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Sometimes it seems as if the smallest most unassuming restaurants are the ones with the best food. These under-the-radar spots are usually family-owned and rise in popularity from word of mouth amongst locals and maybe even social media.

Feeling some heat this Sunday afternoon as temps warm to the mid 90s. The Sierra will see isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. An area of low pressure develops to our south next few days. That will bring significant cooling with highs in 70s and 80s. Expect more clouds and chance of thunderstorms, mainly to the higher terrain but even in the valley a shower cannot be ruled out, especially Tuesday.

VALLEY SPRINGS – Investigators are looking into what started a fire at a Valley Springs home Saturday morning that killed several pets. Calaveras Consolidated Fire crews responded to the scene and were immediately met by large flames. One person was waiting outside the home, firefighters say. Numerous pets couldn't evacuate in time, however. Firefighters say one dog, two cats, and four parrots died in the fire. 

Mountain Ranch, CA — One person has died after a morning crash in the Mountain Ranch area of Calaveras County. The CHP remains on the scene, with officers surveying the area to determine exactly what happened. The collision happened around 6:45 a.m. on the 6200 block of Quartz Mine Road, between Swiss Ranch Road and Banner Road. The CHP reports that an SUV smashed into a tree, causing major damage to the front end of the vehicle. One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

Update at 8:15 a.m.: CAL Fire reports that firefighters have knocked down a house fire in the Valley Springs area of Calaveras County. The fire broke out around 7 a.m. They added that the flames were contained to the home located in the 500 block of Highway 12 and Lime Creek Road, despite the house being fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived. No one was inside the home when the blaze broke out, and what sparked it is under investigation. A small crew will remain on the scene, mopping up for several hours.

STOCKTON, Calif. — A 53-mile-long police chase through San Joaquin and Calaveras Counties ended with an arrest Friday afternoon. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office, Shawn Melcher, 46, of Farmington, did not stop his Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle when deputies tried to pull him over in east Stockton.

A road closure will occur from June 5 to June 30, 2023, Monday through Friday, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The closure will start around half a mile south of the intersection of Shenandoah Rd and Shenandoah School Rd and end at the intersection of Steiner, Shenandoah Rd, and Shenandoah School Rd.Visit here for more details.

Three people have been killed and three others injured in a Northern California crime spree.

The waters below No Hands Bridge's concrete arches usually make for a picturesque and popular Northern California swimming hole, appearing inviting enough for Victor Nguyen to jump in on a late April visit. But fast-moving currents were too much for the 22-year-old. He was among the victims of what authorities warn are heightened dangers on the state's rivers this year.

As we enter Pride Month, a family from Novato, California is emerging as a leading force in the battle for transgender rights. In a special report, ABC7 News Reporter Tara Campbell introduces the young siblings who are at the forefront of the push for change.

PLACERVILLE, Calif. — As she sat in El Dorado County Superior Court May 26 reading over her victim impact statement, Jennifer Loftis of Placerville said she spent the past two years grieving over her case. Getting her tent set on fire in the middle of the night by a...

There’s between a 20% and 50% chance temperatures will surpass 100 degrees in parts of the Sacramento Valley.

The human remains were found in late March in Nevada County, near the Tahoe Pyramid Trail area.

Spanning across three days, the Alameda County Science and Engineering Fair (ACSEF) was hosted on 3/24-3/26 at the Ohlone College Newark for all high school and middle school students in the county. It’s an opportunity for students to compete with their science and engineering projects in an effort to move...

(KTXL) — As temperatures begin to rise and the once tall and green grass becomes golden and dry, CAL FIRE units are beginning to conduct prescribed burns across the state to reduce the risk of fires. On Saturday, CAL FIRE Butte Unit began a prescribed burn in a large grass field near Thermalito South Forebay […]

A couple of earthquakes were recorded at the Southern End of the two fault lines that run parallel with the Oregon Coast Thursday and Wednesday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, a 3.4-magnituide quake was located west to southwest of Ferndale, CA early Thursday morning, and a 3.9-magnitude was recorded west of Petrolia, CA late Wednesday. Both near Cape Mendocino in Northern California.

A reader asked: What’s the best thing to do if you find yourself in a no cell service area but need emergency help?

The 2023 CIF Northern California softball regional playoff brackets have been updated and the finals are set.  The top seeds have advanced in four of the five divisions for Saturday's championship games.  In Division 1, top seed Hollister (29-3) edged Whitney-Rocklin 3-2 to reach the ...

Sonora, CA – Two Mother Lode counties are holding rabies vaccination clinics, and one is also offering microchips for pets. Both welcome dogs and cats. In Tuolumne County, animal control will be holding a rabies vaccination clinic this Saturday, June 3, at its shelter located at 10040 Victoria Way in Jamestown, behind C & C Mini Mart. The cost is $10, and they only take cash or checks. Owners are also asked to bring their renewal forms for each pet to speed up the process.

The single-vehicle wreck in Sacramento sent 10 people to hospitals, including nine children between the ages of 3 and 8.