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.
Dog recovering after suspected mountain lion attack in Placerville
A 9-year-old boxer is recovering after veterinarians believe the dog survived a suspected mountain lion attack in the Placerville area.
Sacramento Railyards project takes shape as community gets look at what's next
What was once a mostly empty stretch of land is finally starting to resemble the vision Sacramento leaders have been talking about for years.
Loomis 9-year-old trades screen time for gardening, builds successful business
While many kids spend their summer vacation in front of a screen, 9-year-old Richard Andino is spending his days in the garden.
Wyclef Jean cancels California State Fair concert hours before showtime
Granny Award-winning artist Wyclef Jean was scheduled to perform Saturday at the Sky River Casino Stage, but the California State Fair announced just five hours before showtime that the concert had been canceled due to "unforeseen circumstances."
Roseville ER doctor suffers stroke on way to work, saved by his own team
An emergency room physician who has spent years treating stroke patients suddenly found himself on the other side of the hospital bed after suffering a stroke on his way to work in Roseville.
Lake Tahoe nonprofit's campaign encourages visitors to use alternative transportation
To help ease congestion and protect the Lake Tahoe area, the environmental nonprofit Keep Tahoe Blue is encouraging visitors to leave their cars parked and use alternative transportation through its new Car-Free Tahoe campaign.
Sacramento veterans fight national DAV over estate donation, headquarters, and chapter's future
What started as a donation of nearly $40,000 has turned into a legal fight over who controls a longtime Sacramento veterans chapter, its finances and its future.
Former Auburn elementary school becomes new home of Placer sheriff's academy
The former Rock Creek Elementary School campus is being transformed into the temporary home of the Placer County Sheriff's Office's new Regional Training Academy, where dozens of future law enforcement officers will soon begin their careers.
Sacramento Fire drones identify $300,000 in illegal fireworks violations on July 4
This Fourth of July marked the first time Sacramento Fire deployed its own drones and certified operators to monitor illegal fireworks across the city. Officials say it allows crews to trace fireworks back to where they were launched.
Roseville Fire plans major drone expansion to speed emergency response
What once required firefighters on the ground can now be done from the sky, and Roseville Fire says it's only the beginning.
Sacramento-area burn survivor hopes fireworks safety message lasts beyond the holiday
As another Independence Day comes to a close, safety advocates hope one message sticks with families long after the fireworks have faded.
Sacramento County foster youth lose ride service after budget cuts
The Sacramento County Board of Supervisors voted on June 11 to eliminate its contract with HopSkipDrive, a youth transportation service, with the approval of a budget that cut a total of $57 million from general fund departments.