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YUBA CITY, Calif. (KTXL) — It has been more than two weeks since a video showed some members of the River Valley High School football team allegedly acting out a slave auction. On Monday evening, some of the students in the video shared their side of the story. “I want people to know I am sorry. […] → Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — An emotional vigil was held Monday to remember a Merced family who was kidnapped and killed one week ago. The shocking and senseless deaths of a couple, their child and an uncle brought together people who wanted to celebrate their lives and their goal of achieving the American dream. It has […] → Read More
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. (KTXL) — When Fukumi Ramen restaurant in Citrus Heights had its windows smashed on Sunday, it marked the third time the business was vandalized. Between vandals and the pandemic, it’s been a tough time for business. “It has been very devastating,” Sylbi Song, Fukumi Ramen owner, said. An overwhelming number of businesses […] → Read More
AUBURN, Calif. (KTXL) — The Mosquito Fire continues to expand its footprint rapidly in the foothills, but one community just 25 miles away is working to make sure wildfires do not run through their town. “This is one of the biggest ones,” Shawn Rawlins, Auburn resident of 60 years, said. The dangerous Mosquito Fire is not […] → Read More
An "electrical activity" occurred close in time to when the Mosquito Fire in Placer County was reported, according to a report filed by Pacific Gas and Electric with the California Public Utilities Commission. → Read More
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. (KTXL) — As the heatwave grips California, many people are looking for ways to cool down. A popular spot is Lake Tahoe as South Lake Tahoe looks to embrace Labor Day weekend again fully. As the valley continues to hit consecutive days of triple-digit heat. Some people like Dylan Eterovich of […] → Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — As California experiences an extreme heat wave, the calls to save energy aren’t only going to California residents. Energy officials asked businesses to cut back on power as the temperatures intensify. Employees at Tri Tool Technologies in Rancho Cordova closed out the day earlier than most — thirty minutes before the […] → Read More
It has been more than a year since the Caldor Fire ignited, and the rebuilding process remains slow for some. But El Dorado County is looking to begin the process to help those impacted by the fire the most. → Read More
ROSEVILLE, Calif. (KTXL) — The high school football season kicked off around the region Friday. But getting Friday’s games started was not easy with some schools having to change their schedules due to a referee shortage. While things went well this time, the shortage could impact future games this season. “It’s rather difficult because we don’t […] → Read More
A year after the Caldor Fire sparked, scorching more than 200,000 acres, it has cost California $1.2 billion dollars and ranked as the third largest fire in California last year. → Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — A proposal could ban and clear homeless camps along the American River Parkway. This week, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors will look at two ordinances surrounding the removal of homeless camps across areas in Sacramento. Wildfires along the American River Parkway in the city of Sacramento and county have become […] → Read More
(KTXL) — Transportation officials are trying to help alleviate congestion along Highway 50 in the foothills near Placerville. The procedure is to simply keep traffic lights green for longer periods of time at certain times over several weekends. This as an experiment for transportation officials to see what works best. Around 50,000 cars travel on […] → Read More
“He touched a lot of lives without even trying and that is just the type of person he is,” Wiley said. → Read More
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — Five years ago, the family of Justine Vanderschoot fought to keep one of their daughter’s killers in jail and they were successful. But over the next two and a half weeks, they will have to fight to keep both of the killers from walking free. The Vanderschoot family told FOX40 […] → Read More
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — Mariposa County residents affected by the Oak Fire have been evacuated since Friday, are waiting to go back home. For many, the rising plume of smoke is a reminder of the blaze that is threatening thousands of homes. Richard Blakemore is an evacuee who is parked along a street in […] → Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — The Center for Disease Control’s transmission map shows COVID-19 activity is increasing across California. The federal agency reports more than 98% of state residents live in areas where COVID-19 activity is high. According to health officials, Omicron subvariant BA.5 is the main cause of the virus’s increased activity. The CDC says […] → Read More
YOLO COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — Yolo County health leaders are strongly encouraging people to wear masks inside public places since COVID-19 community transmission has gone up. The new COVID-19 variant, BA.5, has become the dominant strain in Yolo County as well. “We still have a lot of COVID in Yolo County,” Dr. Aimee Sisson, county […] → Read More
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — The investigation continues into an Arden Middle school teacher who is facing charges of alleged sexual abuse against students. Long-time teacher Glenn Alejandrino was accused of sexually abusing multiple middle-school-aged students between 2019 and 2021. “The sad thing is he was a really good teacher,” Lucas Saylors, a former student, said. […] → Read More
LAKE BERRYESSA, Calif. (KTXL) — It’s a story about a lost and found item, but this one was 53 years in the making. It involves a class ring, some curiosity and a lake. For Dirk and Kelli Byassee of Vacaville and Dana Scott Laughlin of Foley, Alabama, it’s the hope that this will be just […] → Read More
STOCKTON, Calif. (KTXL) — A group of a few dozen people demanded legal abortion be restored across the country Saturday. Pro-choice supports say the decision to end the federal constitutional right to an abortion and allow each state to determine abortion rights unless Congress acts, shows a lack of respect for women. “It’s heartbreaking, it’s […] → Read More