Elementary School Cancels Halloween Events Citing Low School Attendance
There will be no classroom cauldrons or costume parades at North Country Elementary this Halloween after the district called off all events, citing low attendance.
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There will be no classroom cauldrons or costume parades at North Country Elementary this Halloween after the district called off all events, citing low attendance.
It's almost spooky season, and what better way to ring in October than by finding out the most popular Halloween candy in California?
The petition, launched last year by the nonprofit Halloween & Costume Association, argues that moving the date of Halloween will lead to a "safer, longer, stress-free celebration."
Police officers are making sure tampered candy doesn't ruin an Oakdale neighborhood's memory of Halloween this year.
A Halloween porch pirate caught on camera! The Carmichael homeowner was shocked to see an adult stealing from his home with two children at her side.
Police in Oakdale are investigating after metal objects were discovered in candy reportedly given out to trick-or-treaters on Halloween.
Police say there's a fine line between a good Halloween scare and a false alarm, and that line was crossed on a Dixon parking lot.
A resident in Newhall is pushing back against allegations his Halloween decorations depicting the headstones of politicians are offensive, but some say it's a step too far.
Tainted candy on Halloween night is the scariest part of the holiday for parents. Tainted fake teeth? Not so much a concern.
Gold Country is full of historic tales and spooky stops. But there's a difference between searching for scary stories and looking for danger.
A group has started a nationwide petition to change the date of Halloween.
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A local cemetery has decided to cancel a Halloween festival and tour following backlash from the community.
A man was caught on camera allegedly stealing Halloween decorations off of a Natomas front porch and the homeowner is hoping someone recognizes the suspect.
Forty years after he first appeared in theaters, Michael Myers is still drawing huge audiences for a good scare.
The CDC has a strange request for chicken farmers and anyone who has chickens: don't dress your chicken up for Halloween.
A neighborhood in Livermore is on the lookout Tuesday after a vandal was caught on camera smashing a five-year-old boy's Halloween pumpkin.
Forget about pumpkins, scarecrows and ghosts for Halloween. You can now decorate your yard with Zombie and Skeleton Flamingos!
It's a case of adults behaving badly. A woman says she left a bowl of candy on her porch on Halloween night, only to have it stolen -- bowl and all -- right off her porch.
Wendy Williams fainted during a live taping of her talk show on Tuesday morning.
Before you hit the sidewalks on Halloween, make sure that your family gets the most out of the day by playing it safe.
Halloween is right around the corner and you probably already have your mind set on what you hope to find in your trick-or-treat bucket.
New Jersey is warning parents to look out for people slipping their kids marijuana-laced candy while trick-or-treating. But with no apparent evidence that's ever happened, advocates for legalizing the drug say it's nothing more than a Halloween scare tactic.
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Fall has officially arrived and the time has come to start planning for the ultimate Halloween party. These five tips will help you craft a magical, mysterious and memorable Halloween celebration.
FreshRealm, a large-scale fresh food production company that partners with Blue Apron, has filed for bankruptcy — a move that will result in hundreds of local job losses.
An e-bike boom is sweeping across Northern California, with more young riders taking to the streets than ever before.
The budget blueprint is the first step in Republicans' two-pronged plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
The primary election in California's gubernatorial contest is just over a month away, and the race remains wide open.
The new Department of Motor Vehicles regulations allow law enforcement agencies to issue notices of traffic violations to autonomous vehicle companies when their cars commit moving violations.
The more than 500-page budget outlines the plan to bridge the funding gap by eliminating 46 filled positions.
Top gubernatorial candidates faced off in the CBS California Governor's Debate at Pomona College.
FreshRealm, a large-scale fresh food production company that partners with Blue Apron, has filed for bankruptcy — a move that will result in hundreds of local job losses.
An e-bike boom is sweeping across Northern California, with more young riders taking to the streets than ever before.
The budget blueprint is the first step in Republicans' two-pronged plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
After postponing its originally planned 2025 stop in the capital city, X Games is moving forward with its return to Sacramento this summer — now with a major music lineup attached.
Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
The aerial dance troupe Bandaloop dangled from the side of Sacramento's Memorial Auditorium as part of this year's celebration. Artists from across the state attended an awards ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council.
A domestic violence suspect who was barricaded in a home in Sacramento for hours overnight was arrested early Monday morning, police said.
Gunther's Ice Cream remained open as usual on Saturday following a fire that happened just outside the Sacramento staple.
The new Department of Motor Vehicles regulations allow law enforcement agencies to issue notices of traffic violations to autonomous vehicle companies when their cars commit moving violations.
A United Airlines flight from San Francisco reported a close call with a drone as it was approaching to land in San Diego, authorities said.
Get ready for what could become a high-stakes "billionaire battle" on California's ballot.
The 35-year-old mystery of who kidnapped and murdered Northern California mother has been solved after advanced DNA analysis led to the arrest of a suspect and an accessory.
A California voter identification ballot initiative appears to have qualified for a November vote, according to state's top election official.
After postponing its originally planned 2025 stop in the capital city, X Games is moving forward with its return to Sacramento this summer — now with a major music lineup attached.
Bobby Witt Jr. hit a three-run homer in the 10th inning, Salvador Perez had a solo shot and the Kansas City Royals beat the Athletics 4-1 on Tuesday night for their fourth straight victory.
Landen Roupp held Miami to two hits in 7 2/3 innings and Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead home run for the second straight game as the San Francisco Giants beat the Marlins 6-3.
Casey Schmidt hit a two-run homer, Drew Gilbert and Heliot Ramos added solo shots and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday.
Liam Hicks and Connor Norby each hit home runs as the Miami Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-4.
The budget blueprint is the first step in Republicans' two-pronged plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
The primary election in California's gubernatorial contest is just over a month away, and the race remains wide open.
The new Department of Motor Vehicles regulations allow law enforcement agencies to issue notices of traffic violations to autonomous vehicle companies when their cars commit moving violations.
The U.S. government has charged the governor of Mexico's Sinaloa state and nine other current and former Mexican officials with drug trafficking and weapons offenses in a federal indictment.
The war with Iran is now in its ninth week, and Congress is concerned about the reduction of global munition stockpiles and the ability to restock them.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
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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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This year-long investigation provides an unprecedented look at California's one-party supermajority legislature through the eyes of grieving parents who discover how California lawmakers kill popular bills by not voting.
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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.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
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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.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
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.
FreshRealm, a large-scale fresh food production company that partners with Blue Apron, has filed for bankruptcy — a move that will result in hundreds of local job losses.
A Sacramento mother turned her son's struggle with autism into a movement that is now changing hundreds of lives.
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A mountain lion was spotted near the Downieville courthouse on Wednesday, prompting officials to urge residents to remain alert in the town.