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Watch as protesters arrived and congregated at the state Capitol in Sacramento, Calif.

A Northern California judge on Thursday approved prosecutors’ request to take more DNA samples from a man charged with being the infamous “Golden State Killer” who eluded arrest for decades. Sacramento County Superior Court Judge Steve White also told prosecutors to informally decide who is empowered to consider defense attorneys’ offer have Joseph James DeAngelo plead guilty in exchange for…

Mavericks guard Luka Doncic was named the Kia NBA Western Conference Player of the Month on Tuesday. NBC 5 Sports Director Newy Scruggs explains why Mavs fans should be optimistic about the future with Doncic leading the way.

Thousands of fans packed into Dickies Arena on Friday night to see the band ‘Twenty One Pilots.’

A Northern California sheriff’s deputy was killed Wednesday while responding to a call regarding a theft from a private marijuana garden in the rural Sierra Nevada foothills, officials said.

Asian American groups are objecting to the Trump administration’s efforts to step up deportations of Cambodians, as dozens of refugees with criminal convictions are being ordered to report to federal officials next week for removal.

Southwest Airlines is expanding service to Hawaii again with new flights from California and between the islands, days after it pulls out of its failed foray into Newark, N.J.

One of the most recent threats to California’s environment has webbed feet, white whiskers, shaggy fur and orange buck teeth that could be mistaken for carrots.

FC Dallas says 28-year-old defender Ryan Hollingshead has agreed to terms on a new, two-year contract, with a club option for the 2022 season.

At least 27 people were injured in a light rail derailment in Sacramento, California, late Thursday night, according to authorities.

After 77 years in storage collecting dust and rumors about its fitness, San Francisco’s oldest cable car is heading back to the streets following restoration by a band of devoted Muni workers.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom was sworn in Monday and immediately drew sharp battle lines with President Donald Trump, pledging to enact “progressive, principled” policies as the antidote to the White House’s “corruption and incompetence.”

A California man who spent more than 14 years in prison on terrorism charges has been released from prison, nearly two weeks after a federal judge overturned his conviction.

Twin infants were found by a dumpster Tuesday in Fairfield, and one did not survive, according to police. Now the mother may face criminal charges.

Southwest Airlines preparing to resume expansion of flight service to Hawaii and around the islands.

Long time Texas Sen. Royce West (D-Dallas) joins the Lone Star Politics team for the first time since announcing his run for the seat held by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX.) Plus, we’re talking sports, entertainment and transportation with the Mayor of Arlington Jeff Williams. Join us Sunday morning at 8:30 a.m. on NBC 5 for Lone Star Politics.

Delon Wright may not even start for the Mavericks according to the head coach — $29 million for that? The Mavericks’ Big Hat, No Cattle summer has been beyond disappointing.

Scamp the Tramp will never win a beauty contest. But he’s won an ugly one. The bug-eyed, dreadlocked pooch took top honors Friday night at the 31st annual World’s Ugliest Dog Contest. Owner Yvonne Morones of Santa Rosa, California, won an appearance with Scamp on the “Today” show, $1,500 in cash, another $1,500 to donate to an animal shelter —...

A Sacramento police officer was fatally shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call Wednesday, police said.

Actress Jessica Biel says she’s not opposed to vaccinations, but she does not support a bill in California that would limit medical exemptions. The 37-year-old has drawn criticism after appearing this week in Sacramento with vaccination skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to voice concerns about the measure. Biel posted on Instagram Thursday morning that she supports children getting vaccinated and...