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Modesto Christian Takes On Parker

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:31:27 PST

Orangutan, 6, Joins Sacramento Zoo

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:27:12 PST

An orangutan named Makan has moved into the Sacramento Zoo.

KCRA.com's Year In Review

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:14:18 PST

Here's a look back at some of California's biggest stories of 2009, all of them affecting the public in a big way during the past year.

9 Images That Capture 2009

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:32:22 PST

From the swearing in of the nation�s first African-American president to the death of pop icon Michael Jackson, here are images from some of the 2009�s most compelling stories.

Judge: Gov. Can Furlough CalPERS Staff

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:26:48 PST

A San Francisco judge has ruled that Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger can furlough employees at the state's public pension fund.

Grass Valley Donation Day In 126th Year

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:30:03 PST

Downtown Grass Valley was filled with more than 1,000 marching kids on Friday celebrating 126 years of Christmas cheer.

Suspect ID'd In Fatal Bank Shootout

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:29:32 PST

Authorities have identified the man suspected of holding three bank employees hostage and shooting two customers at a rural Northern California bank.

CPUC Could Investigate Power Shut-Offs

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:58:51 PST

The rate of power shut-offs within Pacific Gas & Electric is so high, KCRA 3 has learned that the California Public Utilities Commission is considering an investigation.

Deputy Injured In Carmichael Tussle

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:46:41 PST

A deputy suffered a knee injury Friday in a fight with a suspect in Carmichael, sheriff's Sgt. Tim Curran said.

More Renters Forced Out By Foreclosures

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:16:58 PST

A new report shows that about 1.7 million homeowners were on the verge of foreclosure this autumn.

Man In Stolen Car Goes On Long Pursuit

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:31:19 PST

A 28-year-old man was taken into custody Thursday after he led a deputy on a nearly 20-mile pursuit, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Department.

Feds Have Quake Plan For Folsom Dam

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:41:34 PST

Federal officials are planning to replace a section of Folsom Lake's largest earthen dam to protect against earthquakes.

Barn Owl Snared By Fishing Line

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:49:23 PST

A wildlife rescue is helping a wayward owl get back into the air.

Report: Shasta Co. Boy Suffered Torture

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:54:56 PST

A Cottonwood woman who was arrested last week on charges of beating a 7-year-old nearly to death made her first appearance in court Tuesday.

Duvall, Shriver On Santa's Naughty List

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:36:51 PST

Former Assemblyman Mike Duvall, California first lady Maria Shriver, Tiger Woods and others are named on Santa's naughty list in a fun display in a window of Sacramento's Citizen Hotel.

Victim's Trap For Car Thieves Backfires

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 11:07:43 PST

Sometimes, setting a trap for thieves can backfire, as a car theft victim in Stockton found out the hard way.