The CAL FIRE Amador-El Dorado Unit reported 1,429 lightning strikes over two days, causing 10 small fires that were all contained due to their swift response.

A Fresno mother was convicted for giving her felon son a gun, facing up to 10 years in prison upon sentencing. Her son, Taylor, also convicted, was caught with the weapon by police.

Nevada County reintroduces the Market Match Program for CalFresh recipients, offering fund matching at farmers markets and subsidized CSA boxes, starting September 6.

The Lodi Fire Department introduced a new ladder truck at a Push-In Ceremony, enhancing their firefighting capabilities with advanced technology and equipment.

A Fresno man, Ady Perez, has been sentenced to five years in prison for his involvement in distributing fentanyl, including an incident involving a car chase with police.

The 2-7 Fire in Vallecito, Calaveras County, prompts evacuation warnings, spreads to 100 acres, and may result in road caution on CA-4. Fire chief urges immediate evacuation when alerted.

Power outages in Sacramento affected over 9,000 SMUD customers, possibly due to strong winds. Restoration was expected by early afternoon, with crews addressing the issue.

South Dakota State defeated Sacramento State 20-3 with a strong defense and consistent offense, while Sacramento State's new players struggled to perform.

K9 Zero, a three-year-old Belgian Malinois from the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office, died during surgery despite life-saving efforts. He was trained in patrol and narcotics detection.

Folsom Police, working with school staff and multiple agencies, recovered a stolen E-bike from Folsom High School and arrested two suspects.

Sacramento Police seized drugs and firearms from a home, including two assault weapons and three handguns, with arrests made in an ongoing investigation.

Two Californians were indicted by a federal jury on charges of fentanyl distribution and illegal gun possession as part of a multi-agency investigation.

California's new statewide task force will target homeless encampments in Sacramento and nine other major cities within 30 days. Governor Newsom's coordinated approach aims to distinguish state efforts from federal enforcement strategies.