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Cal Fire stays at the ready despite mostly quiet start to fire season

It's been a relatively quiet fire season but Cal Fire, the state's main firefighting agency, says they've been keeping their crews sharp for whatever happens next.

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Friday evening Northern California weather forecast: Oct. 15, 2026

Friday evening Northern California weather forecast: Oct. 15, 2026

California Prop. 4 would allow political campaigns to be publicly funded. Here's what to know.

California Prop. 4 would allow political campaigns to be publicly funded. Here's what to know.

Sacramento towing company accused of targeting Aftershock attendees without proper permit

Sacramento towing company accused of targeting Aftershock attendees without proper permit

Old Sacramento ends most weekend street closures after 60% drop in calls

Old Sacramento ends most weekend street closures after 60% drop in calls

Sacramento mother speaks out after son shoots, kills Oregon school shooter

Sacramento mother speaks out after son shoots, kills Oregon school shooter

"Witches on the Lake" event in Folsom aims to raise money for pediatric cancer

"Witches on the Lake" event in Folsom aims to raise money for pediatric cancer

Restoration of 1883 Clarksburg schoolhouse aims to preserve local history

Restoration of 1883 Clarksburg schoolhouse aims to preserve local history

Friday afternoon Northern California weather forecast - Oct. 16, 2026

Friday afternoon Northern California weather forecast - Oct. 16, 2026

Suspect shot after shooting Placer County sheriff K9

Suspect shot after shooting Placer County sheriff K9

Justice Department sues California over alleged noncitizen voter registrations

Justice Department sues California over alleged noncitizen voter registrations

CHP releases video of Tesla crashing into patrol car on I-80

CHP releases video of Tesla crashing into patrol car on I-80

Community fundraiser brings major upgrades to Folsom Zoo

Community fundraiser brings major upgrades to Folsom Zoo

Series of small fires sparked along American River Parkway

Series of small fires sparked along American River Parkway

Sacramento's Good Vibes & Strides all-girls walking club to hold event supporting foster youth

Sacramento's Good Vibes & Strides all-girls walking club to hold event supporting foster youth

PG&E's safety shutoffs impacts tens of thousands across California

PG&E's safety shutoffs impacts tens of thousands across California

Fire technology program offered by Cosumnes River College offers hope to woman after tragedy

Fire technology program offered by Cosumnes River College offers hope to woman after tragedy

Thursday evening Northern California weather forecast - October 15, 2026

Thursday evening Northern California weather forecast - October 15, 2026

Founder of Alert Wildfire discusses AI-driven camera system, how it helps California firefighters

Founder of Alert Wildfire discusses AI-driven camera system, how it helps California firefighters

Man hit and killed by train in Elk Grove

Man hit and killed by train in Elk Grove

Thursday midday Northern California weather forecast - October 15, 2026

Thursday midday Northern California weather forecast - October 15, 2026

Funding sought by South Placer Fire District as Placer County voters consider Measure B

Funding sought by South Placer Fire District as Placer County voters consider Measure B

Sacramento summit explores how local culture can draw visitors year-round

Sacramento summit explores how local culture can draw visitors year-round

Goldensky reveals headliners for 2027 return to Sacramento

Goldensky reveals headliners for 2027 return to Sacramento

Rat infestation in Linda neighborhood raises community health concerns

Rat infestation in Linda neighborhood raises community health concerns

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