The state's energy grid is feeling the strain of the heat wave. The alert is in effect through Wednesday. There are simple things you can do
The 21-year-old Pacific walrus, who starred in "50 First Dates," passed away from heart failure, according to Vallejo park officials.
The "Dear Neighbor" notes are designed for SF area, but will work in Sacramento, too!
"Do not squander time, for that is the stuff life is made of." So what to do with this extra moment?
To reduce pollution, cut back on your driving if possible.
Stay cool, Elk Grove. Temps to soar this week.
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Admission is free to the events from Friday through Sunday.
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Some easy tips for pet preparedness -- TO DO NOW -- in the event of a natural disaster.
Reduce your driving to reduce pollution.
More than $750,000 in college scholarships and prizes are at stake.
Bikes, beer, bands and bridges to benefit local Special Olympics athletes. Sacramento-area law enforcement will be there, too!
Health officials stress that the disease is 100 percent preventable and urge the public to keep their pets vaccinated.
The king and queen of planets – dazzling Venus and bold Jupiter – will appear to nearly collide throughout June, plus meteor shower outlook.
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"San Andreas" film has residents checking supplies and buying preparedness kits.
The outage was first reported to Sacramento Municipal Utility District around 10:52 a.m.
Computer models point to a powerful El Nino, offering hope for our drought parched state.
When was the last time you enjoyed this "spiked" Screwdriver, Elk Grove?
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Experts want to avoid panic but the virus, which has made its way to California, can be deadly. We have prevention tips you need to know.
Don't cry over spilled wine. Keep the party going with these clever tips.
Family friendly event with Amatuer Rib Cook-off, Country Bands, Food, Mosher House Tour, Fishing pond and Duck Pond. Fundraiser for EGRSF.
“The brave die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men.” -- Minot J. Savage.
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You're almost to the weekend, Elk Grove!
The totes will be distributed over Memorial Day weekend as the Red Cross kicks off a campaign to keep donations high during summer vacation.
Everyone is invited to Elk Grove as the community celebrates two local athletes making TEAM USA at Robinson's Taekwondo's Anniversary Party!
Two young women have fought their way on to the exclusive 16 member Taekwondo team that will fight for the US at the 2016 Olympic Games.
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An old trick of golf courses is showing up on suburban lawns.
This one involves fraudsters pretending to be from the DMV.
“Treat the drought like an 8.0 earthquake..Take dramatic steps to conserve water or face enforcement to ensure conservation mandates are met
THP+FC program Open House- Thursday, May 21 from 4-6 p.m.
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The May 9 nationwide campaign marks the largest one-day food drive in America.
Happy artichoke season! Celebrate California's state vegetable with these dishes. And mark your calendar for the festival in Castroville!