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Unseasonably warm March forces early closures at Sierra ski resorts

A stretch of unusually warm weather this March is rapidly melting snow across the Sierra Nevada, forcing several ski resorts to cut their seasons short and scale back operations.

Injured LA County mountain lion cub finds a friend in Northern California

While receiving state-of-the-art care in Northern California, the injured mountain lion cub found on a Castaic street has made a new friend, a fellow orphaned cub from the Central Coast.

Former Rocklin school volunteer accused of sexual relationship with teen, police say

A former Rocklin Unified School District employee and parent volunteer has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship with a minor, officials said.

Lincoln nanny suspected of abusing a child at a park, police say

A nanny is suspected of abusing a child at a park in Lincoln earlier this week, police said on Thursday.

Abnormally warm March brings early start to rattlesnake season in the Central Valley

Early warm temperatures are bringing an early start to rattlesnake season across the Central Valley.

Sacramento International Airport warns travelers of wait times during partial government shutdown

Sacramento International Airport issued a warning to travelers about longer wait times for security lines during a partial government shutdown.

Suspect in 2022 Rancho Cordova house party shooting convicted of murder

Sacramento prosecutors said Amyis Coogler was found guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Corey Shearer, 20.

5 charged after large methamphetamine bust in California's Central Valley

Five people were charged in connection with a large methamphetamine bust in California's Central Valley late last month, federal prosecutors said on Thursday.

Giants' Tony Vitello attacking college-to-pro transition with high energy, help from others

All eyes are on new San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello as he makes the big jump from coaching the University of Tennessee to major league manager despite no previous professional experience as a player or coach.

Dolores Huerta speaks out in first public interview since Chavez assault claims

In her first public interview since the investigation, Dolores Huerta said that at the time of the incidents, she felt alone and trapped.

California moves to rename Cesar Chavez Day as "Farmworkers Day" amid abuse allegations

Lawmakers in the California state legislature said they are moving to designate "Farmworkers Day" as a state holiday following sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez.

Natomas Unified School District teachers end strike after tentative agreement reached

A teachers' strike at the Natomas Unified School District in Sacramento ended Thursday morning, after both sides announced a tentative agreement.

Growth in Placer County fuels major upgrades at Roseville High and beyond

Rapid growth across Placer County is creating new opportunities for local schools, with developer fees playing a key role in helping campuses expand to meet rising demand.

Sacramento weighs vacant property fees as debate grows over impact on development

There's a push to start charging property owners who have vacant buildings or undeveloped land in Sacramento, but some are concerned that new fees could discourage development.