Lack of snow challenges Sierra resorts ahead of busy holiday season
A lack of snowfall is creating growing challenges for Sierra resorts, just as they head into what is typically the busiest time of the year.
Placer County supervisors narrowly approve Hope Way Apartments in Penryn
After hours of emotional testimony, the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted 3–2 to move forward with the proposed Hope Way Apartments development in Penryn.
Lincoln firefighter who helped shape city's fire department retires after 35 years of service
After more than three decades of service, Lincoln Fire Department retired engineer Corey Leighty is closing a chapter that helped shape both the department and the growing city it serves.
Thieves take copper from Meals on Wheels Sacramento County, impacting nonprofit's operations
A local nonprofit that serves some of Sacramento's most vulnerable residents was forced to change how it delivered meals Friday, after thieves targeted a key source of their operations.
Explaining Tule Fog blanketing Sacramento Valley as foothills see clear skies
It's a tale of two climates across the Sacramento region: dense Tule Fog locking the valley under a cold, gray blanket, while the foothills enjoy clear skies and warm sunshine.
California district attorneys call for long-term state funding for Prop 36 treatment programs
On Wednesday, district attorneys and supporters gathered in Sacramento to talk about progress and the growing urgency for stable funding.
A week after deadly mass shooting, Stockton found a moment of light
One week after a mass shooting that left four people dead and thirteen others wounded, thousands of Stockton families gathered downtown Saturday night for the city's annual Christmas tree lighting.
Truckee businesses feeling the slow start to winter, hopeful for more snowfall
A slow start to Sierra snowfall is putting early-season pressure on Truckee businesses that rely on winter tourism, even as ski resorts race to open using man-made snow.
Parole hearing for Justine Vanderschoot's convicted killer advanced to week before Christmas
A prominent Placer County murder case is back in the spotlight just weeks before the holidays.
Boreal Mountain relies heavily on snowmaking amid warm weather, lack of snow
At Boreal Mountain in Soda Springs, warm temperatures and a lack of early-season storms forced crews to rely heavily on snowmaking just to get their first runs open.
Roseville man works to preserve Maidu history on Thanksgiving
On a day that highlights the deep Native American roots woven into the foundation of the United States, one Roseville man is working tirelessly to keep his culture alive.
Dining out for Thanksgiving surges, Roseville bistro preps for 400 diners
At Rose Park Bistro in Roseville, staff spent the day prepping for what they expect will be a record crowd.
Granite Bay High student spreads holiday cheer with Toys for Tots
A 16-year-old Granite Bay High student is spreading holiday cheer by helping make sure kids in the community don't go without a present this Christmas.
Rocklin Unified weighs e-bike policy as safety concerns grow
E-bikes have become a familiar sight outside Rocklin campuses, especially at Granite Oaks Middle School, where students pour out of class each afternoon and onto electric wheels.
How climate change is reshaping the art and science of Sierra snowmaking
Increasingly, resorts are turning to experts whose full-time job is figuring out how to make winter, even when winter doesn't show up.