Residents in Mariposa and Tuolumne counties are concerned as the Pedro Fire threatens 350 structures, with one destroyed and power outages occurring. Evacuations have been lifted in some areas, with 15% containment reported.

A police chase of a stolen car in California ended in a fatal crash, leaving the driver dead and injuring passengers and the occupants of another vehicle.

Michelle Sechser of Folsom reaches the final round of the Lightweight Women's Double Sculls in Paris, aiming for an Olympic medal with partner Molly Reckford.

Karina Arceo from Kern County pleaded guilty to a credit card fraud scheme defrauding individuals of over $800,000.

A woman was fatally shot in South Sacramento, leading to a homicide investigation. The victim, in her 30s, was found near an apartment complex. No suspect information is available yet.

A man in his 50s died after his Ford Ranger hit a tree on Scenic Drive, Modesto. Police urge witnesses to email Officer Johnson at [email protected].

Sacramento Sheriff's detectives arrested a juvenile with two handguns and two AR-15-style pistols after thwarting a potential gang conflict. The suspect, previously known to law enforcement, was detained after a car chase.

A four-alarm fire at a Sacramento recycling facility required nearly 100 firefighters to respond, causing local disruptions and prompting health warnings due to the dense smoke. No injuries have been reported and the cause is under investigation.

Red Flag Warning issued in Sacramento Valley for critical fire weather, as firefighters combat Park Fire. Cooling expected this weekend with a gradual warming trend mid-next week.

A tortoise found amidst the Maria Fire in Calaveras County is being cared for by Cal Fire Madera-Mariposa-Merced Unit until its owners can be located.

Warren Elliot, a 70-year-old "jeeper," was found near Hell Hole Reservoir after going missing in Sierra Nevada during a trail maintenance trip. He will be taken to a hospital for evaluation.

The Elk Grove Police Department has announced a temporary closure of Sheldon Road at the railroad tracks for repairs from July 24-26, advising motorists to plan for delays and use alternate routes.

The Bay Area faces a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring up to 112 degrees, prompting a Heat Advisory. Relief is expected by Thursday with a slight cool down.