KCRA News (Northern California)
Gann Fire latest | Evacuees endure days of uncertainty
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- Gann Fire latest | Evacuees endure days of uncertainty
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- 5:54
- Date posted
- 40 minutes ago
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- Evacuees recount their experiences of leaving their home due to the Gann Fire.
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- Evacuees recount experiences of Gann fire forcing mandatory evacuations
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- 2:50
- Date posted
- 1 hour ago
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- Residents displaced by the Gann fire in Calaveras County share their stories as evacuation orders remain in effect for some areas.
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- Yuba City teen selected to represent California in Patriot Games
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- 2:16
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- A 15-year-old Yuba City High School athlete will represent California in the Patriot Games, a national competition celebrating America’s 250th birthday.
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- Seniors at downtown Sacramento apartment complex raise concerns about bedbugs
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- 2:20
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- Residents of an affordable senior housing complex in downtown Sacramento say bedbugs have affected multiple apartments.
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- Woman dies in Gann Fire in Calaveras County
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- Susan Solari has been identified by friends as the victim who died as a result of the Gann Fire burning in Calaveras County.
Her neighbor tells KCRA 3 she was a longtime AKC registered breeder and trainer of Hinterland German Shepherds. She tells us about the last phone call she got from Susan before flames surrounded her home.
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- Sacramento judge sides with Attorney General Rob Bonta in Prop 39 ballot title lawsuit
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 2 hours ago
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- A Sacramento judge ruled in favor of California Attorney General Rob Bonta, rejecting claims from the Yes on 39 campaign that his revised ballot title for Proposition 39 was misleading and violated state election laws.
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- Lathrop artist honors Kobe Bryant with handwritten word art
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- 1:24
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- A Lathrop artist created two handwritten pieces of art to honor Kobe Bryant, using thousands of words to form images of the late NBA legend.
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- Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency due to Gann Fire
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency in response to the fire, which Cal Fire says has destroyed 18 structures and left a firefighter injured.
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- Gann Fire updates | 18 structures destroyed in Calaveras County wildfire
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- 2:34
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- Cal Fire said the number of structures destroyed in the Gann Fire has increased to 18.
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- Man accused of starting Gann Fire was previously sentenced for causing 2018 fire
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- A man arrested and accused of recklessly starting the Gann Fire in Calaveras County said he did not intentionally mean to ignite the flames. Court documents show he was previously sentenced for starting a 2018 fire.
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- Longtime dog breeder dies in Gann Fire in Calaveras County
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 hours ago
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- Crews recovered the body of a person from a Calaveras County home burned by the Gann Fire, officials said Thursday.
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- Gann Fire suspect had prior fire-related charges, records show
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- 1:41
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Court records obtained by KCRA 3 reveal Herbert Wayne Smith, the man accused in the Gann Fire investigation, pleaded no contest in a separate 2018 fire-related case. Before those records surfaced, KCRA 3’s Denzen Cortez was first to interview Smith, who told us nothing like this had ever happened before.
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- Mike McDaniel brings fresh energy to Chargers offense
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- 1:47
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- New Chargers offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel is working with quarterback Justin Herbert to develop an innovative and challenging offense, earning praise from players and coaches alike.
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- LA Rams RB coach Ron Gould shares insights on football, teamwork, and passion
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- 1:22
- Date posted
- 4 hours ago
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- Ron Gould, who previously served as the UC Davis football coach, discussed the importance of people in football, the thrill of working with top players, and the joy of pursuing his lifelong passion.
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- First day of school symbolizes continued growth in West Roseville
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- 2:32
- Date posted
- 5 hours ago
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- With balloons, cheerleaders and a drum line, students in West Roseville walked the red carpet to usher in the newest school in the Roseville City School District. Winding Creek Elementary opened for its first-ever first day of school Thursday morning.
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- Officials crack down on illegal bridge jumping at Folsom's Rainbow Bridge
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- 3:28
- Date posted
- 6 hours ago
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- Jumping from Folsom's Rainbow Bridge has long been a summer tradition for teens and young adults, but officials are warning of the dangers and stepping up enforcement against the illegal activity.
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- Christian Brothers girls flag football team joins KCRA 3 before season
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- 3:03
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- The Christian Brothers girls football joined KCRA 3's Lisa Gonzalez before their 2026 season starts on Aug. 18.
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- Women's flag football moves closer to NCAA championship status
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- 0:49
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- Women's flag football is progressing toward becoming an NCAA championship sport, with schools like Sacramento State preparing programs and organizations like the NFL supporting its growth.
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- Consumer Reports: Give your pet a flea-free summer
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- For pet owners, few problems are more frustrating than a flea infestation. It often starts with a dog or cat that won’t stop scratching, but before long, fleas can spread throughout the home and become difficult to eliminate. Consumer Reports says acting quickly is the key to protecting both your pets and your household.
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- Officials warn of dangers, crack down on illegal bridge jumping at Folsom's Rainbow Bridge
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- 2:25
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- Jumping from Folsom's Rainbow Bridge has long been a summer tradition for teens and young adults, but officials are warning of the dangers and stepping up enforcement against the illegal activity.
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- Forecast is heating up with the return of triple digits
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- 3:19
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- Temps are running 2 to 3 degrees warmer than yesterday with some spots in the Valley at or above 100 degrees. Temps will continue to warm with widespread triple digits through the weekend. Cooler air moves in next week with 90s in the forecast from Monday through Friday. The Sierra will start seeing some clouds linked to the monsoon. Shower and thunderstorm activity will increase through the weekend mostly south of Tahoe & Truckee.
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- Man accused of starting Gann Fire was previously charged for setting another fire
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- A man arrested and accused of recklessly starting the Gann Fire in Calaveras County said he did not intentionally mean to ignite the flames. Court documents show he also has a previous fire-related offense.
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- Gann Fire coverage |Updates on victim and man accused of setting fire
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- 3:59
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- Here is what we learned about a woman killed in the Gann Fire and the man accused of starting the fire in Calaveras County.
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- Neighbor identifies woman killed in Gann Fire as house caught flames
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 8 hours ago
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- Crews recovered the body of a person from a Calaveras County home burned by the Gann Fire, officials said Thursday. Friends have identified the burn victim as Susan Solari.
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- 'I'm so sorry": Man arrested for Gann Fire speaks to Denzen Cortez 1-on-1
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- A man arrested and accused of recklessly starting the Gann Fire in Calaveras County said he did not intentionally mean to ignite the flames.
“I’m so sorry for everything that’s happened," Smith said. "That was never my intent. I was just out there trying to get some money together, and it turned into this.”
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- Gann Fire updates | Body recovered from burned home | 12 p.m. August 6, 2026
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- 5:58
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- Crews recovered the body of a person from a Calaveras County home burned by the Gann Fire, officials said Thursday. The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office said first responders recovered the body at a burned home in the 4600 block of Jaquima Drive in the town of Angels Camp. The person's identity is pending on positive identification and notification of next of kin. This comes after Cal Fire said it arrested Herbert Wayne Smith on charges related to recklessly causing a fire. He was taken into custody near the fire's origin, hours after it ignited. In a one-on-one interview with Smith, he said he was sawing metal scraps to earn money for a birthday dinner with his wife and did not mean to start the fire. He has since posted bond.
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- Senate holds Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt over refusal to answer COVID-19 questions
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
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- A Senate committee on Thursday voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for potential prosecution over his refusal to answer questions at a hearing last week focused on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. The party-line vote approving the contempt resolution came a week after Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination more than 100 times when he appeared before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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- NorCal forecast: Weather warms again, back to triple-digit highs this weekend
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- 2:28
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
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- The influence of the marine layer and Delta breeze is weakening as high pressure builds west, allowing temperatures to climb a few more degrees this afternoon.
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- Mapping out the homes saved from the Gann Fire
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Mapping out the homes saved
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- Get the Facts on Arrest in Gann Fire
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
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- Get the Facts on Arrest in Gann Fire
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- Gann Fire updates | Conditions wind down, but flames destroyed 7 structures | 6 a.m. August 6, 2026
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- 4:03
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
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- Firefighting crews in Calaveras County are getting a better handle on a wildfire that destroyed homes, injured a firefighter and forced hundreds to evacuate. Cal Fire said the Gann Fire started shortly before 5:30 p.m. Monday near Hogan Dam and Gann roads near New Hogan Lake. When it first began, large columns of smoke and fast-moving flames threatened nearby residents, prompting evacuation orders. Conditions appear much calmer. KCRA 3's Melanie Wingo was along a hillside near New Hogan Lake on Wednesday, showing large, active flames. At that same location Thursday morning, her vantage point was pitch-black.
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- Gann Fire | A 24-hour comparison of conditions | Updates at 5 a.m. Aug. 6, 2026
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- 2:14
- Date posted
- 18 hours ago
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- A man was taken into custody near the site of a Calaveras County wildfire that has burned homes, forced evacuations and burned thousands of acres. He claims it was all an accident.
Herbert Wayne Smith was arrested on charges related to causing a fire of a structure or forest land, allowing a fire to escape or spread, and operating machinery without clearance, according to jail logs. He was arrested at 8591 Hogan Dam Road at 7:43 p.m. Monday, hours after the Gann Fire ignited.
In a one-on-one interview with KCRA 3, Herbert Wayne Smith said the Monday the fire started was also his birthday. He wanted to earn some money for a dinner with his wife by gathering some scraps, and was using a saw to cut some scraps when the fire started.
“I’m so sorry for everything that’s happened," Smith said. "That was never my intent. I was just out there trying to get some money together, and it turned into this.”
Smith said he has since ...
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- LIVE | Hearing for Carlos Dominguez before sentencing in Davis stabbings case
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- 26:39
- Date posted
- 22 hours ago
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- LIVE | Hearing for Carlos Dominguez before sentencing in Davis stabbings case
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- UC Davis students create and sell small-batch wines to support winemaking program
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- 2:41
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- UC Davis students are learning the art of winemaking through the Hilgard 631 program, where they create small-batch wines that are now available for public purchase to support the program.
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- Family relieved to find home still standing after Gann Fire in Calaveras County
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A Calaveras County family learned their home survived the Gann Fire, though their family cat remains missing.
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- Man arrested for causing Gann Fire says he did not intentionally start wildfire
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- 2:58
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A man arrested and accused of recklessly starting the Gann Fire in Calaveras County said he did not intentionally mean to ignite the flames.
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- Gann Fire latest: 7 structures destroyed in Calaveras County fire
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- 10:43
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Crews continued to battle the Gann Fire in Calaveras County.
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- Lodi science museum expansion to include classrooms, hotel, and plaza
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- The World of Wonders Science Museum in Lodi is advancing plans for a major expansion, adding classrooms, a science-themed hotel, and more to improve science education and attract visitors
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- Family’s dream home survives Gann Fire days after move-in
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- 2:07
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Adrianna Castle and her family had lived in their new home for only three days when the Gann Fire forced them to evacuate.
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- Aerial view of damage from Gann Fire
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- 1:14
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Here's a look from the air at some of the damage from the Gann Fire burning in Calaveras County.
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- Former Cal Fire fighter arrested for lewd conduct
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- 0:26
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A man, who worked as a Cal Fire firefighter, is accused of lewd acts at a Barnes & Noble store in Folsom, according to police.
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- Man arrested for Gann Fire speaks with KCRA 3
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- 1:39
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- "I’m so sorry for everything that’s happened."
A man arrested and accused of recklessly starting the Gann Fire in Calaveras County told KCRA 3 he did not intentionally mean to ignite the flames.
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- Xavier Becerra dodges California Capitol Press Corps
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Xavier Becerra is running to be California’s next governor. At his first public appearance at the state Capitol since the primary election in June, Becerra on Wednesday dodged the group of reporters he’s expected to work with if elected.
The Democratic candidate has not gaggled with reporters since June 9th in Los Angeles. His spokesman says journalists who cover the state Capitol will have opportunities to talk to him soon.
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- Kaiser optometrist on importance of child eye exams
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- 2:42
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Kaiser optometrist Dr. Katherine Gillett talks about the importance of eye exams for children.
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- Smoke forecast | Aug. 5 updates at 4 p.m.
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Dirk Verdoorn looks at air quality impacts from the Gann Fire in parts on NorCal.
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- Carlos Dominguez, man convicted in Davis stabbing spree, appears in court for status hearing
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Carlos Dominguez, the man behind the 2023 Davis serial stabbings, appeared in Yolo County Superior Court on Wednesday for a status hearing to discuss the next steps in his case.
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- Financial adviser shares advice on medical debt
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- 3:54
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Kathryn McCall talks about how to deal with medical debt.
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- Man says he did not intentionally start Gann Fire
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- 2:46
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A man arrested and accused of recklessly starting the Gann Fire in Calaveras County said he did not intentionally mean to ignite the flames.
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- Gann Fire latest | Aug. 6 updates — 6 p.m.
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- 9:54
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Here the latest coverage of the wildfire burning in Calaveras County, the smoke outlook and an interview with a man who said he started the fire unintentionally.
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- Bear spotted at Northern California home
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- 0:09
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A Rocklin woman says cameras spotted a bear in her backyard. Roseville police say they are tracking a bear that was sighted multiple times in a residential area.
