Ripon police officer rescues passenger from burning vehicle, suffers 2nd-degree burns
A Central California police officer suffered second-degree burns while rescuing a person from a burning vehicle Monday night.
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A Central California police officer suffered second-degree burns while rescuing a person from a burning vehicle Monday night.
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Ripon only has three paramedics year-round, and none of them were able to make it to staff the department's sole ambulance.
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A fire continues to burn at a bulk nut storage facility in Ripon as of Tuesday.
The Ripon Little League is entering the high-stakes bidding war for Major League Baseball superstar Shohei Otani, taking a swing for the free agent.
On Wednesday, a Ripon resident looked up at around 8:30 p.m. to see a mysterious streak sear across the sky. Video captured on Tammy Pimentel's doorbell camera shows a fireball-like object trailing for nearly 20 seconds overhead.
A big rig caught fire and was impacting traffic on Highway 99 in Ripon on Monday.
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A Ripon family at the center of a search warrant as part of an ongoing investigation into an illegal fireworks operation called the tactics used by law enforcement to serve the warrant "excessive."
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Two Stockton women were found dead in a car that went into the Stanislaus River near the Spring Creek Country Club, authorities say.
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A man is under arrest in connection to a shooting that happened last Friday in Ripon that left one person hurt.
A woman was arrested Thursday after leading officers on a chase in a stolen car, the Ripon Police Department said.
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Officers were led on a chase that ended at the Ripon Elementary School playground late Tuesday morning, police say.
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Police arrested a suspect in connection to an illegal marijuana grow in Ripon Friday morning.
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Helene flooded a North Carolina facility that manufactures 60% of the nation's IV doses, so now hospitals are preparing for a potential shortage.
One of the hottest new executive chefs in California's Central Valley is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by serving up not only incredible dishes at her restaurant but also an inspiring story of how she got there.
Local agencies are looking to find a permanent home for the Myers Watercraft Inspection Station.
Sacramento-area officials are on the lookout for a type of mosquito capable of spreading dangerous diseases. Its proliferation is so much of a concern that authorities are now asking the public for help spotting it.
A multiple-vehicle crash in on the Lake Natoma Crossing Bridge in Folsom Sunday afternoon left at least five people hurt, authorities said.
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Firefighters rescued three people from an early-morning fire at their duplex in North Highlands, fire officials said.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
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A wildfire burning next to Clear Lake in Lake County was further contained Sunday and mandatory evacuations were lifted, authorities said.
An incessant and dangerous heat wave blistering Northern California peaked Sunday with another round of record-breaking temperatures in the Bay Area and Sacramento Valley before gradual cooling begins.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is awarding 18 communities with nearly $131 million to clear homeless encampments while also providing shelter and support.
Hundreds of miles of the Klamath River are now free after the largest dam removal project in U.S. history was completed Wednesday.
The short week means there will be little time spent going over all the mistakes from Sunday, but there were plenty.
LeBron and Bronny James made history today as the first father-son duo to play together in the NBA.
This marked the second time this season that San Francisco (2-3) blew a double-digit lead in the fourth quarter to a division rival, having done it in Week 3 against the Los Angeles Rams.
The 49ers along with their fans are going to be sweating it out in their red and gold for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, with temperatures expected to be in the 90s at kickoff at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Athletics outfielder Brent Rooker underwent surgery on his right forearm after being bothered by an elbow issue that limited him to playing primarily designated hitter this season.
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Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage from Florida into the Appalachian mountains and killed more than 225 people across multiple states.
Hundreds of roads across Western North Carolina remain closed and damaged, including portions of Interstate 40.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday that the state is awarding 18 communities with nearly $131 million to clear homeless encampments while also providing shelter and support.
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With one major medical supplier's production hubs closed, hospitals say they are rationing IV fluid bags and employing other conservation measures.
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California lawmakers are trying again to give public school teachers paid family leave. Critics worry it could come at the actual expense of students.
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St. Mary Cemetery has found itself at the center of controversy following revelations that it improperly managed graves, including burying someone in the wrong plot and moving a grave without notifying the family.
A new wildfire burning near the Nevada and Placer county line has forced officials to issue mandatory evacuations in both counties on Saturday.
As wildfires rage across California, new research reveals an alarming impact on one of the region's most vital industries: agriculture.
California voters will be asked to authorize the state to borrow $10 billion to pay for climate and environmental projects, including wildfire prevention.
Forward progress has been stopped for a fire burning in southeastern Butte County that forced officials to issue evacuation warnings on Thursday.
El Dorado and Placer County communities continue to recover two years after the Mosquito Fire burned more than 76,000 acres.
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.
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Inflation and California's higher wages are driving up the cost of dining out, but the Call Kurtis team has found some relief for your wallet in the form of discount gift cards for restaurants.
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Sacramento has recorded its 50th day of 100-degree heat this year.
Nina Burns reports.
Hurricane Helene flooded a North Carolina facility that manufactures 60% of the nation's IV fluid doses, so now hospitals are preparing for a potential shortage.