The board said it hopes the state Department of Justice’s involvement will ensure public trust in an investigation that involves several county employees and local leaders.

Citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors sent a letter to the California Department of Justice, requesting it to join the Esparto investigation.

Citing concerns over potential conflicts of interest, the Yolo County Board of Supervisors sent a letter Friday to the California Department of Justice, requesting it to assist the investigation into ...

Board Chair Dr. Marie Vixie Sandy says both of Yolo County's district attorney and sheriff support the request.

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Three members of the arson and explosives unit of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department have been killed in a blast at ...

Sacramento Police Department is investigating after a man was killed from an assault Friday night in Sacramento, officials said.

Fire crews are working to contain a 15-acre grass fire in El Dorado County Saturday afternoon, according to Cal Fire AEU. Crews were dispatched to the scene of a vegetation fire in the 4200 block of ...