18-Year-Old Shot At Cemetery Identified As Sacramento State Student Zarrie Allen

Allen was killed Monday night while visiting a gravesite at the Sacramento Memorial Lawn.

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What Lurks Behind Your Mask? With Mystique At The Rancho Cordova Police Department!

Quadruple Murder Suspect Identified

BREAKING: He was picked up in San Francisco and booked into the Sacramento jail.

Sacramento Suspect Arrested for Alleged Identity Theft

A suspicious bank employee alerted police.

Saturday Smiles: Pardoned Turkey to Meet President; Inmates Make Toys for Needy Children; Vet Wins Dream Wedding

Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Northern California Patch sites.

Kamala Harris Encourages Female Democratic Leaders to Run For Public Office

Harris said that when women break the barriers set up before them, 'it is for the benefit of society.'

Gov. Brown Activates State's Threat System in Response to Paris Attacks

No known threats exist in California, but activating the system will help keep residents safe, according to the governor’s office.

Police Warn People About 'Shoulder Surfers' at ATMs

Police are issuing the warning because there have been at least five incidents at one East Bay bank since May.

Amber Alert Suspect Arrested in Rosemont

Authorities say the suspect assaulted two people before abducting his son early Wednesday morning. The little boy was taken to the hospital.

PETA Sues Whole Foods, Alleges Deception in Animal Welfare Claims

The lawsuit seeks to be certified as a class action on behalf of customers who bought meat or poultry from Whole Foods stores in California.

Church Youth Leader Now Denies Having Sex with Teen at Sacramento Retreat

Jameliah Bates of Pacifica previously pleaded no contest to engaging in lewd acts with a minor on a church retreat in Sacramento.

Wildfire Ash May be Toxic

Ash from businesses and homes may contain chemicals or asbestos. Wet ash has been known to cause chemical burns to skin.

Local Law Enforcement Pitching in on the Butte Fire

The #Butte Fire has overpowered small, Sierra foothill police agencies. Sacramento area departments are sending personnel.

FBI Affidavit Links Sacramento County Man With More Attacks

The man accused of a Dublin home break-in and the kidnapping of a Vallejo woman, is also suspected of attacks in 2009 and 2012.

Orangevale Woman Whistles to Alert Rescuers to Her Location

Despite a broken leg Miyuki Harwood, 62, managed to crawl to a stream and used a handheld water filter to stay alive for nine days.

Missing Hiker From Orangevale Found Injured But Alive In Sierra National Forest

The 62-year-old woman was reported missing on Aug. 21. Wildfires hampered the search.

Fires Hampering Search For Orangevale Hiker Missing in Sierra National Forest

The experienced hiker, 62, was last reported seen Aug. 20.

Sacramento Man Accused Of Filming Young Girls In Locker Room At Solano Co. Swim Meet Pleads No Contest

The 33 year old, found with images on his phone, pleaded no contest to felony child porn charges, officials said.

Sacramento Man Found Guilty Of His Child's Mother's Murder

The 33 year old strangled her, then set her body on fire in the front seat of her car, officials said.

Suspect Arrested For Weekend Murder Of Musician In Plumas Forest

The 20-year-old man was also arrested on related arson charges.

Former NorCal Resident Suspected of Killing 2 During Live Television Interview

Suspect shot himself after posting his own video of killing reporter and cameraman outside Roanoke, Va.

Two Busted For Allegedly Trying To Buy Car With Dead Person's ID In Vacaville

The suspects from the Sacramento area were arrested thanks to an alert dealership employee.

Uber Hired Drivers Convicted of Murder, Sexual Assault, Identity Theft: Prosecutors

Prosecutors report that Uber’s background check process fails to uncover many categories of sex offenders.

Man Killed In Folsom Prison Riot Was 'San Quentin Six' Member

The notorious “San Quentin Six” killed six during their attempted prison escape in the 1970s.

Details Emerge About The Off-Duty Deputy Hero Who Died Saving Another

Carlos Francies, 30, a Contra Costa Co. Sheriff's deputy drowned in Lake Tahoe trying to rescue his friend.

Bay Area Deputy Drowns at Lake Tahoe Trying to Save Swimmer

The deputy from Contra Costa Co. jumped into deep water at Lake Tahoe to try to save a person who was apparently drowning, officials said.

IRS to Taxpayers: We Don't Send Cops to Homes

Don't be fooled by people calling to have you arrested immediately because you owe taxes; it does not work that way.

New Wildfire Explodes in Lake County

The #JerusalemFire was reported Sunday afternoon as a 100 acre blaze. Within hours it had roared through thousands of acres.

Fire Crews From Southern States Enroute To CA Help Battle Our Blazes

And support via Twitter from France to our brave firefighters!

Homemade Guns a Growing Threat in Northern California

The so-called 'ghost guns' have no serial numbers and can be assembled using parts ordered online, with instructional videos on YouTube.

Body Of Missing Bay Area Teacher Possibly Found In El Dorado County

The 46 year old went missing in mid-July after he was last seen on a dirt-bike ride.

Reminder: 'National Night Out' Is Tuesday

Help send a unified message that your neighborhoods are working together to stop crime.

Captured on Camera: Dramatic Moments from California's Wildfires

Photos from residents, firefighters and local photographers document the devastation caused by our most recent wildfires.

Governor Declares State Of Emergency In Response To Wildfires

Resources are strained as 8,000 firefighters are battling nearly two dozen fires around the state.

14 Wildfires Now Raging Throughout California: SEE LIST, PHOTOS

#RockyFire began Wednesday in Lake Co. and already at 8,000 acres. Triple-digit temps making things worse.

Off-Duty Sacramento Co. Deputy Detains Stabbing Suspect Near SF Ballpark

The officer was at the San Francisco Giants game as part of the team’s law enforcement appreciation night.

Search Underway For Missing Teacher In El Dorado County

The 46 year old was last seen July 17 on Rock Creek trails.

Rancho Cordova Man Allegedly Shoots At Car Occupied By Dad And Kids In Santa Cruz

The 36-year-old suspect was arrested at a beach parking lot by Santa Cruz County Sheriff's deputies.

Should Emergency Crews Be Allowed To Shoot Down Drones Over Wildfires?

Proposed CA legislation says yes, and also would increase fines and add jail time for unauthorized use of drone over fires.

Sacramento Sex Offender 1 Of 3 Arrested On Suspicion Of Sex Crimes Involving Teen

The victim was a teen boy from Marin County, police said.