Forest Service proposal could change protections in California for roadless areas
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Rule, a move that could change how some undeveloped forest areas in California are managed.
Bear calls rise around Lake Tahoe as California, Nevada take different approaches
Because Lake Tahoe spans California and Nevada, how officials respond to bears can look very different depending on which side of the lake you're on.
As FAIR plan costs rise, Dutch Flat residents rally to keep community center afloat
Tucked into the foothills, the Dutch Flat Community Center is more than a historic building. For decades, it has served as a gathering place for the people who call this small Gold Country community home.
Coming off a late winter freeze, Apple Hill farmers find ways to move forward
The apple crop at Apple Hill in El Dorado County looks a little different this year, but farmers said there is still plenty to enjoy as fall gets underway.
Sacramento region removes roadside call boxes after more than 30 years
They're a piece of Sacramento-area history, call boxes that once served as a lifeline for drivers before cellphones became commonplace. Now, the Sacramento region is hanging up the phone.
Volunteers at El Dorado County's Pilot Peak keep watch for wildfires
High above El Dorado County, volunteers at the Pilot Peak Lookout Tower spend hours scanning the horizon for one thing that could signal danger: smoke.
West Roseville schools race to keep up with rapid population growth
The Roseville City School District added 377 students between the 2024-25 and 2025-26 school years. That growth is already creating a very real challenge: making sure there's enough space for current and future students.
Gann Fire survivors begin road to recovery as state resources move in
Weeks after the Gann Fire destroyed homes and upended lives in a small Calaveras County community, survivors are beginning to look toward what comes next.
Suspect arrested on suspicion of starting Clover Fire in Alta Sierra area
The evacuation order and warning were lifted for the Clover Fire in the Alta Sierra area in Nevada County on Friday afternoon.
Rocklin High students push for longer eating period after Monday brunch was shortened
A new bell schedule this school year cut Rocklin High's Monday brunch period from 20 minutes to just 12 minutes, leaving students with little time to get food and eat before the next class.
Ione Elementary works to get flea problem under control
Students returning to Ione Elementary for a new school year received an unpleasant welcome: fleas.
Sacramento-area school district promotes AI literacy in the classroom
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of the classroom at San Juan Unified, where teachers and students are learning how to use the technology.
Sacramento splash parks, pools and ice cream parlors all popular spots as temperatures soar
As a heat dome pushed temperatures higher across much of the West, residents around Sacramento found creative and refreshing ways to stay cool.
Rising costs push Northern California food entrepreneurs to rethink traditional business model
As the cost of opening traditional brick-and-mortar businesses continues to climb, more Northern California food entrepreneurs are rethinking how they do business, from building home-based operations to working out of shared commercial kitchens.
Placer County homeless count drops nearly 10% as supportive housing expands
While some communities across California continue to see homelessness increase, Placer County is reporting progress.