High-Speed Rescue: Spider Monkey Saved from Luxury Car Chase

A one-month-old spider monkey is safe and in the care of the Oakland Zoo after being rescued from a speeding Rolls Royce Ghost in Madera County, California. The monkey was discovered during a traffic stop by a Madera California Highway Patrol (CHP) officer on Monday. The... Read More.

SEARCH DAY 18: Body Recovered from Thermalito Afterbay

SEARCH DAY 18: Body Recovered from Thermalito Afterbay BCFAC News 12/31/2024 Butte County, CA - On Tuesday morning, the Butte County Sheriff's Office confirmed the recovery of a body from the Thermalito Afterbay. A sheriff's office pilot initially spotted the body during a search operation.... Read More.

Those real-looking FasTrak texts? They’re really a scam

Scammers are not taking a break for the holidays, as they are targeting Bay Area residents with fake text messages about FasTrak. The messages claim that recipients owe money for using a toll lane and must pay to avoid late fees and legal action.... Read More.

Californias Water Supply Gets a Boost from Late Autumn Storms

A series of strong storms in late November and early December have helped boost statewide precipitation levels, pushing them slightly above average for this time of year. These storms have also improved reservoir levels, offering a positive outlook for California’s water supply after a... Read More.

Californias Record Cone Collection Spurs Reforestation Success

California achieved a 275% increase in cone collection this year thanks to the American Forests Reforestation Pipeline Partnership (RPP), a collaboration with @U.S. Forest Service. Nearly half of the record 11,330 bushels gathered were processed at CAL FIRE’s L.A. Moran Reforestation Center, ensuring a reliable... Read More.