The toll might not have been as bad if extra engines had been pre-positioned much closer to the most fire-prone areas, former ...

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Founded in 1911 by a group of Danish-Americans seeking to escape the harsh Midwestern winters, Solvang has blossomed into a ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — CalFire released a new map this week, expanding hazardous fire zones in Northern California. It's part of Governor Gavin Newsom's executive order after the Los Angeles fires.

Did you know there are 11 great national parks near San Francisco? Use this guide to plan your Bay Area national parks visits ...

More than two weeks after a helicopter and airplane collision over Washington killed 67 people, investigators have completed ...

A crash involving two vehicles was reported on Standiford Avenue at McHenry Avenue in Modesto on Friday afternoon.

An HCSO deputy stopped an elderly woman from depositing $13K in a Bitcoin ATM scam. She was told to deposit funds after ...

Black history is on full display at the California Museum in downtown Sacramento for Black History Month—a time to honor the achievements and contributions made by African Americans.

The following states have the highest rates of major retailer store closures in 2025—from Macy's to JCPenney to GameStop.