Tahoe Truckee Region Statewide Articles


Junk Food Turns Public Villain as Power Shifts in Washington

The new Trump administration could be coming for your snacks.

‘Blessing Scams’ a Curse in Disguise, Costing Elderly Asian Victims Thousands: SF Police

San Francisco police are urging the city’s Chinese community to be on alert for blessing scams following several recent cases where criminals stole approximately $374,000 in cash and property from victims.San Francisco Police Chief Bill Scott said Tuesday that blessing …

As LA Fires Destroy Homes, California’s Housing Crisis Is About to Get Worse

The wildfires sweeping through Los Angeles County communities have destroyed at least 10,000 homes so far and more are in the path of still-uncontrolled flames.

Community College Bachelor’s Degrees Stall for Years Amid Cal State Objections

Many new bachelor's degrees have been approved since a 2021 law allowed community colleges to create them, but a handful have been im limbo for nearly two years.

SF Police Link 1992 Killing, Sexual Assault to Suspect Awaiting Murder Trial in Denver

San Francisco police said Wednesday that investigators have linked the nearly 33-year-old killing of a homeless woman in the city to a man awaiting trial for another murder in Denver. Nancy Hernandez, 45, was found dead on May 2, 1992, …

Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman Hires New Special Prosecutor for Police Misconduct

Michael Gennaco, a former federal prosecutor with decades of experience reviewing police use-of-force cases, will serve as the special prosecutor overseeing two high-profile shooting cases.

Moss Landing Power Plant Fire Spurs Evacuations in Monterey County

A fire was reported at the Moss Landing Power Plant in Monterey County on Friday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders for residents leaving nearby.

SF District Attorney Files First Auto Burglary Case After ‘Locked Door Loophole’ Nixed

A San Francisco man has been charged with multiple allegations of crimes related to auto burglary under a new law that went into effect on Jan. 1, the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday.  The 28-year-old man pleaded not …

Padilla Hopes to Increase Firefighter Pay, Create Affordable Housing for Disaster Response

California Sen. Alex Padilla introduced several bills to increase firefighter pay, expand FEMA funding and include affordable housing as part of disaster response.

2 Killed as Metrolink Train Strikes Car in City of Industry

A Metrolink train hit a white Toyota Camry at 8 a.m. near the intersection of Rose Hills Road and Capitol Avenue, killing two people inside.

Deputies Warned to Decontaminate Clothes After Lead, Asbestos Found in Air Near Eaton Fire

On Wednesday, a sheriff's official warned deputies about "hazardous" airborne contaminants near the Eaton fire.

CDC Confirms Bird Flu Case in San Francisco Child. What Is Bird Flu?

Bird flu, a viral disease making its way through the U.S., was detected in SF.

How Many People Are Still Missing in the Los Angeles Fires?

The number of people who have died in the Eaton and Palisades fires could rise. More than 30 people are still missing.

Man From San Francisco's Famed Molinari Family Arrested on Capitol Riot Charges

The FBI received tips last fall that the SF man was allegedly involved in the Capitol riot.

Girl, 4, Shot as Mother Drove Through Bay Area Gun Battle, Officials Say

Police are still looking for a suspect allegedly involved in a gun battle in Vallejo.

Pasadena Unified School District Announces Phased Re-Opening for Schools

Pasadena Unified School District officials said Thursday that they aims to return all students to in-person learning by the end of January, but offered few details about the plan.

‘It Is Horrendous’: West Contra Costa Unified Fights to Stay Solvent, Avoid State Takeover

WEST CONTRA COSTA Unified School District is on the cusp of a new and uncertain era following the retirement of its superintendent, Chris Hurst, who stepped down in December after just over three years on the job. Whoever is chosen …

What Does Fire Containment Mean?

Crews have made progress against the California fires, with seemingly each new day bringing a further boost in containment. But what do those figures mean?

Former Oakland Mayor Reportedly Indicted After FBI Corruption Probe

Two months after she was recalled as Oakland mayor, Sheng Thao has reportedly been criminally indicted by a federal grand jury, a blow to a city whose voters have made it clear they are fed up with crime and government …

Home That Survived Palisades Fire Is Split in Half by Landslide. 'This Is Devastating'

A Pacific Palisades home that narrowly survived the fire that rampaged through the community was heavily damaged by a landslide this week.

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