CAL FIRE and Sierra Pacific Industries will conduct a controlled burn in El Dorado County today for wildfire mitigation, covering 30 acres, pending suitable weather and a 'Go/No Go' checklist.

Sacramento's Veterans Day forecast predicts mostly cloudy skies with highs of 73°F, while Wednesday sees a 30% chance of showers and highs around 69°F. Unsettled weather with showers and possible thunderstorms is expected Thursday through Monday.

A Yolo County judge refused mental‑health diversion for former UC Davis fire chief Nathan Trauernicht, keeping an embezzlement prosecution over alleged falsified overtime payments alive.

UCSB Gauchos prepare to face Sacramento State Hornets with both teams holding 2-0 records. Despite back-to-back wins, Hornets’ coach Mike Bibby criticizes his team's lackluster performance and emphasizes teamwork.

A judge handed Darin Chastain 25 years to life after a jury convicted him in the 2022 beating death of Carmichael neighbor James Raleigh. The sentence has left neighbors demanding action.

Sacramento DA won't charge a transit employee in a teen's fatal stabbing due to insufficient evidence. Berry's family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and transit authority.

Pet Evolution in Folsom launched a pet food drive to help families affected by the government shutdown feed their pets, while also working with the local SPCA to support up to 150 families with dog food.

The Rancho Cordova Police Department has intensified traffic enforcement, catching a driver at 100 MPH on Sunrise Boulevard. The offender faces hefty fines and potential license suspension.

Sacramento celebrated its second annual Native American Heritage Month Parade with music, dance, and art, drawing nearly 1,000 attendees to honor and educate about Native culture.

Sandbox VR opens in Downtown Sacramento, offering immersive virtual reality experiences with Netflix partnerships and various scenarios, catering to families and groups.

Californians face potential healthcare premium increases amid congressional inaction, with possible impacts on family budgets and insurance choices during the Covered California open enrollment.

Caltrans told commissioners a robot dog had "caught somebody," but video and the department's report show no crime and raise questions about cost and oversight.

Grass Valley Police have confirmed a suspicious death in Condon Park is now a homicide investigation, with an unidentified white male in his 30s found dead by a skate park. Authorities are working with the FBI on the case.