Copper theft leads to power outage, school closure in Northern California
The theft at a Vallejo school resulted in damage to the school's electrical systems, canceling classes indefinitely, according to district officials.
Best performances in Northern California high school boys basketball (Jan. 20-26)
There's about a month left in the regular season of the boys basketball season in Northern California. As usual, there were some big performances from big-time players for the week of Jan. 20-26 in the seven CIF sections we scour to make up top Northern California performers.
Trump issues new California water order as wildfires continue to burn: What to know
Trump orders agencies to override California policies that ‘unduly burden’ water deliveries
Trump seeks to assert more control over California’s water
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In northern California, the Karuk Tribe is burning its way back to a centuries-old relationship with fire
The Karuk of Northern California are one of many Native peoples with a long tradition of burning their ancestral lands. These practices are key inspiration for an annual prescribed fire training that’s been going on for more than a decade.

Sat. timeline for wind, rain and snow showers

'Really questionable': Northern California rain forecast changes course
Northern California forecast: Saturday timeline for wind, rain and snow showers
There were occasional showers after noon. The best measurable rainfall dropped in the Foothills and San Joaquin Valley. There will be on and off snow showers during the day. The snow level may dip to around 4,000 feet with no accumulation expected.
NorCal forecast: When to expect rain, snow and wind on Saturday
Northern California braces for potentially deadly cold snap
Arctic air and strong winds bring dangerously cold temperatures to Northern California. Wind chills could drop below zero this weekend.
New area code is coming soon to Northern California. Who can make the switch and when?
Residents and business owners in parts of Northern California will soon have access to a new area code, according to the California Public Utilities Commission.
Northern California forecast: Cold morning, but sunny and mild afternoon
Another cold morning with temperatures near freezing and areas of frost, but sunshine and 60s are on tap for the afternoon.
Northern California residents on alert after wolf dogs attack pets
Animal control officers in Sacramento are responding to reports of a loose pack of “wolf-dog hybrid mixes” that are roaming around a suburban neighborhood and attacking other animals. The wolf dogs — dogs with both domestic canine and wolf genetics — were reported by at least 10 people to be roaming around Sacramento’s South Natomas neighborhood this week,
Top 15 Northern California High School Boys Basketball Rankings (1/27/24)
After that come the state tournament and the CIF Northern California regionals. All of the top 15 teams below will likely reach the regionals, but the Central Section, unlike the others will either be placed in the South or the North.
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California leads the country in deadliest car crashes on the freeway
New Jersey, Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island follow behind in the top five. The state of Texas ranked 10th on the list, with 18,165 deadly crashes. However, the total fatal crashes on the freeway totaled 1,030, more than 1,000 less than the state of California.
Northern California forecast: Cold Monday morning before sunny and mild afternoon
Another cold morning is expected Monday with temperatures near freezing and areas of frost in the Valley and Foothills.