Admera Health agreed to pay over $5 million to settle allegations of kickback schemes for lab testing referrals, violating federal laws and compromising healthcare integrity.

Sacramento sees a slight cooling trend and elevated fire conditions, as per the NWS, while the "Park Fire" near Chico spreads rapidly. Temperate relief is expected over the weekend with increasing humidity, but a warming trend will return next week.

A fire along a fence line in Fair Oaks led to the evacuation of 12 residents and multiple pets, with firefighters responding to prevent further damage.

A 20-year-old student fell to her death at Yosemite's Half Dome during a storm, with her father attributing the fall to slippery shoes and unsafe cable conditions.

A deadly fire broke out in a Lodi home, killing a man and injuring an elderly woman. Firefighters contained the fire within 20 minutes, and the cause remains under investigation.

A Cessna 206 plane crashed in Humboldt County, killing two Amentum employees aboard after departing from Sacramento. The cause is under investigation by the NTSB.

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.

A man died in Sacramento police custody after threatening self-harm; his death during a welfare check is under multiple investigations to ensure thoroughness and transparency.

A gun store in Orangevale was burglarized, with 25 firearms stolen after thieves crashed a stolen SUV into the shop's front window. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

The killer of Deputy Mark Stasyuk has been convicted, bringing closure to the community and Sacramento County Sheriff's Office. Stasyuk was killed in 2018, and his service is honored as the case concludes.

A Riverside County chiropractor settled for $180,000 for fraudulent Medicare claims, involving billing for non-performed surgical implants while using non-reimbursable electroacupuncture devices.

The NWS predicts another hot day in Northern California before a cooling trend starts Thursday, with below-normal temperatures expected over the weekend.

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.