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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

Sacramento to get its first sensory-friendly theater program

Sacramento to get its first sensory-friendly theater program

California homeowners can get funds for wildfire safety under new loan program

California homeowners can get funds for wildfire safety under new loan program

Valley Hi Drive neighbors call for safety improvements months after deadly crash

Valley Hi Drive neighbors call for safety improvements months after deadly crash

Teen soccer star from Woodland uses platform to celebrate Mexican heritage

Teen soccer star from Woodland uses platform to celebrate Mexican heritage

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Wednesday evening Northern California weather forecast: Oct. 14, 2026

PG&E expands possible safety shutoffs to 88,000 customers across 29 counties

PG&E expands possible safety shutoffs to 88,000 customers across 29 counties

Therapy dogs help ease travel stress at Sacramento International Airport

Therapy dogs help ease travel stress at Sacramento International Airport

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Wednesday midday Northern California weather forecast - October 14, 2026

Grape deals | Lunch Break with Michael Marks

Grape deals | Lunch Break with Michael Marks

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PG&E implementing third Northern California PSPS in span of a week

Several northbound I-5 lanes in Lodi closed after big rig crash

Several northbound I-5 lanes in Lodi closed after big rig crash

Person found dead in Roseville after report of possible stabbing

Person found dead in Roseville after report of possible stabbing

Davis voters to decide on 232-acre housing development plan this November

Davis voters to decide on 232-acre housing development plan this November

Modesto city officials move forward with crackdown on reckless bike riding

Modesto city officials move forward with crackdown on reckless bike riding

Stockton City Council removes Jason Lee from position of vice mayor

Stockton City Council removes Jason Lee from position of vice mayor

California hospital delivers 4 sets of twins

California hospital delivers 4 sets of twins

100-year-old WWII veteran from Sacramento area receives Purple Heart

100-year-old WWII veteran from Sacramento area receives Purple Heart

Stockton City Council discusses Jason Lee's future as vice mayor

Stockton City Council discusses Jason Lee's future as vice mayor

Suspect in Marysville grocery store stabbing pleads not guilty

Suspect in Marysville grocery store stabbing pleads not guilty

Thousands across California face possible power shutoffs in PG&E's latest PSPS event

Thousands across California face possible power shutoffs in PG&E's latest PSPS event

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