Inmate death at California State Prison, Sacramento investigated as homicide
The death of an inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento, is being investigated as a homicide, officials said on Tuesday.
Woman admits to starting Fred Mountain Fire near California-Nevada border, officials say
A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of intentionally starting the Fred Mountain Fire, one of two wildfires that have merged at the California-Nevada border as thousands of people remain under evacuation orders and warnings.
Armed suspect on roof arrested after Sacramento apartment fire, police say
Sacramento police arrested a suspect Monday night after he armed himself with a knife and lit fires at an apartment building, officials said.
Crews stop forward progress of Hawk Fire in Somerset area of El Dorado County
Crews in Northern California's El Dorado County have stopped the forward progress of a wildfire that prompted mandatory evacuation orders and warnings for parts of the Somerset area, officials said Monday.
1 killed in Yolo County crash that knocked down power poles, CHP says
One person was killed Friday night after a vehicle crashed into a power pole in Yolo County, the California Highway Patrol said.
Earth, Wind & Fire's concert with Lionel Richie at Chase Center postponed because of band member's medical emergency
The Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire concert scheduled for Thursday night at San Francisco's Chase Center was postponed because of a medical emergency involving a member of Earth, Wind & Fire.
2 injured in suspected road-rage shooting in North Sacramento, police say
Two people were injured in a suspected road-rage shooting Wednesday evening in North Sacramento, officials said.
Teen rescued after jumping from Rainbow Bridge in Folsom, officials say
A teenage girl who jumped into Lake Natoma from Rainbow Bridge in Folsom was taken to a hospital Wednesday after landing on her back and getting stranded on a rock, officials said.
Gann Fire remains over 10,000 acres as officials allow some re-entry
Calaveras County officials said residents could return to their properties in the listed fire zones and advised them to be cautious of fire-damaged structures.
Gann Fire evacuees recount fleeing from homes as fast-moving flames grow
For Mary Anne and Glenn Meeks, the fire's rapid growth left little time to prepare. The couple spent the night at an evacuation center in Valley Springs after flames moved to within a few miles of their home.
Northern California Gann Fire in Calaveras County tops 7,000 acres with no containment
The Northern California wildfire has burned 7,052 acres with no containment, keeping evacuations in place near New Hogan Lake.
Amador County Fair employee accused of child sex abuse faces additional allegations
An Amador County Fair carnival employee accused of sexually abusing a child is now facing additional allegations after several people came forward following his arrest, law enforcement officials said.
California ties emerge after Idaho In-N-Out mass shooting that killed 3
One of the people killed was Ashley Garibay, an In-N-Out associate from Stockton. Among those credited with helping prevent even more bloodshed is Austin Scott James, a former Sacramento-area resident.
Firefighters injured as crews battle fire at Foster City condominium complex
Fire crews in Foster City remained on the scene Monday, after a six-alarm fire at a condominium complex damaged dozens of units.
Bystander CPR helps save 18-year-old after near-drowning at San Gregorio State Beach
An 18-year-old was hospitalized Sunday evening after bystanders performed CPR following a near-drowning at San Gregorio State Beach, Cal Fire said.