A man was arrested for setting a backfire during the Thompson Fire in Butte County, risking public and firefighter safety, as the fire led to widespread evacuations.

Two drownings occurred on July 4th along Yuba River, with victims recovered from South Yuba River Recreation Area and Bridgeport Recreation Area, prompting officials to stress river safety.

Gun rights groups, including the Firearms Policy Coalition, are suing California over an 11% tax on firearms and ammunition, claiming it violates the Second Amendment.

The Thompson Fire in Butte County has burned 3,000 acres with 0% containment, prompting evacuations for roughly 28,000 residents. Power outages affect 4,000 customers. Intense firefighting efforts continue with aircraft, engines, and dozers deployed.

Residents in Lincoln, Rocklin, and Roseville will vote on Measure B, a 30-year half-cent sales tax for transport projects like widening Highway 65, in November.

California's November ballot will feature two crime and punishment measures seeking to amend Proposition 47, with one proposing tougher penalties for repeat offenders and fentanyl dealers, and another offering a less stringent alternative.

A man suffered life-threatening injuries from a shooting in south Sacramento; the incident followed an argument in a silver Mustang. No arrests have been made.

Police arrested Robert Meyer Sr. and Sareya Sexton, both 23, on suspicion of homicide and child abuse after their one-month-old was pronounced dead with signs of violence.

Yolo County Board of Supervisors approves placement of a library funding measure on the November election ballot, proposing a tax increase to support library operations and facilities.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved the FY 2024-25 budget, focused on growth and economic stability, including a 10% contingency reserve and $52.2 million for capital projects.