Toxic algae concerns rise in South Lake Tahoe after a viral post about a dog's death leads to increased testing and cautionary measures at local beaches.

A woman with severe burns from a July 4th incident in Modesto died, with unclear circumstances surrounding the fire that injured her. An investigation is ongoing.

A woman linked to prison smuggling was arrested in Roseville, CA, after a coordinated effort by local police, the CDCR, and Ohio authorities, where she faces multiple fraud charges.

Sacramento Police respond to an armed individual in a South Sacramento neighborhood, establishing a perimeter and issuing evacuation and shelter-in-place orders. The situation is ongoing.

The Royal Fire has burned 168 acres in Tahoe National Forest; evacuations are in effect. Missing hikers were found safely. The fire may have started from an escaped campfire.

Three drownings occurred in Nevada County over a day, including one at Scotts Flat Lake. Officials remind the public of water safety as the community mourns the losses.

A man named Michael Collier was arrested for a fatal stabbing at a Linda gas station after deputies reviewed surveillance footage. The victim died despite medical efforts.

A DUI-related crash in Sacramento injured five people, including minors, after a car hit barriers and flipped on Business 80. The driver was arrested, and an investigation is ongoing.

A woman in a wheelchair was fatally struck by a semi-truck at a Sacramento intersection. The driver was not considered under the influence and no charges have been reported.

A vehicle crashed into a Fair Oaks apartment complex near Sunrise Boulevard, causing minor structural damage but no injuries. The cause is under investigation.

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.

The French Fire in Mariposa County prompts mandatory evacuations amid a California heatwave, with 400 acres burned and power outages impacting residents.

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.