Family members of murder victims assail Golden State Killer

Tearful family members of people killed by Joseph DeAngelo assailed him Thursday for stealing away their loved ones as he escalated his attacks from burglaries and rapes to a series of horrific murders that terrorized California four decades ago.

Sacramento pastor to defy Newsom's shutdown, possibly run for governor

Pastor Greg Fairrington, leader of 3,500-members Destiny Christian Church outside of Sacramento, said he plans to continue holding in-person services despite Newsom's second shutdown announced Monday.

Columbus statue removed from California capitol rotunda

Crews carried out a statue of Christopher Columbus from the center of the California Capitol rotunda on Tuesday, three weeks after legislative leaders announced it would be removed.

Joseph DeAngelo expected to plead guilty as Golden State Killer

Joseph DeAngelo is expected to plead guilty for 13 murders and 13 kidnapping-related charges that stem from the so-called Golden State Killer crimes.

Hundreds protest in Sacramento against stay-at-home order

The rally to demand that Gov. Gavin Newsom lift his restrictions on business, religious gatherings and other activities took on the atmosphere of a political rally and festival on a closed-off street.

Police use DNA, genealogy to arrest suspect in 1980 killing

Phillip Lee Wilson, 71, was being held in Sacramento County jail without bail on suspicion of killing Robin Gisela Brooks, who was 20 years old when she was stabbed to death in her Rosemont apartment on April 24, 1980.

Gov. Newsom updates COVID-19 in the State
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"The grocery lines are also the front lines in this pandemic," said Gov. Gavin Newsom during a Thursday afternoon briefing on COVID-19.

Gov. Newsom announces task force to help increase COVID-19 testing, medical supplies

As of Saturday, Newsom said 126,700 California residents have been able to test for the virus, a number which he considers "low," and is something the governor takes full responsibility for. 

Report: Gov. Newsom deploys National Guard to assist with food bank distribution

California Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed the National Guard on Friday to assist with food bank distribution for those whose needs were not being met as the coronavirus pandemic affects residents.  

Gov. Newsom: 28 positive coronavirus cases in California

California officials said the person is a resident of Solano County, northeast of San Francisco, and is getting medical care in Sacramento County.