Sutter Health said they chose to remove the statue “out of respect for some community members’ viewpoints.” Some Sacramento-area activists have been advocating for the statue's removal because of accounts of Sutter's abuse of Native Americans.

Story by Sammy Caiola.

(Photo: Workers remove the statue of John Sutter outside the Sutter Medical Center in Midtown Sacramento on June 15, 2020 - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)

Pacific Gas and Electric was back in court Tuesday for a criminal arraignment tied to the 2018 Camp Fire. The company pleaded guilty to over 80 felony manslaughter counts.

Story by Scott Rodd.

The California Highway Patrol mobilized across the state during the recent demonstrations against the police killing of George Floyd and racial injustice.

Story by Nick Miller.

California has released new data on COVID-19 outbreaks at mental health and substance abuse treatment facilities.

Story by Sammy Caiola.

(Photo: Tom Varco / CC BY-SA 3.0)

Prop 209, approved by Californians over 20 years ago, prohibits preferential treatment based on race, ethnicity and gender for state jobs and admissions at public universities. A measure in the Legislature would once again put the issue to voters.

Story by Scott Rodd.

Cal Fire is gearing up for wildfire season during a pandemic. But, observing coronavirus restrictions won’t impede response efforts.

Story by Steve Milne.

Lake Tahoe got a lot murkier in 2019 compared with 2018. But scientists say year-to-year fluctuations are common.

Story by Steve Milne.

Cal Fire is gearing up for wildfire season. But how will the agency handle social-distancing and other coronavirus restrictions in the midst of a natural disaster?

Story by Steve Milne.

(Photo: Thom Porter, director of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, at a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, in Sacramento - Rich Pedroncelli / AP Photo)

A new bill that aims to protect renters from being evicted during the COVID-19 crisis was introduced at the state Capitol Wednesday.

Story by Chris Nichols.

Lake Tahoe got a lot murkier in 2019 compared with the previous year. Clarity measured 62.7 feet. The year before it was a lot deeper: 70.9 feet. But scientists say year-to-year fluctuations are common.

Story by Steve Milne.

Democratic State Assemblyman Mike Gipson has introduced legislation that would ban police from using controversial restraints. That includes the carotid hold.

Story by Steve Milne.

(Photo: Demonstrators at the east steps of the California State Capitol in Sacramento on June 3, 2020 protest the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police - Andrew Nixon / CapRadio)

Yosemite National Park has been closed for nearly three months because of stay-at-home orders. But on June 11 the park is reopening in a limited way. The closure has had a huge impact on gateways into the park.

Story by Ezra David Romero.

As some areas in California report spikes in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Gavin Newsom isn’t backing down from plans to let additional businesses resume operations this weekend.

Story by Nicole Nixon.

Some recreational activities across California are reopening this weekend, but operators must follow safety guidelines and social distancing rules.

Story by Ezra David Romero.