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Political analyst weighs in on what Harris might be looking for in a running mate
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Not long after President Joe Biden announced he was ending his reelection campaign and threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris did more questions emerge, including who Harris’ running mate might be. With a major change in the race for the White House, the...
What will Biden's delegates choose to do? Hear from one in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Not long after President Joe Biden announced he was ending his reelection campaign did more questions emerge, including what happens to his delegates. All 3,800 of them are essentially free agents now. ABC10 spoke with one representing the state of California. Biden is out and his...
2 found dead in vehicle on Highway 99 offramp near Salida
SALIDA, Calif. — Two people were found dead inside a Honda Sunday near Salida in what officials believe is the result of a domestic violence situation. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened around 6 p.m. Sunday when officers were called about a possible assault with a deadly weapon on the northbound Hammett Road offramp from Highway 99.
Stockton man arrested after leading officers on chase in stolen car, police say
CERES, Calif. — A Stockton man out on community supervision was arrested early Friday morning after he allegedly led officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle. According to the Ceres Police Department, it happened around 5:20 a.m. Friday when an officer found a stolen vehicle with a person inside near E Hatch and Mitchell roads.
Destructive San Joaquin County grass fires prompt message of preparedness
CLEMENTS, Calif. — Kelly Cooker was in her bedroom near the community of Clements Saturday afternoon as flames broke out in an orchard next door. "I just was listening and I heard the crackling for a while and I was like 'I know that sound,'" said Cooker. "It was just flames... like all along our house right there."
Newsom endorses Harris, other California leaders react after Biden ends presidential reelection campaign
CALIFORNIA, USA — President Joe Biden announced Sunday morning he is no longer running for reelection and many California leaders issued statements in response. Here’s what major political players in California had to say following Biden's statement, which was published around 10:45 a.m.:. Vice President Kamala Harris. Vice...
Search underway for missing hiker in Placer County
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — More than 100 people are out searching for a missing hiker last seen Friday afternoon. According to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office, 70-year-old Warren Elliott was last seen on the Rubicon Trail Friday afternoon. He was last wearing a blue denim short sleeve shirt...
Sacramento firefighters rescue deer swimming in canal near Mather
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters orchestrated the water rescue of a deer Sunday morning in Sacramento County. Crews were able to safely catch a deer swimming in the canal, bring it ashore and place it in the care of Sacramento County Animal Care Services, the fire district said. The call was completed just before 11:30 a.m.
Ridge Fire burns 2,500 acres and is 15% contained. Evacuations still in place in Colusa counties
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — The Ridge Fire in Colusa and Lake counties burned about 2,500 acres and is 15% contained as of Sunday morning, firefighters said. It began just before 4:30 p.m. Saturday along Walker Ridge Road and Highway 20 at the Lake and Colusa county border, according to Cal Fire. Its cause is still under investigation.
Girl's basketball tournament held in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Some girls who could be the future of women’s basketball are playing in a three-day long tournament in Roseville this weekend. The Trail Summer Finale Showcase Tournament is bringing some of the best girls basketball players on the West Coast — totaling more than 1,000 middle and high school athletes.
Oakland A's to lay off staff ahead of move to Sutter Health Park
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Oakland A’s tell ABC10 they’re laying some staff off ahead of their move to West Sacramento to play at Sutter Health Park from the 2025 to 2028 season. The A’s wouldn’t release the specific number of layoffs to occur, but a source...
Ridge Fire 10% contained after burning more than 2,000 acres, evacuations still in place for Colusa, Lake counties
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Cal Fire ground and air crews are battling the Ridge Fire near the Colusa and Lake counties line Saturday evening. The fire started around 4:30 p.m. in the area of Walker Ridge Road and Highway 20. Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit says the fire rapidly grew to nearly 2,304 acres.
Armed man detained after barricading himself inside semi-truck, Sacramento Police say
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man allegedly armed with a metal pole was safely detained after barricading himself in the front seat of a semi-truck on Richards Boulevard, Sacramento Police said Saturday afternoon. The situation began around 1 p.m. in the 500 block of Richards Boulevard, between 7th Street and...
Most of San Joaquin County cleared from possibility of power shutoffs
TRACY, Calif. — Most of San Joaquin County is expected to keep its electricity Saturday evening, the county's Office of Emergency Services says. At one point, 6,243 Pacific Gas and Electric customers living in the Tracy area were warned that their electricity could be shut off Saturday afternoon due to weather conditions and fire threats promoting public safety power shutoffs.
1 killed, 1 hurt in midtown Sacramento shooting
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man was killed and another injured after a shooting in Sacramento's midtown area, the Sacramento Police Department said. The double shooting was first reported around 1:15 a.m. Saturday in the 1500 block of 20th Street, near O Street. At the scene, officers say they found...
'We have lost a lot': Liberty Fire destroys 3 San Joaquin County homes
CLEMENTS, Calif. — San Joaquin County fire crews continue to work on increasing containment of the Liberty Fire Friday night. The fire burned 104 acres near Clements in San Joaquin County and is now 25% contained, according to Cal Fire. It started in the area of east Liberty and north Mackville roads around 2:30 p.m. Friday and prompted evacuations.
Suspicious item found at Old Spaghetti Factory in Elk Grove
ELK GROVE, Calif. — A burglary investigation turned into a suspicious item investigation Friday morning, according to the Elk Grove Police Department. Police were called to the Old Spaghetti Factory in Elk Grove for reports of a burglary at 9:20 a.m. Once on scene, officers evacuated the building after...
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74, her family announces
HOUSTON — Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee died at 74, her family announced Friday night. "With incredible grief for our loss yet deep gratitude for the life she shared with us, we announce the passing of United States Representative Sheila Jackson Lee of the 18th Congressional District of Texas," her family said in a statement.
Evacuations caused by Weimar Fire near I-80 in Placer County lifted
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Cal Fire crews are battling a fire near Interstate 80 in Placer County Friday night. Officials say the fire is burning near eastbound I-80 and Weimar Cross Road. It has prompted evacuations and closed all but one lane on eastbound 80. People along I-80 and...
Ripon Fire District goes without ambulances amid staffing shortage
RIPON, Calif. — In just a few seconds Friday, more people drove past Ripon Consolidated Fire District Station 1 than the number of first responders on duty inside. "Currently we have one station staffed full-time serving a population of just over 20,000," said Battalion Chief Pat Burns. "We are short. We are down to four people on duty today.”
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