Sacramento County officials urge residents to get flood insurance as 'Super El Niño' looms
Sacramento County District 5 Supervisor Pat Hume is urging residents to prepare for heavy rain and possible flooding.
California State Parks officer recounts rescuing woman from burning car on Highway 70
Two California State Parks officers are being praised for rescuing a woman trapped inside a burning, overturned car along Highway 70 in Butte County.
Thousands of Placer County residents warned of possible PG&E shutoffs
More than 9,000 customers in Placer County are among those who have been warned they could lose electricity beginning Wednesday evening.
Final rehearsals and preparations underway for the 20th Annual California Capital Airshow.
The two-day aviation festival offers hours of performances for attendees.
California sees early flu spike. Health officials report 34 deaths.
Experts say they are tracking significant flu activity nationwide, while an early spike in California has health officials on high alert.
Summer-like October heat hasn't stopped fall fun at Apple Hill
Fall at Apple Hill usually means flannels, boots and crisp mountain air. But so far this year, visitors are trading their sweaters for shorts and tank tops as summer-like temperatures continue across Northern California.
Early October fall heat puts Northern California fire crews on high alert
An unusual stretch of October heat is raising concerns about fire danger across Northern California, with temperatures expected to climb to triple digits in some areas.
Father says woman killed outside Sacramento trampoline park was trying to leave abusive marriage
A woman killed in a shooting outside an Arden-area trampoline park was trying to leave what her father described as an abusive marriage with the man now accused of killing her.
Sacramento adds free security patrols in Lavender Heights after recent attacks
Sacramento is increasing security patrols in the Lavender Heights district following a series of recent attacks that have raised concerns about safety in the LGBTQ+ community.
Sacramento concertgoers say they weren't notified after music festival postponed
Concert-goers arrived in Downtown Sacramento on Saturday expecting a day of reggae, hip-hop and food vendors. Instead, they found an empty park.
Winters bans e-bikes from sidewalks, city parks in latest safety push
The city of Winters is cracking down on e-bikes with stricter regulations on where they can be ridden.
6 bear cubs killed in Lake Tahoe area, prompting advocates to urge drivers to slow down
Wildlife advocates in Lake Tahoe are urging drivers to slow down and stay alert after six bear cubs were hit and killed within the past two weeks.
Woman attacked by otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe, receives nearly 40 stitches
An open-water swimmer says a routine morning swim in Lake Tahoe turned into a frightening encounter when an otter attacked her underwater.
PG&E uses new tech to speed up Sierra power line undergrounding
Pacific Gas and Electric is turning to new technology as it works to bury hundreds of miles of power lines across California's Sierra Nevada, a massive effort aimed at reducing wildfire risk and improving electrical reliability.
Lawmakers call for crackdown on wildfire betting
Wagering on wildfires — that's what some people are doing on some prediction markets. But lawmakers say betting on a disaster crosses a line, and they're now pushing for new restrictions to stop it.