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California Democrats hold "Take It Back" rally in San Francisco

California Democrats hold "Take It Back" rally in San Francisco

Country in the Park 2 brings thousands of country music fans out to Cal Expo

Country in the Park 2 brings thousands of country music fans out to Cal Expo

Friday evening Northern California weather forecast: Oct. 23, 2026

Friday evening Northern California weather forecast: Oct. 23, 2026

A behind-the-scenes look at Kings' color commentator Kayte Christensen's process

A behind-the-scenes look at Kings' color commentator Kayte Christensen's process

Fan sentiment and Beam Team trivia ahead of Kings' 2026 home opener

Fan sentiment and Beam Team trivia ahead of Kings' 2026 home opener

Friday midday Northern California weather forecast - October 23, 2026

Friday midday Northern California weather forecast - October 23, 2026

A look at Elk Grove's Diwali Festival

A look at Elk Grove's Diwali Festival

Roseville training program aims to address shortage of water workers

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

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

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

Voter intimidation, billionaire tax, death penalty

Voter intimidation, billionaire tax, death penalty

Thursday evening Northern California weather forecast - October 22, 2026

Thursday evening Northern California weather forecast - October 22, 2026

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

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

Thursday midday Northern California weather forecast - October 22, 2026

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

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