"It's like a family reunion": Yolo County Fair kicks off, heat safety a top priority amid 100+ degree highs
The Yolo County Fair opened for its 88th year Wednesday night with the slogan, "It gets better every year."
Elk Grove cashes in on Sky River Casino, economic impact of 1-year anniversary
Sky River Casino is celebrating a major milestone: its one-year anniversary. The city of Elk Grove and surrounding Sacramento County has cashed in on an economic boost since the casino opened its doors.
The Adventures of "Duckleberry Finn": Abandoned, injured duck on his way to clean bill of health thanks to East Sacramento neighbors
The community raised over $1100 online to get Duckleberry the surgery he needed this week.
Mosquito mayhem? Modesto area neighbors fed up, moving due to bug bite boom
Neighbors in Empire are at their breaking point and even moving out of their apartment home complex, fed up with being a 24/7 bug buffet.
Class turns to wine in Lodi schools. How students find the "why" behind the wine.
A winery is not your typical classroom, just as the science behind the making of wine is not your typical lesson plan. But a unique program is making both a reality for high school students across the San Joaquin Valley.
Loud booming sound heard overnight in Davis found to be bird cannon
Loud booms could be heard night after night in rural East Davis, waking some neighbors from their sleep and prompting many to call county supervisors to ask for a solution.
Ranzo family fights release of 1 of 4 men convicted in brutal Modesto murders
For the first time, one of four men convicted in a brutal Modesto double murder has a real shot at walking free. Jeffrey Allen Maria, 61, was granted parole in March 2023 for his role in the murders that took place more than 40 years ago. He was 17 at the time.
Sacramento police investigating possible attempted abduction at Natomas park
Westhampton Park in north Natomas is frequented by children and families with its playground and greenspace. Now, it's the center of a police investigation into a possible attempted kidnapping.
Vallejo police shortage a "state of emergency," outside agencies to be called in to help
It's not your everyday police emergency; this time, the call for help is coming from inside the department.
Grass fire in north Sacramento is a picture of fire season fears
Of California's 20 most destructive fires, Cal Fire data shows that more than half happened in the months of September and October. With many months to go, recent grass fires are a reminder to do what you can at your home to be prepared.
House and vegetation fire forces evacuations in Solano County
A fire in Solano County has burned one home and could be threatening others.
Crash concerns? Yolo Causeway sees 3 wrecks, 1 fatal, the week shoulder construction kicks off
Part of the Yolo Causeway saw preliminary shoulder construction work kick off this week; and since, three crashes. One of them was fatal.
American dream in Stockton: Founder of popular El Dorado Market turns 100, shares journey from immigrant to business owner
On his 100th birthday, the family of Stockton's Don Emiliano Solorio Sr. gathered to celebrate both life and legacy.
Getting answers: What are "Level 1" homeless camps and when can Sacramento sweep them?
The City of Sacramento and its police department forced the removal of more than 100 people at a homeless encampment outside Stanford Park in Midtown on C and 28th streets Wednesday morning. Notices to vacate started going up on tents Tuesday.
East Sacramento neighbors fear escalation after "shocking" string of Pride flag thefts
Neighbors in East Sacramento surrounding McKinley Park say home surveillance video links a string of Pride flag thefts and vandalism at their homes.