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California's epic melting snowpack means cold, deadly torrents ahead of Memorial Day weekend
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California rivers fed by this winter's massive Sierra Nevada snowpack have been turned into deadly torrents, drawing warnings from public safety officials ahead of the Memorial Day weekend's traditional start of outdoor summer recreation. At least seven...
Man killed while helping ducklings safely cross busy California street
ROCKLIN, Calif. (AP) — His family says it's no surprise that Casey Rivara’s final act was one of compassion. When he spotted a mama duck trying to guide her ducklings across a busy California intersection, Rivara stopped his car at a red light and got out to help them make it to safety. ...
California's Newsom faces tough question: Who would replace Feinstein?
LOS ANGELES (AP) — U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s ongoing medical struggles have raised a sensitive political question with no easy answer: Who would California Gov. Gavin Newsom pick to replace her if the seat becomes vacant? Despite calls from within her own party to resign,...
California officials say communities near refilling Tulare Lake now unlikely to flood
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California officials said Monday they believe tens of thousands of people living near an ancient freshwater lake bed are not likely to experience flooding this year thanks to improving weather conditions and some swift planning following a series of powerful storms that...
19 inmates hurt when car hits bus in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — At least 19 inmates were left with minor injuries after a car ran a red light and crashed into a bus Friday morning in downtown Sacramento, authorities said. The car crashed a few blocks away from Sacramento County Main Jail, the Sacramento Fire...
Police: Baby, 10-year-old among 4 wounded in Northern California shooting; no arrests
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A 1-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy were among four people wounded in a weekend shooting in Sacramento, California, authorities said Sunday. Officers responded around 10 p.m. Saturday following reports of gunfire near an intersection northeast of...
Curry, Thompson's struggles from long distance means rare early playoff exit for Warriors
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson have dominated opposing teams by burying 3-pointers when left wide open or getting clean looks. However, in the final chapter of what was an arduous season, the defending NBA champions couldn't get the big shots when they needed...
5.5 magnitude earthquake, large aftershock hit Northern California; minor damage reported
EAST SHORE, Calif. (AP) — Earthquakes have rattled a large area of Northern California this week, but only minor damage was immediately reported. A magnitude 5.5 quake centered in the Sierra Nevada's Lake Almanor resort region struck at 4:19 p.m. Thursday and a magnitude 5.2...
Congressional candidate arrested for alleged drunken driving
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A Southern California lawmaker who is running for Congress was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving Tuesday night, according to law enforcement and jail records. Sen. Dave Min, a Democrat who is running in the competitive 47th congressional district,...
Lakers withstood every Warriors run, hope for more in Game 2
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The Los Angeles Lakers expected a furious, final push by Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Klay Thompson and the defending NBA champions. Golden State can score in bunches in literally no time at all. So Anthony Davis, LeBron James and their teammates vowed to...
