California Officials Seem Receptive To State Farm Insurance's Emergency Rate Hike Request At Oakland Hearing

State Farm -- the state's largest insurer -- is asking California's Department of Insurance for a 17% emergency rate hike.

Salt & Straw Sacramento Brings Back Upcycled Foods Ice Cream Series

Find out how to get a free waffle cone on Earth Day.

Skier Dies At Palisades Tahoe After Suffering Head Injury

The incident happened around 3:45 p.m. Saturday on the terrain accessed from the KT-22 chairlift, according to Palisades Tahoe.

Boat Quarantine Required At 2 NorCal Lakes

All motorized and trailered vessels must be inspected for highly invasive golden mussels, then undergo a 30-day sealed quarantine.

Cozy Cove Park Under The Moonlight: Photo Of The Day

Patch loves photos! Share your photos with your local Patch, and your work could be featured.

CA Lawmakers Reject Bills To Ban Trans Athletes' In Girls Sports

At least 24 states have laws on the books barring transgender women and girls from participating in certain women's or girls sports.

Xavier Becerra Announces Run For California Governor: "The California Dream Is Slipping Away"

Another prominent Democrat has thrown his name into the 2026 race to succeed Gavin Newsom as California's governor.

Peeking Through The Bridge Rails: Photo

There's so much to see in this one photo.

California Legislators Propose National Park Honoring César Chávez And Farm Worker Movement

Chávez is an iconic Latino labor leader and community organizer with a legacy that is intertwined with modern California history.

A's Bat Boy Takes Down Drone In Left Field

The drone delayed the game for a few minutes.

Sutter Health Park Switches Branding For Start To New A's Era After River Cats' Opening Series

The A's officially take West Sacramento soil for the first time in their home opener at Sutter Health Park on Monday.

Trump Turns Homelessness Response Away From Housing, Toward Forced Treatment

"Thanks to President Trump’s leadership, we are no longer in a business-as-usual posture."

US Judge Names Receiver To Take Over CaA Prison Mental Health Program

About 34,000 people incarcerated in California prisons have been diagnosed with serious mental illnesses.

Unidentified Human Remains Found During Trash Cleanup: Sheriff

Unidentified human remains were found just near Ukiah over the weekend, according to the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.

Historic Sutter Health Park Season Kicks Off With River Cats Win Over Giants In Exhibition Game

The River Cats took home their first win of the year, with a final score of 4-3.

Newsom's Biggest Problem---Newsom

Still Trying, Still Failing

The High Cost Of Fixing Lake Tahoe: Famed Alpine Lake Still Murky After Decades Of Efforts

Billions of state and federal dollars are spent on Lake Tahoe. But is all this attention actually protecting this unique treasure?

Thought Inflation Was Bad? Health Insurance Premiums Are Rising Even Faster

Average monthly premiums for families with employer-provided health coverage in California nearly doubled over the last 15 years.

California Borrows $3.4 Billion For Medicaid Overrun

Immigrants without legal status and newly eligible seniors have pushed up enrollment.

Bill Aims To Prevent Dental Insurance Companies From Denying Care

The bill was introduced in Sacramento. "Dental care should be affordable, accessible and timely."

Law And Order Or Bystander Safety? Police Chases Spotlight California's Competing Priorities

Support for law and order has been gaining ground in progressive parts of the nation, not just in California.

5 Inmates Hospitalized After Riot At California State Prison, Sacramento, CDCR Says

Prison staff used chemical agents and non-lethal weapons to restore order, the CDCR said.

Sacramento Man ID'd As Man Swept To Sea

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office identified the man who died after being swept into the ocean by a wave on Sunday.

Merryhill Preschool Locations to Host Fun-Filled Open House Week

Interested families are invited to tour the school, meet school leaders, and learn about Merryhill Preschool's curriculum

Project 2025 In Trump's Health Care Playbook

“When you erect barriers to people enrolling in Medicaid, like premiums or documenting work status, you end up rationing coverage."

Deny And Delay? CA Seeks Penalties For Insurers That Repeatedly Get It Wrong

“If I had not fought tooth and nail every step of the way, my daughter would be dead.”

Dashcam Video Captures Car Crashing Off Sacramento Overpass Onto Freeway Below

Dashcam video captured by a driver on I-5 showed the car crashing off of the overpass and onto the freeway, narrowly missing other vehicles.

CA Politicians Clash Over How To Rein In Drug Industry Middlemen

In 2024, interest groups spent at least $7 million combined lobbying California lawmakers and the Newsom administration on health care.

Egret Comes In For A Landing: Photo

This photo was taken at the Natomas drainage canal in Sacramento.

Happy Valentine's Day: Puppy Love and Flowers

Look at the love in those eyes!

Caltrans Advises People To Avoid Traveling On Interstate 80 In Sierra

All traffic was being held on Interstate 80 in the Sierra as a winter storm dropped heavy snow Thursday afternoon.

Sunset Paints The Clouds Over Sacramento Neighborhood: Photo

Sunset over the Natomas area of Sacramento.

California Recycled Water Rules To Be Loosened Under New State Senate Bill

The drought may have ended in 2017, but now, even when it's raining, California's water supply has remained a topic of debate.

CA Needs More Year-Round Firefighters, State Senators Claim

State firefighters should work full-time, not seasonally, as wildfires are now a year-round problem, according to a Senate leader.

Waterfront Lake Tahoe Estate Sells For Whopping $27.5M, Setting Record

In addition to nine bedrooms, the home has eight full baths and two half baths and a 22-meter indoor lap pool.

Man Sets His Own House On Fire, Barricades Self Inside: Authorities

More than two hours passed before the man was overwhelmed by smoke and fire, and surrendered, authorities said.

Puddles Surround Park Play Structures: Photo Of The Day

Sky and earth seem to blend together in this dreamy photo.

Winter Storm Warning Issued For The Sierra Starting Monday

There will be near white-out conditions at times and major travel delays due to the snow and wind, with road closures likely.

Rain Puddle Forms On Pedestrian Bridge: Photo Of The Day

Sacramento received some much-needed moisture from nature.

New Year, Fresh Start, Why January Is Called ‘Divorce Month'

Three key reasons January is known as ‘Divorce Month’ and three pieces of advice before taking the first step