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Update: Chick Fire in Yolo County remains fully contained by Sunday morning
9+ hour, 25+ min ago (251+ words) First discovered: 16 hours ago, 1: 54 p. m. May 23 Initial location: County Road 89 / County Road 27, Madison, Calif. Fire unit: Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit Fire name: Chick Fire Chick Fire initially started 1: 54 p. m. May 23 at County Road 89 / County Road 27, Madison in Yolo County, California. After being…...
Sacramento man, 33, dies in Memorial Day weekend crash on Highway 50
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (209+ words) A 33-year-old Sacramento County man was killed in a two-car crash Saturday on Highway 50, according to the California Highway Patrol. Officers from the South Lake Tahoe office said that the man was driving a 2010 Honda Fit westbound on the highway…...
The NWS issues wind advisory for Tuesday
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (119+ words) At 11: 08 a. m. on Sunday, the NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA issued a wind advisory valid for Tuesday between 2 p. m. and 10 p. m. for San Luis Obispo County Beaches and San Luis Obispo County Inland Central Coast. The NWS informs, "Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with…...
New VIP entertainment lounge unveiled at Sacramento-area casino
6+ hour, 27+ min ago (122+ words) A Sacramento-area casino has opened a new VIP entertainment lounge. The Studio at Thunder Valley Casino Resort offers "an exclusive private space for mingling and celebrating during concerts and performances," the resort said. The Studio is part of the resort's…...
How do California primary elections work? Here's what you need to know
6+ hour, 36+ min ago (419+ words) As Californians begin to head to the polls for early voting in the June 2 primary election, the state's top-two system has raised questions. The so-called "jungle primary" system, in which candidates all compete against each other to land on the…...
Lake wind advisory in place for Kern River Valley from Monday to Wednesday
6+ hour, 19+ min ago (103+ words) On Sunday at 9: 38 a. m. the NWS Hanford CA released a lake wind advisory valid from Monday 5 p. m. until Wednesday 5 p. m. for Kern River Valley. The NWS informs, "West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected." "Strong winds and rough waves on…...
HBCU volleyball athlete Kendall Cook passes away at 19
21+ hour, 39+ min ago (304+ words) HBCU volleyball player Kendall Cook, a member of the Livingstone College volleyball program, has passed away. Her death has left communities in North Carolina, Kentucky and across the volleyball world grieving. Cook was a 2025 graduate of Frankfort High School in…...
California is one of top 5 worst states for retirement, study says. Here's why
11+ hour, 14+ min ago (592+ words) California offers everything from beach towns to bustling cities. However, a recent report says it might not be the best state for folks looking to retire. According to a new study by retirement planning site Retirement Living, California ranks among…...
Breaking: Country Fire reported in Nevada County on May 23
20+ hour, 49+ min ago (67+ words) First discovered: 6: 42 p. m. May 23 Initial location: Nevada County, Calif. A new wildfire was reported today at 6: 42 p. m. in in Nevada County, California. Country Fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and…...
Update: East Fire in Los Angeles County - May 23 status
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (132+ words) Sacramento Bee The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here. First discovered: Less than an hour ago, 12: 29 p. m. May 23 Initial…...