Palo Alto Patch

01/22/2025

A convicted arsonist and his wife were arrested driving a fake fire truck in the evacuation zone of the Palisades Fire, according to authorities.

Dressed as firefighters, a convicted arsonist and his wife used an elaborate ruse to sneak into a fire evacuation zone, deputies said.

01/22/2025

A woman escaped without injury after her vehicle became stuck at a railroad crossing in eastern Contra Costa County as a train approached.

01/22/2025

Officials said the fire was largely out as of late Friday morning during a press conference, but it flared up significantly later.

01/22/2025

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01/22/2025

Dressed as firefighters, a convicted arsonist and his wife used an elaborate ruse to sneak into a fire evacuation zone, deputies said.

01/21/2025

The truck's insignia, and its occupants, identified it as being from the "Roaring River Fire Department" in Oregon. That agency does not exist, deputies said.

Dressed as firefighters, a convicted arsonist and his wife used an elaborate ruse to sneak into a fire evacuation zone, deputies said.

01/21/2025

Matthew Muller has pleaded guilty to two previously unsolved home invasions and faces additional charges out of Contra Costa County.

01/21/2025

Shortly after being sworn in, President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack.

01/21/2025

Returning Santa Ana winds are buffeting Southern California, where the Lilac Fire is burning of dry brush and buildings. See photos.

01/21/2025

State leaders say the president's executive order violates the constitutional rights of children born in the United States in a new lawsuit.

01/21/2025

Another wildfire broke out in Southern California amid intense Santa Ana winds early Monday morning.

The blaze sparked near Old Highway 395 and Lilac Road in the Bonsall area of San Diego County.

01/21/2025

From the Pacific to the Atlantic, the New York Times selected just 22 bakeries for its list, including these three.

01/21/2025

Compare that to the costs of owning a dog per year. A look at the costs of food, medical care, and child care and dog day care.

01/20/2025

From treehouses to gnome houses, lakefront and game-filled, we found 13 unique Airbnb rentals to stay and play across the Golden State.

01/20/2025

The IRS said it’s distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.

The IRS said it's distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who failed to claim a Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns.

01/20/2025

Each receives $2,000, and will compete for another $1.2 million. See all California students, their schools, and their amazing projects.

01/20/2025

Took a break from the news? Worry not. We've rounded up some of the stories you missed in NorCal on Saturday and Sunday.

01/20/2025

Call For Kindness fellowship grants provide up to $5,000 in funding for social-impact projects rooted in goodwill in communities nationwide.