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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has released a new plan to protect the state’s iconic Joshua trees, which are imperiled by wildfires, human development and climate change.

The three big respiratory viruses that surge during this time of the year are mostly low in California and nationwide. Kris Sanchez reports.

Another battle could be brewing between California and the incoming Trump administration. Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing that California offer bigger tax rebates to people buying electric vehicles if the Trump White House gets rid of the federal EV tax credit as many have predicted. Robert Handa explains.

California could offer state tax rebates for electric vehicle purchases if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.

Lyle and Erik Menendez on Monday will appear virtually in a Southern California courtroom for a hearing about their petition to have their convictions overturned. Kris Sanchez reports.

A steady caravan of adult salmon have begun traversing the waters above where the Klamath River dams stood — the first returning fish to visit the newly liberated waters in more than a century. Joe Rosato Jr. reports.

Crystal Robinson remembers the call from her team reporting an adult spawning chinook salmon spotted in a creek leading to the Klamath River, which was the subject of the recent removal of four controversial hydro-electric dams in Siskiyou County in Northern California. 

Chief Meteorologist Jeff Ranieri has all the details on the heavy Friday rain and what’s ahead this weekend in your Microclimate Weather forecast.

One of the strongest storms on the West Coast in decades knocked out power for thousands of people, unleashed strong winds that toppled trees and left two dead in Washington before making its way through Oregon to Northern California where on Thursday it dropped heavy snow and record amounts of rain.

A major storm moving through Northern California on Thursday toppled trees and dropped record amounts of rain. Kari Hall, Bob Redell, Kris Sanchez and Ginger Conejero Saab report.

The festival is scheduled to take place on April 11 to 13, and again on April 18 to 20.

The anticipated three-quarters of a mile road will be embedded with chargers under the pavement to wirelessly send power to the vehicle. 

Tens of thousands of University of California workers on Wednesday walked off the job for a two-day strike over wages and conditions at their medical facilities and campuses. Kris Sanchez reports.

The man credited with creating the movie “Air Bud” has experienced homelessness while battling multiple health issues, but the kindness of others is helping him get back on his feet.

A Bay Area police chief who serves on the State 911 Advisory Board said he was surprised to learn about serious safety issues with California’s Next Generation 911 project from an NBC Bay Area investigation. Raj Mathai speaks with investigative reporter Candice Nguyen on this.

While California’s sanctuary state law already enforces protective measures for immigrants, there are some exceptions.

A State 911 Advisory Board member said he was blindsided by serious public safety concerns regarding California’s Next Generation 911 project recently exposed in an NBC Bay Area investigation, noting the board has largely been kept in the dark about the extent of those issues by the state and its contractors.

A State 911 Advisory Board member said he was blindsided by serious public safety concerns regarding California’s Next Generation 911 project recently exposed in an NBC Bay Area investigation, noting the board has largely been kept in the dark about the extent of those issues by the state and its contractors. Candice Nguyen reports. 

A cold start and dry conditions expected for the afternoon. A major storm moves into the North Bay starting Wednesday. Vianey Arana has your Microclimate Forecast.

As wildfires continue to tear through the California landscape year after year, devastating land and homes, a new study suggests the state’s agriculture is also increasingly a victim.