An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in rural Northern California caused a massive fire, sending thick plumes of black smoke into the air and forcing evacuations, authorities said.

Athletes participated in the Special Olympics Northern California’s Summer Games competition at Santa Clara University with the Opening Ceremony on Friday night.

An early 3.6-magnitude quake near Redding jolted Northern California residents. Experts share safety tips for minimizing risks during earthquakes.

The Michelin Guide has released its latest list of California Bib Gourmand winners. Only one Bay Area restaurant was recently added to the prestigious list.

A city councilman in the Northern California city of Live Oak was one of three men arrested this week in an alleged arson and insurance fraud conspiracy ring, authorities announced Friday.

The bodies of three men who vanished after diving into a Northern California waterfall have now been recovered, authorities said. “Our heartfelt condolences go out to their families, friends ...

Forecasters said that the aurora could be visible over some northern and upper Midwest states spanning from New York to Idaho.

IKEA home furniture chain will open a Manteca, California, store in Manteca. Here’s where, when how to find your nearest location in Northern California.

As legions of fire victims in Los Angeles now join their ranks, Northern California fire survivors assured full restitution under a landmark settlement with PG&E don’t want to be forgotten.

Mirroring contentious votes from two prior California Horse Racing Board meetings, the CHRB again chose during its monthly meeting June 19 not to award race dates this year in Northern California.