of the birds and putting it inside a cage on the bed of a pickup truck, the staff did a count and realized only four of their exotic birds remained.

This Northern California city is the top U.S. destination among homebuyers looking to relocate

New figures show that nationwide, Northern California was home to the most searched-for city among homebuyers looking to relocate, while San Francisco was among the top metro areas where homebuyers searched to move from.

California catalytic converter kingpin sentenced in $38M theft ring

A California man has been sentenced in a $38 million catalytic converter theft ring that involved transporting stolen parts across state lines, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Man, woman arrested for Mill Valley medical facility burglary

An Oakland woman and a Sacramento man are accused of burglarizing a medical facility in Mill Valley, making off employees' bank cards, and allegedly making fraudulent purchases with them.

Shaq takes on new GM role at Sacramento State

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal is taking on a new role with Sacramento State’s men’s basketball team.

Californians have new access to 300,000 ebooks and audiobooks

Californians now have free access to 300,000 ebooks and audiobooks available from the California State Library's virtual bookshelf.