Arson? A second downtown Stockton fire raises concerns about empty buildings
A day after fire gutted a vacant building in downtown Stockton, another blaze broke out in the building next door —and both again raise the issue of whether stronger action is needed to deal with the city’s many empty commercial structures. Although there was no word yet on...
Driver killed when Amtrak train strikes SUV in Empire, CHP reports
The driver reportedly ignored flashing lights and alarms and went around crossing arms across Yosemite Boulevard.
Progressive Mariposa/Yosemite Area Indivisible Announce NO KINGS Nationwide Day of Defiance on Flag Day...
June 10, 2025 – Join Progressive Mariposa/Yosemite Area Indivisible on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Mariposa Arts Park, 5009 Highway 140 to celebrate democracy, diversity, and inclusion and reject authoritarianism. Other rallies are being hosted by Indivisible groups in Oakhurst,...
Northern California weather: Heat advisory, thunderstorms continue
“Abundant lightning” is expected Monday in the mountains of Northern California, including near Lake Tahoe.
Driver dies after crash with Amtrak passenger train in Northern California
(FOX40.COM) — One person is dead and another injured after a collision between a vehicle and an Amtrak passenger train Monday afternoon. • Video Above: What happens when you call 911? Around 1:26 p.m., the California Highway Patrol responded to a call about a crash between a train and an SUV on State Route 132, […]
Chico State’s summer institute aims to empower Northern California educators
CHICO, Calif. — Chico State is set to welcome more than 200 educators for the 5th Annual Summer Leadership Institute on June 16-17. The event is part of the Northern California Educational Leadership Consortium's efforts to enhance educational leadership in the region. According to NorCal ELC, attendees will include...
Transit Briefs: SMART, SCCRTC, LACMTA
Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District is in line for a $81 million award to extend its passenger rail service in Northern California. Also, Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) releases details on a potential Santa Cruz-to-Pajaro passenger rail service; and Los Angeles County...
Sacramento Valley Heatwave: Temps Top 100°F, Heat Illness Risk Until 11 p.m. Monday
Redding, Calif. – Dangerous heat is baking Northern California Monday, with temperatures soaring past 100 degrees across the Sacramento Valley and surrounding foothills. Residents from Redding to Paradise are under a Heat Advisory until 11 p.m., with little overnight relief expected. According to the National Weather...
Northern California Weather: Sacramento Hits 93°F Monday With Dry, Windy Conditions
Sacramento, CA – A stretch of dry, hot weather will grip Sacramento through Thursday, pushing daytime highs into the low 90s and increasing wildfire concerns across the region. According to the National Weather Service, Sacramento will see sunny skies and highs near 93°F on Monday, with south-southwest winds...
Elk Grove man, 30, identified as victim in violent Sacramento police chase crash
Duc Nguyen was in one of the six cars a parolee crashed into while fleeing Sacramento police Saturday
