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2 Teens Shot In Modesto; 1 Dead

Modesto police are investigating a shooting that leaves a 15-year-old boy dead and a second teen in critical condition.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:25:24 PST

Second Skull Found Near Shermantine Property

Remains -- including a partial skull -- found in the area near property once owned by the family of convicted killer Wesley Shermantine are believed to be those of Chevelle Wheeler.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:43:29 PST

FutureCast: Rain This Weekend?

Get an hour-by-hour look at where and when it might rain might fall in the Sacramento area this weekend. **FutureCast rendered Friday morning and is subject to change.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:59:18 PST

Sacramento Mayor Will Face Challengers

At least three people have begun the process to qualify as challengers to Kevin Johnson in this year's election for Sacramento mayor.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:25:04 PST

Woman Arrested On Suspicion Of Domestic Violence

Police arrest a Sacramento woman for allegedly beating her boyfriend with a baseball bat after finding him with another woman.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 16:17:03 PST

Man Allegedly Struck By Skillet-Wielding Woman

A Sacramento man is robbed after allegedly being struck several times in the head by a woman wielding a skillet.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 14:41:49 PST

Volunteers Etch Catalytic Converters To Deter Thieves

Rocklin Police officers say in the month of January, 29 people had their catalytic converters stolen, compared to last year when they had just 52 thefts for the entire year.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:17:04 PST

Hundreds Of Families Take Part In Valentine Run

Legal Services of Northern California helps low-income families going through bankruptcy, divorce and other issues.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:11:37 PST

Butte Co. Officials Investigate Multiple Stabbings, Drive-By Shooting

Officials in Oroville are investigating multiple shootings after four people were stabbed Friday.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:36:23 PST

Boy Struck While Riding Bike In Fairfield

A child was sent to the hospital Friday after being struck by a vehicle while riding his bike to school, the Fairfield Fire Department said.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:28:11 PST

Police: Standoff At Vallejo Home Turns Chaotic

A standoff in Vallejo turned chaotic when a house where suspects are believed to be hiding caught fire, police said on Friday.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:56:58 PST

Community Leaders Concerned About Officer-Involved Shootings

Several community leaders and a county investigator said they are concerned about recent officer- involved shootings in Sacramento county.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:27:26 PST

Police: Mom Left Kids At Home To Gamble

A Sacramento mother is under arrest after police said she left her children alone so she could gamble at a local casino.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:57:17 PST

Kids Caught Eating Pot At Elementary School

Authorities say four fourth-graders were caught eating marijuana at an elementary school in Hesperia.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:08:39 PST

BCHS Knights Host Millennium Falcons In Homecoming Showdown

The Lady Knights of Brookside Christian High School look to defend home court against the Falcons of Millennium.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:28:09 PST

Religious Leaders: Changes To Obama Birth Control Plan A Farce

Local religious leaders tell KCRA the adjustments President Barack Obama's administration made to the birth control policy are a farce.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:29:00 PST

Idaho Hunter Kills Brother Of Celebrity Oregon Wolf

A hunter in Idaho has shot and killed a sibling of an Oregon wolf that became a celebrity by wandering hundreds of miles from Eastern Oregon and into Northern California looking for a mate.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:27:25 PST

Suspect Identified After Citrus Heights Homicide

Citrus Heights police said they are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead in his home.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:27:04 PST

Week In Review: I-5 Nightmare, Mine Dispute, Shermantine

For anyone who might have missed some of the top headlines on KCRA.com this week, here's a fast way to get caught up. Which would you say was the top story of the week? Leave your answer in the comments section below.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:38:57 PST

Arrest Made In String Of Granite Bay Burglaries

Authorities believe they have arrested a man connected to dozens of Granite Bay home burglaries, the Placer County SheriffÂ’s Department said on Friday.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:04:44 PST