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Placer SPCA runs $10 microchip clinic to ensure lost pets can reunite with owners this July 4th

Placer County's SPCA is taking in more animals than ever before as the region continues to grow. This week is often one of their busiest times of year, with pets getting spooked and running away due to fireworks.

107-year-old Genova Bakery in Stockton staying put despite crime spike

A longtime bakery and staple in Stockton is telling customers not to panic after concerns over crime in the area.

Explosions at California fireworks facility cause fire in town of Esparto

Several explosions at a fireworks warehouse resulted in a fire that still has people evacuated in Northern California's Yolo County, officials said Tuesday evening.

City of Sacramento wants to double its tree canopy by 2045

The city approved an urban forest plan with a big goal to plant 25,000 trees a year to nearly double the city's tree canopy from 19% to 35% by 2045.

Vacaville grass fire forces mandatory evacuations, damages RV

Forward progress has been stopped in a grass fire that forced mandatory evacuations in Vacaville, officials said.

Vacant Old Sacramento restaurant space along riverfront seeks operator

Sacramento officials are fielding proposals to operate a prominent riverfront restaurant space in the city's historic district.

Golden Gate Bridge toll increase, Bay Area transit fare hikes take effect

The cost of commuting on several Bay Area transit agencies, along with driving on the Golden Gate Bridge, has gone up on Tuesday as a series of fare and toll increases take effect.

Nimbus Fish Hatchery's visitor center, parking lot to be closed over summer

A popular Sacramento area recreation spot is set to have some closures over the summer.

Sacramento police investigating homicide near 26th Avenue and Franklin Boulevard

Officers investigating the death of a man in Sacramento late Monday night have arrested a homicide suspect.

Investigation underway after man dies in Elk Grove police custody

The Elk Grove Police Department said an internal investigation is underway after a man died while in custody over the weekend.

Driver flees scene of deadly south Sacramento hit-and-run, police say

A search is underway for a driver who fled the scene after hitting and killing a pedestrian in the south Sacramento area, police said Monday night.

California more than doubles illegal fireworks seizures so far this year, issues July 4 warning

Hot and dry weather across California is fueling a Fourth of July warning from both the Governor's Office and state fire officials: illegal fireworks will not be tolerated.

How California state workers' delayed return to office will impact struggling Sacramento businesses

Many Downtown Sacramento business owners are surprised after the governor's mandate for state workers to return to the office four days a week starting on July 1 is now on pause.

Dad jumps in to save daughter who fell from Disney cruise

A father jumped into the ocean to save his daughter after she fell overboard from a Disney cruise ship near Fort Lauderdale.