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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to send Sherri Papini to prison for eight months as punishment for her kidnapping hoax, writing in court files that the Northern California mom continues to tell people she actually was kidnapped and rejecting a proposal by probation officials that she…

Mater Dei (Calif.) and St. John Bosco (Calif.) hold strong atop Week 3 of the USA TODAY Sports Super 25 high school football rankings.

Recapping UNLV's 20-14 loss to California.

Southern Californians welcomed cooler temperatures from a tropical storm veering off the coast. But officials warn those living further north are at risk for a heat wave and wildfire conditions.

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Chicago White Sox had 21 hits Thursday against the Oakland Athletics.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As much of the West continued to swelter in a record-breaking heat wave, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday signed a package of legislation aimed at protecting Californians from extreme heat, including establishing a statewide warning system by 2025 and conducting a study on the effects of sizzling…

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento and surrounding communities woke to a red sun and smoky skies Friday as the Mosquito fire in the foothills east of the city continued to rage out of control, sending clouds of smoke that were visible from space billowing over the landscape.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — More than a week of record-setting heat across California is fueling several destructive wildfires and worsening already critical conditions ahead of the fall fire season.

OAKLAND, Calif. – The most uplifting news for the Oakland A’s on Thursday was the announcement that Tony Kemp had been named the team’s nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, the third straight year he’s been given that distinction.