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Mexican national who killed Northern California family indicted as being an ‘illegal alien’

June 14, 2019 at 10:13 a.m.

A federal grand jury returned a two-count indictment Thursday against Ismael Huazo-Jardinez, 33, a Mexican citizen residing in Yuba City, charging him with two counts of possessing a firearm while...

Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona, 22, was shot and killed Thursday night while she investigated a three-car crash in downtown Davis COURTESY

Young Davis police officer killed in shooting; Gov. Newsom orders flags to half-staff

January 11, 2019 at 4:59 p.m.

DAVIS — Davis Police Officer Natalie Corona, 22, was shot and killed Thursday night while she investigated a three-car crash in downtown.The suspect was later found dead from a self-inflicted...

Six more indicted after massive FBI gang raids in Northern California

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

Six more defendants have been indicting following “Operation Silent Night,” a multi-agency raid that swept up 31 gang members.That Feb. 14 raid focused on the Varrio Bosque Norteño gang, which...

Yolo County District Attorney Jeff Reisig holds up a sign of Ronald Antonio, who was killed by validated gang members in Woodland. Antonio was a civilian who was stabbed to death at the Casa del Sol Mobile Home Park. - HANS PETER — DAILY DEMOCRAT

Woodland, Yolo County center of 11 county, 3 state gang sweep

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

The FBI targeted Woodland and Yolo County along with 10 other counties in a massive raid against street gangs Wednesday morning.As reports spread countywide, federal, state and local law enforcement...

Salvador Garcia Jr. is wanted by Colusa Police. He is a suspect in a homicide case regarding Williams woman Karen Garcia, whose body was found in a Woodland parking lot. - Colusa Police Department

Homicide suspect sought

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

WOODLAND >> A body found in a parked car of the CVS parking lot of Woodland Sunday may be that of a missing Colusa woman whose sister died tragically one...

A Chinese Dragon Robe from the late 19th Century that 100 percent silk with tapestry motifs. The robe is a gift of Susan Schwartz, from the JoAnn C. Stabb Design Collection. - Courtesy

UC Davis Design Museum explores insects’ role in design

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

DAVIS >> A fascinating exploration of the creative relationship between people and insects, “It’s Bugged: Insects’ Role in Design” is a vibrant art and design installation which opens at the...

Reverend: raided grows belonged to Rastafarian Church

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

WOODLAND >> The two Capay Valley grow sites searched last week belonged to the ONA Sugarleaf Rastafarian Church, and Rev. Heidi Lepp said she believes the churches located on those...

Vehicles spark many blazes

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

People look to local firefighters to end fires, but the blazes must start somewhere — to figure that out, they only need to look to their driveways.Despite our best intentions...

‘Alarming’ outbreak in Yolo County

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

WOODLAND >> The Norovirus outbreak that began early in the month has continued to infect Yolo County; the county currently hosts 2,836 cases among 40 schools.After a rapid rise since...

Big Lots fined $3.5 million

August 23, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.

Big Lots stores and a distribution center in California have been ordered to pay $3.507 million in civil penalties and costs for the illegal dumping of hazardous waste.One of the...

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