The 20-year-old man was also arrested on related arson charges.
Meet the furry friends of the Patch family.
Here are our top summer recipes, including grilled fruit, fish tacos, wine potato salad. And tricks to slice watermelon and shuck corn!
Suspect shot himself after posting his own video of killing reporter and cameraman outside Roanoke, Va.
Geico agrees to pay $6 million to settle alleged misleading business practices in California.
Buying a home, FairOaks and Carmichael? Here is what you need to know if you're getting pre-approved.
This company operates 12 hospitals in California. Doctors and nurses needed, of course. But drivers, housekeepers, other positions open now.
September 2015 Events at the Carmichael Library
The first total solar eclipse over the United States in 38 years. But Californians: You'll need to travel to see it.
Because California is part of the Pacific Rim, one economic expert thinks Monday's crash may be felt here more than any other states.
Instead of plain cabbage or slaw, this version from Napa Valley Vintners uses a citrus-cucumber relish that makes the dish!
A can't-put-down read about murder and mayhem in our nation's capital. Keep 'em reading ...
You will never hear your bank say you can get a better deal elsewhere (even though you probably can).
Nearly one-third of child pedestrian deaths occur after school between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., new report says.
Business Insider compiled a list of the most famous bands from each state and Greatful Dead came out on top.
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Greta Gerwig (“Frances Ha”) and Lola Kirke (“Gone Girl”) deliver a double dose of reality and comic relief in “Mistress America.”
The man is among four others who played a role in overpowering a terror suspect on board a train going from Amsterdam to Paris.
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The new “Water Lovers Station” on Pandora includes 100 five-minute songs to help you keep your showers short.
We love this simple technique for shucking corn! Never fuss with those pesky corn silks ever again.
Area therapist gives tips on how to help your teen transition into this big step -- and how YOU can turn this time into VERY useful dialogue
For employees' and customers' well-being, nail salons need to use safer products and improve ventilation, officials say.
National unemployment is at 5.3 percent; Sacramento County is at 6.2, and Placer at 5.2.
Senate Bill 417 demands immigration officials be alerted 48 hours prior to the planned release of undocumented felons.
NorCal travel specialist lists best features of vessels sailing now and those on the horizon ... Find what best suits you and your family
Deals abound, with one store offering a complete set of glasses--lenses and frames--for just $29.
The suspects from the Sacramento area were arrested thanks to an alert dealership employee.
As kids head to school, something worse than homework and detention awaits many of them. Did you know "selfies" can be a lice contributor?
Prosecutors report that Uber’s background check process fails to uncover many categories of sex offenders.
Details were sparse at Wednesday meeting for funding state's much-needed infrastructure improvements.
Services will be at 10 a.m. at Capital Christian Center, followed by a memorial service.
Level 10 Construction announced today that ENR California has selected the firm as 2015 Contractor of the Year.
Get ready: This year's El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded.
The massive data breach affected 40 million card users.
In California, pharmacists are required to personally discuss new drugs or dosages with customers.
Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.
A Los Angeles County child contracted the plague on a visit in July.