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Did you really win the California lottery? That surprise text could be a scam

Did you really win the California lottery? That surprise text could be a scam

Here’s what to do if you get an “official-sounding email, phone call or message,” authorities say.

Updated February 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM

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CA seniors could choose to opt out of property taxes under proposed initiative

Updated February 10, 2026 at 10:52 AM

Another interim Turlock city manager appointed as turnover continues

February 11, 2026 at 11:54 AM

Prison guard pleads guilty to attempted cover-up of Atwater assault, DOJ says

February 10, 2026 at 12:32 PM

Merced County holds academic decathlon for 45th year. Here’s what happened

Updated February 10, 2026 at 7:30 AM

Two Waterford men arrested after shooting behind market

February 10, 2026 at 9:28 AM

Can California police access my Ring home camera footage? What policy says

Can California police access my Ring home camera footage? What policy says

February 11, 2026 at 1:59 PM

'Dangerous patriarchy': Seibel Newsom chides Trump as women's health bill signed

'Dangerous patriarchy': Seibel Newsom chides Trump as women's health bill signed

Updated February 11, 2026 at 1:53 PM

Man stole $4,000 in booze from SLO County Vons — in one mini heist after another

Man stole $4,000 in booze from SLO County Vons — in one mini heist after another

Updated February 11, 2026 at 12:38 PM

‘Active weather’ to bring more snow to Sierra Nevada. How much will Tahoe get?

‘Active weather’ to bring more snow to Sierra Nevada. How much will Tahoe get?

February 11, 2026 at 12:24 PM

The politics — and union leader — behind California’s billionaire tax proposal

The politics — and union leader — behind California’s billionaire tax proposal

Updated February 11, 2026 at 12:23 PM

15-year-old arrested after ghost AR-15 rifle recovered in Farmersville, police say

15-year-old arrested after ghost AR-15 rifle recovered in Farmersville, police say

February 11, 2026 at 11:09 AM

What to know: California first-time homebuyer program opens soon

What to know: California first-time homebuyer program opens soon

February 11, 2026 at 10:18 AM

Alex Trebek once owned this ‘phenomenal’ SLO County estate. Now it’s for sale

Alex Trebek once owned this ‘phenomenal’ SLO County estate. Now it’s for sale

Updated February 11, 2026 at 9:35 AM

Can riding an electric scooter drunk get you jail time? Golf cart? Bicycle?

Can riding an electric scooter drunk get you jail time? Golf cart? Bicycle?

Updated February 11, 2026 at 8:09 AM

Update: One person dead after car plunges off Highway 1 cliff near Big Sur

Update: One person dead after car plunges off Highway 1 cliff near Big Sur

Updated February 10, 2026 at 10:50 PM

Big game hunter from Sacramento County sentenced for smuggling endangered species

Big game hunter from Sacramento County sentenced for smuggling endangered species

February 10, 2026 at 5:33 PM

Northern California reports first measles outbreak since 2020. What to know

Northern California reports first measles outbreak since 2020. What to know

February 10, 2026 at 4:47 PM

South American woman pleads guilty to bank robbery charges, including in Fresno

South American woman pleads guilty to bank robbery charges, including in Fresno

February 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM

Newsom’s budget shrinks climate and natural resources funding

Newsom’s budget shrinks climate and natural resources funding

February 10, 2026 at 4:45 PM

Measles outbreak in Northern CA puts state, capital health officials on alert

Measles outbreak in Northern CA puts state, capital health officials on alert

February 10, 2026 at 4:04 PM

Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias to bring tour to Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center

Comedian Gabriel ‘Fluffy’ Iglesias to bring tour to Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center

February 10, 2026 at 3:06 PM

Rain and snowy weather expected this week in Central Valley and California

Rain and snowy weather expected this week in Central Valley and California

February 10, 2026 at 2:47 PM

Update: Trona Fire in Inyo County - Feb. 11 status

Update: Trona Fire in Inyo County - Feb. 11 status

Updated February 11, 2026 at 1:28 PM

Update: Feb. 11 - 3.1 magnitude earthquake reported near Ridgemark, CA

Update: Feb. 11 - 3.1 magnitude earthquake reported near Ridgemark, CA

Updated February 11, 2026 at 12:58 PM

New prescribed fire started in El Dorado County on Feb. 10

New prescribed fire started in El Dorado County on Feb. 10

Updated February 11, 2026 at 12:39 PM

Earthquake measuring 2.1 shakes area near Mojave, CA on Feb. 11

Earthquake measuring 2.1 shakes area near Mojave, CA on Feb. 11

Updated February 11, 2026 at 12:25 PM

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 11

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 11

Updated February 11, 2026 at 12:19 PM

Update: Feb. 11 - 2.5 magnitude earthquake registered close to Coachella, CA

Update: Feb. 11 - 2.5 magnitude earthquake registered close to Coachella, CA

Updated February 11, 2026 at 11:15 AM

Update: 2.1 magnitude earthquake struck close to Delta, B.C., MX on Feb. 11

Update: 2.1 magnitude earthquake struck close to Delta, B.C., MX on Feb. 11

Updated February 11, 2026 at 10:51 AM