'I feel like a human again': Davis community unites to protect homeless from suspected serial killer
The Davis community is breathing a little easier this weekend, now that suspected serial killer Carlos Dominguez is off the streets.
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The Davis community is breathing a little easier this weekend, now that suspected serial killer Carlos Dominguez is off the streets.
A former UC Davis student is now a suspected serial killer. 21-year-old Carlos Dominguez was arraigned on two murder charges in court on Friday, both with special circumstances that would make the case eligible for life without the possibility of parole or the death penalty, plus an attempted murder charge.
Hundreds of family members, friends and UC Davis students spilled out of the International Center on Friday for a celebration of life ceremony honoring slain classmate Karim Abou Najm.
The Davis serial killer Carlos Dominguez was arraigned in a Yolo County courtroom Friday.
Dominguez is scheduled to appear in court Friday.
An arrest has now been announced in connection to the three stabbings, two of them fatal, in Davis over the past week.
Peace that once defined the tight-knit, college town of Davis is finally restored after a week of fear.
A tip from life-long Davis resident Carter Carlson helped police find what could be their needle in a haystack.
All three stabbings happened at night, and business leaders say they want to brighten up the downtown area. But not everyone's convinced that more light will actually cut back on crime.
A person of interest has been detained as investigators work to make an arrest after a string of stabbings gripped the city of Davis.
Businesses across Davis are closing early following a string of stabbings as the hunt for the killer, or killers, continues.
There is one theme to all the attacks: they were brutal and brazen. There are now extra patrols and extra detectives combing the city of Davis in response to the stabbing attacks.
The Davis City Council took the unprecedented step of changing their regularly scheduled meeting and taking all planned agenda items off the table to dedicate the entire meeting to discussing the recent stabbings.
Three stabbings in less than a week in the city of Davis is a crime spree that's unprecedented. Citywide, the stabbings have been felt by many.
The FBI's definition of serial murder is the unlawful killing of two or more people. In the case of a recent string of deaths in Davis, there were three stabbing victims—two who were killed—in five days.
After three stabbings in five days, a sense of safety feels broken in Davis.
Police are on the search for a suspect involved in a third stabbing in recent days in Davis.
The grieving father of a UC Davis student who was stabbed to death in a city park is making a plea to the public. His son, 20-year-old Karim Abou-Najm, was killed Saturday night as he was biking home from an academic awards ceremony in Davis.
Heart-stopping video shows the moment a man went from buying bread to nearly dead as a car went crashing into a Davis bakery. Thankfully, there were only minor injuries, but the popular bakery is still shut down as it makes a move to make sure this never happens again.
The police in Davis are looking for two killers involved in two separate stabbings that took place in the last four days.
A bakery in Davis is in shambles after an SUV plowed onto the sidewalk and crashed through the storefront windows.
Many people in Davis are mourning after the second deadly shooting within three days of each other. Officials identified the victim in Saturday night's stabbing as 20-year-old Karim Abou-Najim.
A UC Davis senior was identified as the person who was stabbed to death at Sycamore Park this weekend, authorities said Sunday.
The man murdered at Central Park in Davis on Thursday has been identified as David Breaux. The City of Davis says the 50-year-old was known as the "compassion guy."
A homicide investigation is underway after a body was found in the heart of Davis at Central Park late Thursday morning.
The body of a person was pulled out of the American River Parkway early Monday morning, authorities say.
"The risk to public health in the United States from this introduction is very low," said HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon.
An apartment complex was dangerously close to an Old North Sacramento commercial building that caught fire early Monday morning.
A house in a heavily wooded area went up in flames early Monday morning, prompting the evacuation of an Auburn neighborhood.
Starbucks' tried and true Pumpkin Spice Latte and other autumn inspired treats will be available starting Tuesday, Aug. 26.
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The body of a person was pulled out of the American River Parkway early Monday morning, authorities say.
"The risk to public health in the United States from this introduction is very low," said HHS spokesperson Andrew Nixon.
A trucking school in Modesto has come under fire after suddenly shutting its doors last week, leaving students who paid thousands for lessons without answers.
An apartment complex was dangerously close to an Old North Sacramento commercial building that caught fire early Monday morning.
An unusual fuel was being used to cook up the tacos, gyros, and hefty fries at a food truck meetup in Sacramento. It's an energy source that creates no pollution.
Some people are teed off about a proposed new Topgolf in Sacramento. Next week will be the first public vote on plans to open a location in the South Natomas neighborhood.
Four years after a fire ripped through a historic home in Sacramento's Capitol Mansions neighborhood, neighbors say the property has become a magnet for crime and danger.
Neighbors are calling for a park policy change following a fatal shooting at Sacramento's William Land Park.
A man was detained after one person was shot in the south Sacramento area on Wednesday night, authorities said.
Federal prosecutors announced an indictment on Thursday against a former California Superior Court judge for allegedly sexually assaulting a court employee and obstructing the investigation into allegations he sexually assaulted a second court employee.
Law enforcement removed an illegal marijuana cultivation site where more than 2,000 plants were located in California's Sequoia National Park last week, officials said on Thursday.
The husband of a California woman who went missing in 2024 has been arrested in connection with her death, authorities said on Wednesday.
A hiker seriously injured after a fall had to be rescued off one of California's highest peaks over the weekend.
A large organized retail theft ring targeting T.J. Maxx stores in the Bay Area and other California locations was broken up, with multiple suspects arrested in San Jose and several others still being sought.
Cal Raleigh hit his major league-leading 48th and 49th home runs, setting a single-season record for catchers, as the Seattle Mariners beat the Athletics 11-4.
Heliot Ramos hit a two-run single off Trevor Megill with two outs in the ninth inning and the San Francisco Giants rallied to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3.
Trey Lance's return to the Bay Area led to three straight punts for the Los Angeles Chargers.
Shea Langeliers hit a tiebreaking double with two outs in the 10th inning and the Athletics held off the Seattle Mariners 2-1.
History was made on Saturday in San Francisco, as the largest crowd to ever watch a National Women's Soccer League game filled Oracle Park.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into custody Monday by immigration authorities and the Department of Homeland Security said he is being processed for deportation to Uganda.
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding from dozens of "sanctuary" cities and counties — covering several of the largest cities in the U.S.
Speaking with reporters on Friday, President Trump said the deal came out of a meeting last week with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan.
The Justice Dept. released transcripts of Deputy AG Todd Blanche's two-day interview with convicted sex trafficker and Jeffrey Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
Some National Guard members in Washington D.C., likely fewer than 50, had weapons as of Sunday night, a military official told CBS News.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
The California transgender community is pushing back against Kaiser Permanente's announced pause on gender-affirming surgery for patients 18 and under.
Scientists conducting medical research are facing an existential crisis: Layoffs and budget cuts pushed by President Trump that, they say, jeopardize finding a cure for cancer.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
San Joaquin County's retail theft reporting app has only been around for six months and is already bringing a sense of calmness to local business owners.
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As California faces the largest insurance crisis in the state's history, there is still no leader of the state Senate Insurance Committee. Half committee members are new to the committee, the committee staff is new, and arguably, the most experienced and qualified person in the Senate to lead this committee is embroiled in a federal corruption investigation.
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A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
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After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The Coyote Fire was burning in the Coyoteville area, about 21 miles southeast of Placerville.
The cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental, Cal Fire said.
The evacuation order in Amador County was lifted as crews make progress on the Tiger Fire near Pioneer, but an evacuation warning is still in effect.
Firefighters stopped the forward progress of a grass fire that burned 130 acres in Sacramento and Amador counties on Monday.
Several roads were evacuated in the Sierra Nevada foothills due to the Boneyard Fire in Tuolumne County Saturday afternoon.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Junior Romello Bruhn of Woodland Christian High School is closer than ever to scoring 3,000 career points, something only 13 high school athletes have accomplished in California state history.
Cake, candles, chicken and a cow are the recipe for a 90th birthday celebration at the Madison Avenue Chick-fil-A for a long-time customer who has become a staple in the Sacramento community.
A high school senior and his girlfriend dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus and handed out gifts to every student at their school, Marysville Charter Academy for the Arts.
It was a day of conquering fears and overcoming odds at the Sacramento Deep Water Channel this weekend. People living with physical disabilities got an opportunity to feel the exhilaration of setting sail.
An apartment complex was dangerously close to an Old North Sacramento commercial building that caught fire early Monday morning.
Power lines were brought down and a gas leak occurred.
The Woodcreek Timberwolves joined the show coming off their 38-13 win over Jesuit.
West Sacramento is getting ready to go on a $57 million spending spree, as the mayor says will help accommodate the next wave of residents moving in.
Ukrainians gathered on the steps of California's Capitol on Sunday to celebrate their 34th Independence Day.