"Total disbelief": Cat missing for nearly 6 years reunited with owner thanks to microchip
A West Sacramento woman got the surprise of a lifetime Saturday when she was reunited with her missing cat after nearly 6 years.
First "low snow" of the season dumps several inches in foothills
While the Sierra got rocked by back-to-back weekends of heavy snow storms, this marks the first big snow of the season down in the lower elevations of the foothills.
UC Davis breakthrough dog cancer trial provides promising link for humans
Could man's best friend ultimately help find a cure for cancer? Researchers at UC Davis think so. Doctors for humans linked hands with doctors for animals, hoping their groundbreaking study on new cancer treatment in dogs will one day save the lives of people.
UC Davis breakthrough dog cancer trial provides promising link for humans
Could man's best friend ultimately help find a cure for cancer? Researchers at UC Davis think so. Doctors for humans linked hands with doctors for animals, hoping their groundbreaking study on new cancer treatment in dogs will one day save the lives of people.
Triple-threat: California one of the worst states for flu as RSV, COVID remain high
As fingers are crossed that RSV has hit its peak, California is seeing high flu activity, among the worst in the United States, according to the CDC, which classifies the state's flu transmission as "very high."
Heavy snow in the Sierra impacts mountain travel
Business was booming on a snowy day in the Sierra, especially for the last stop before Echo Summit on Highway 50.
Sierra rain turns to snow ahead of second round of winter weather
A weekend snowstorm expected to hit the Sierra started falling Saturday, worsening driving conditions by the minute.
"Happy to be alive": Modesto cop who lost leg in shootout attack returns to the job
Officer Michael Rokaitis, who nearly lost his life when shot twice in the line of duty in August 2021, returned to work Monday after more than a year of recovery.
Preparations underway early as forecasts show snow, gusty winds across Sierra, foothills
A system that could bring 2-3 feet of snow in the Sierra will not stop there. Forecasts show lighter snow in the lower elevations overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. Power crews with PG&E have been hard at work getting ready for what could be the first big snow of December with expected gusty winds and rain in Sacramento.
"I know that I am inhaling smoke": Neighbors of senior apartments in Wheatland want smoking ban enforced
At a senior living apartment complex in Wheatland, neighbors, fearing the risk of secondhand smoke or vape exposure, organized an effort to try and crack down on those breaking the no-smoking rule.
USPS heads into busy holiday shipping season with fewer workers, better technology
United States Postal Service leaders say though the agency is going into this holiday season with fewer workers than in recent years, it's prepared.
"Love will win": Sacramento LGBTQ+ community honors 5 Club Q victims
Sacramento's LGBTQ+ community hosted a candlelight vigil Wednesday night in midtown to stop and remember the five lives lost when a gunman opened fire on a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs on Nov. 19.
Doctors warn against serving up flu, COVID and RSV at your Thanksgiving gathering
Thanksgiving is almost here and this holiday season will feel like a return to normalcy for many families. But health experts say they don't want people to be too quick to move on from some health precautions as other viruses like RSV and flu are making a big comeback.
"Faith in humanity" restored: Neighbors rally to find dog missing after fatal DUI crash in Rio Linda
A dog that went missing after a fatal DUI crash was found safe after members of the Rio Linda community rallied to bring him home.
Inflation taking a toll on food banks and families ahead of Thanksgiving
Inflation is hitting the "givers" hard, who are having to get creative while putting together holiday meal boxes for food-insecure families.