A Central California bio-lab operator and his partner were charged with conspiracy and wire fraud for misrepresenting the origin of COVID-19 test kits they sold.

Chaii, a new coffee shop in Tahoe Park, has opened where Starbucks once was, offering a range of colorful drinks and an eclectic food menu, with student discounts and hours catering to early birds and night owls alike.

A fire destroyed three mobile homes in Modesto, leaving families homeless and causing injuries to two residents and a firefighter. Agencies are investigating and providing aid to displaced individuals.

Sacramento State University proposes to increase student fees by $500 to fund services, despite concerns of affordability and financial burden on students.

Larry Lee Anderson Jr. pled guilty to causing the death of Lindhurst High assistant football coach Shane Bunn in a DUI-related incident, with a 15-years-to-life prison sentence set.

A four-alarm fire at a Modesto pallet yard caused $1.2 million in damage and injured a firefighter. It destroyed 200,000 pallets, vehicles, and nearby structures.

A 22-year-old man was arrested in Fairfield after a loaded, unregistered gun was found in his car during a traffic stop. The man, a convicted felon, was charged with possession of the firearm and driving on a suspended license.

Sacramento is facing continued high temperatures, with a cooling trend forecasted to begin Sunday. As the high-pressure system weakens, cooler air and higher humidity levels will lead to more comfortable conditions next week.

An arrest was made in a Sacramento stabbing case where one homeless man died and another was injured. The suspect, a parolee and former gang member, faces murder charges.

The Modesto Police Department is conducting an August safety operation for bicyclists and pedestrians, focusing on traffic law enforcement and education.

Northern California experiences a reprieve from intense heat, with the National Weather Service indicating a cooldown with higher humidity. Temperatures remain high but will become milder with below-normal highs expected in the extended forecast.

The Crozier Fire in El Dorado County has led to evacuation orders. Authorities are battling the blaze, which erupted near Slate Mountain and is currently at 75 acres uncontained.

Elk Grove launches an e-bike voucher program offering residents up to $1,000 to buy e-bikes from local shops, aiming to encourage sustainable commuting.