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A look at Elk Grove's Diwali Festival

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Roseville training program aims to address shortage of water workers

ICE responds to Woodland police's dispute of pedestrian collision claims

ICE responds to Woodland police's dispute of pedestrian collision claims

Latest after Citrus Heights police shoot man armed with knife after chase

Latest after Citrus Heights police shoot man armed with knife after chase

Proposed billionaire wealth tax nearly drove Mark Zuckerberg out of California, Meta says

Proposed billionaire wealth tax nearly drove Mark Zuckerberg out of California, Meta says

Cal Fire says it's "a long ways out" before fire season is over, despite recent rainfall

Cal Fire says it's "a long ways out" before fire season is over, despite recent rainfall

Man shot by Citrus Heights police officers after pursuit involving multiple agencies

Man shot by Citrus Heights police officers after pursuit involving multiple agencies

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How California will try to implement organized baseball across its state prisons

Voter intimidation, billionaire tax, death penalty

Voter intimidation, billionaire tax, death penalty

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Thursday evening Northern California weather forecast - October 22, 2026

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2 arrested in connection to stolen bronze horse statue, Sacramento police say

Fulton Avenue closed after law enforcement shooting, the Sacramento County Sheriff's office says

Fulton Avenue closed after law enforcement shooting, the Sacramento County Sheriff's office says

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Thursday midday Northern California weather forecast - October 22, 2026

Sacramento’s Lavender Heights businesses form alliance over parking rates, public safety concerns

Sacramento’s Lavender Heights businesses form alliance over parking rates, public safety concerns

UOP law students break down California ballot measures to help voters

UOP law students break down California ballot measures to help voters

House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns in Stockton for GOP congressional candidate Kevin Lincoln

House Speaker Mike Johnson campaigns in Stockton for GOP congressional candidate Kevin Lincoln

Thousands of California state workers hold one-day strike over pay, healthcare, and remote work

Thousands of California state workers hold one-day strike over pay, healthcare, and remote work

Controversy over federal immigration vehicle striking man in Woodland

Controversy over federal immigration vehicle striking man in Woodland

Filipino comic book artist's Stockton-based wife keeps his legacy alive

Filipino comic book artist's Stockton-based wife keeps his legacy alive

Flood insurance a focus as Sacramento County prepares for wet weather

Flood insurance a focus as Sacramento County prepares for wet weather

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Wednesday evening Northern California weather forecast - October 21, 2026

CHP investigating deadly crash on County Road 17 near Woodland

CHP investigating deadly crash on County Road 17 near Woodland

Little Manila Rising Center seeks to preserve Filipino history in Stockton

Little Manila Rising Center seeks to preserve Filipino history in Stockton

Good Samaritan saves woman from Modesto house fire

Good Samaritan saves woman from Modesto house fire

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