PG&E launches major undergrounding project in Foresthill amid fire safety concerns
Questions were answered Tuesday night for residents in Foresthill as PG&E kicked off a massive undergrounding project.
Thieves steal $15,000 in fireworks from school fundraiser, putting school programs in question
A fireworks stand fundraising for a Sacramento-area school is facing a major setback after thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of fireworks.
Concerns rise over potentially above-average California fire season amid dry hot weather
This year's fire season has some officials worried following last year's unusually low fire activity.
Stockton Pride Festival returns after pandemic hiatus
Stockton's Pride Festival was back in action after taking a hiatus following the pandemic.
86th annual Placer County Fair features massive indoor area to beat the heat
With triple-digit temperatures expected throughout the weekend, organizers say they are better prepared for the heat than ever before.
Lodi homeowner demands action after third car crashes into his home in 3 years
A man in Lodi says he is fed up after three cars crashed into his home in the last three years.
2 Sacramento-area crawdad festivals spotlight Cajun cuisine this Father's Day weekend
Two Crawdad festivals kick off Saturday; one is the annual Crawdad festival in Isleton and the other is at Cal Expo in Sacramento.
New Lodi school district policy allows parents to decide on appropriate books for teens
The Lodi Unified School District has approved a new policy allowing parents to decide whether certain books are appropriate for their teens.
Sunken boat recovered from Lake Tahoe after fire raises environmental concerns
A sunken boat on Lake Tahoe has now been recovered after catching fire in the Cedar Flat area on Sunday.
New retail theft program leads to major arrest in Placer County
A new statewide program to crack down on organized retail theft in California appears to be working.
Placer County shuts down Hidden Falls amid extreme heat, fire danger
Hidden Falls Regional Park is closed through Thursday due to excessive heat and high fire danger.
Man, woman arrested after shooting and hourslong standoff in Fairfield
A man and woman are in custody following a shooting and an hours-long standoff in Fairfield on Friday. It happened near the corner of Dover Avenue and San Remo Street.
Street survivor to sanctuary, "Robin Hood" the Rooster finds safety after harrowing journey
It's like a story out of a Pixar movie, only this one is real. A lone rooster fighting to survive on the streets of Antioch for weeks is now safe.
1,500 acres of land in Placer County protected against residential development
A significant piece of land near Auburn's Lake Clementine is now officially protected from residential development.
Keyes fire officials ask for community's help as they hope to build new fire station
Fire officials in Keyes hope to build a new fire station. They say the 60-year-old fire station is outdated and unable to meet the needs of the community.