The power was down for about an hour, according to officials with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District.
Thanks to all who entered in support of the Wildlife Care Association's photo contest
Sacramento tops highest human trafficking cities in the nation. Learn what you can do to help next Thursday at a free workshop.
Categories range from working dogs in therapy and law enforcement to the ordinary dog that does extraordinary things!
Placer County Wine Trail hosts 6th annual toy drive
One pair of donated socks gets you three free introductory white belt lessons at Robinson's Taekwondo!
Ski resorts are opening early. Check road conditions and gas prices before you head out of town in search of the first snow of the season.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is adopting stronger new provisions that expand the agency’s current wood burning rules.
Support nonprofit Wildlife Care Association giving birds and small animals in our region injured, orphaned or displaced a second chance!
After the groom backed out less than a week before the wedding, bride's family made sure most of the $35,000 wedding didn't go to waste.
McDonald's, Starbucks and other stores are offering free coffee and discounts to celebrate #NationalCoffeeDay.
A researcher from NASA’s Ames Research Center in Mountain View said, “This discovery may mean more potentially habitable locations on Mars."
Pew Study: Immigrants and their children are likely to make up 88 percent of the country’s population growth over the next 50 years.
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Fees will provide mammograms to California’s underserved women.
Mother Nature kept Californians humble as she unleashed a wide range of natural disasters across the state.
This year is shaping up to be one of the deadliest since 2007 and the economy is partly to blame.
Patch has had a wide array of unique animal stories from around the state this week. Some of the photos are incredible.
New migration data from IRS tracked those who left and those who arrived
He stashed the winning lottery ticket in a children's book until he could cash it in.
The terrorist attacks changed many lives forever--even those thousands of miles away from the terrible destruction.
Red Cross partnership with 9/11 Day encourages people to give blood to honor those lost on 9/11. Find out how you can give the gift of life.
Local reader talks about how local Live Action Role Playing group, Amtgard, is helping to fight hunger.
October 2015 Events at the Fair Oaks Library
October 2015 Events at the Carmichael Library
Wildfires and drought have left California at greater risk of flooding during a monster El Niño, and experts say now is the time to prepare.
The magazine released the list of its top 25 sexiest cities in America, and the Golden State came out on top with cities on the list.
What's the history of Labor Day? Find out here!
Just in time for Labor Day, here are seven amazing BBQ recipes that also happen to work well for a kosher kitchen.
California urban landscape artist and UC Davis alum Bud Gordon of Sacramento debuts art exhibit.
Grandparents raising grandchildren were particularly vulnerable.
Alex Guarnaschelli adds Cabernet Sauvignon to the sauce. Plus, how to make refreshing Moscato-Watermelon Smash cocktails!
Hitting the road with the entire fam in tow, including Fifi and Fido? Plan ahead so everyone enjoys the trip.
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
Whether you're in Southern or Northern California, the readers of Condé Nast Traveler ranked these two cities as the worse.