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.
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.