How to help victims of Southern California wildfires
Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
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Nonprofit groups are working to distribute essential supplies to those impacted by the fires across the Los Angeles area.
Organizations like the Red Cross are playing a critical role with crews responding from across the country, including Northern California, to provide relief to Los Angeles-are fire victims.
As communities across Florida grapple with the aftermath of recent hurricanes, the American Red Cross is calling on California volunteers — no experience necessary — to help support their disaster response efforts.
President Biden told Floridians his administration would offer support "for as long as it takes to rescue, recover and rebuild."
From helping victims of this winter's flooding to responding to last summer's wildfires, it's been a busy year for the Red Cross.
From helping victims of this winter's flooding to responding to last summer's wildfires, it's been a busy year for the Red Cross.
The American Red Cross will be handing out clean-up kits to people in Calaveras County at the Jenny Lind Fire State in Valley Springs and at Utica Park in Angels Camp.
Another round of Northern California's winter storm could hit landfall just days from now and some of the hardest hit areas are battening down the hatches, preparing for the worst, while other continue to recover from what's already been damaged.
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The smoke is dealing another blow to evacuees forced out of their homes. Some are camping outside in the hazardous air.
Various non-profit organizations are responding to assist displaced residents and help with recovery.
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Fire crews battled a two-alarm fire in Modesto Tuesday morning.
The fire started Wednesday evening and damaged the first floor of the boarding house, leaving residents without a place to stay.
Hoblit Ram Truck Center will be having a Red Cross Relief Event on Saturday, October 14.
Food, clothes and blankets – donations are piling up and getting put to use by those most in need. It's a rapid response for the hundreds left homeless by the Valley Fire.
Gary Smith is one of them. He was driving along Trinity Highway in north Stockton last November when he noticed two men in a car creeping up on two unsuspecting teenage girls.
The idea of decorating a pillowcase started during Hurricane Katrina when Red Cross volunteers saw people carrying their pillowcases filled with items they escaped with.
A Modesto family's home was severely damaged by a fire in the early hours of Thursday morning.
A fire along La Fresa Court has left 15 people homeless Saturday afternoon.
Stephanie Tackett says she's afraid to go back to Collinsville or even to work after she says they found a neighbor with a gun on the property where their home once stood.
Investigators are looking into what caused a fire at a Modesto home that has displaced six people.
The tree fell onto the family's home minutes after a mom, her two children and 9-month-old baby had left for school.
After the residents were evacuated, management of Tracy Village Apartments removed the tree, but the eight families affected weren't allowed to go home.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
A tornado briefly touched down in Northern California Sunday afternoon as high winds and thunderstorms continued, officials said.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022.
Snow levels dropped Saturday night to about 3,500-4,000 feet as a winter storm warning is in effect.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House.
A tornado briefly touched down in Northern California Sunday afternoon as high winds and thunderstorms continued, officials said.
Neither the victim nor the suspect has been identified.
A proposed crematorium in Sacramento, which sits within 1,000 feet of homes and an elementary school, is drawing concern from nearby residents who say they fear potential health and air quality impacts.
Last year, six people ran for Sacramento mayor and no one got more than 30% of the vote during the primary election. Now, there's a push to eliminate the primary and allow voters to choose more than one candidate.
A young girl was blindsided near her Natomas home Wednesday afternoon when her mother says a man crouching behind a utility box jumped out and attacked her from behind as she rode her bike.
Friday marks four years since the worst mass shooting in Sacramento history. Since then, police say they've been successful in reducing these types of violent crimes. One advocate says the city still isn't doing enough.
A new type of home may soon be rolling into Sacramento. City leaders are considering allowing people to live in cottages mounted on wheels.
A tornado briefly touched down in Northern California Sunday afternoon as high winds and thunderstorms continued, officials said.
Waters off the coast of California will soon be open to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022.
Californians could see thousands more lightning strikes as more thunderstorms are expected throughout the weekend. The NWS advises people, if "thunder roars, go indoors."
The bill would allow drivers to install federally approved E-85 conversion kits, giving more vehicles access to the lower-cost fuel option.
California lawmakers want schools to include nicotine in drug tests already given to student-athletes, some as young as seventh graders.
Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland won the 2026 Masters Tournament at Georgia's Augusta National, claiming his second straight green jacket.
Samuel Basallo hit a two-run homer, Pete Alonso also drove in two runs and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-2 on Sunday.
Nick Kurtz hit his first home run this season, sending the Athletics to a 1-0 victory Sunday and a three-game sweep of the slumping Mets.
The Athletics roughed up Kodai Senga in an 11-6 victory over the struggling Mets on Saturday.
Thousands of fans descended into Adventist Health Arena for game two of the NBA G League Finals on Friday.
Swalwell faced pressure from his own party to drop out of the race after a former staffer accused him of sexually assaulting her when she was too drunk to consent.
The probe comes as Swalwell is also being accused of assaulting a former staffer in an unrelated case.
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
The political crisis surrounding Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell is rapidly escalating into a broader bipartisan showdown that could reshape the makeup of the House.
President Trump said the U.S. Navy will begin blockading ships from entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz and intercept vessels that have paid tolls to Iran.
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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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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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.
The goal is to give students a new view of the world beyond their own neighborhoods.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Sunday evening.
Snow made it difficult for people heading up to hit the slopes.
A spring system is bringing rounds of rain and thunderstorms to Northern California and continues through the weekend, including bringing snow to the Sierra.
Here's a look at the weather forecast Saturday evening.