The Sacramento SPCA is hosting an adopt-a-thon for cats Thursday through Sunday.

The Sacramento SPCA is hosting an adopt-a-thon for cats Thursday through Sunday. less

At least five homes burned and hundreds more were threatened Tuesday by a raging fire in Butte County, fire officials said Tuesday.

At least five homes burned and hundreds more were threatened Tuesday by a raging fire in Butte County, fire officials said Tuesday. less

Chef Biba Caggiano offers a classic recipe for penne with peppery white tuna sauce.

Chef Biba Caggiano offers a classic recipe for penne with peppery white tuna sauce. less

The Air Quality Management District warns people in the Sacramento area to stay inside and try to avoid driving because the air quality across the region is very unhealthy for everyone.

The Air Quality Management District warns people in the Sacramento area to stay inside and try to avoid driving because the air quality across the region is very unhealthy for everyone. less

A Butte County wildfire led to the evacuation Tuesday of the communities of Concow and Yankee Hill.

A Butte County wildfire led to the evacuation Tuesday of the communities of Concow and Yankee Hill. less

Sacramento-area residents should do everything they can to stay indoors as the hazardous levels of wildfire smoke continue to fill the skies, a local health official said Tuesday.

Sacramento-area residents should do everything they can to stay indoors as the hazardous levels of wildfire smoke continue to fill the skies, a local health official said Tuesday. less

Dr. Tom Hopkins discusses the effects of poor air quality on your health and when to seek medical attention.

Dr. Tom Hopkins discusses the effects of poor air quality on your health and when to seek medical attention. less

Mr. December will perform at this weekend's BBQ and Blues Festival in Auburn, which will benefit the Placer County SPCA.

Mr. December will perform at this weekend's BBQ and Blues Festival in Auburn, which will benefit the Placer County SPCA. less

Tina Walker of the Office of Emergency Services said Monday that the state is ready to act to help people handle excessive heat after an emergency declaration by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Tina Walker of the Office of Emergency Services said Monday that the state is ready to act to help people handle excessive heat after an emergency declaration by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. less

Smoke from nearby fires is lingering in the Central Valley, resulting in unhealthy air for sensitive groups.

Smoke from nearby fires is lingering in the Central Valley, resulting in unhealthy air for sensitive groups. less

A very lucky buyer could end up with a multimillion-dollar Granite Bay playground for just $1, but chances are the property will sell for much more.

A very lucky buyer could end up with a multimillion-dollar Granite Bay playground for just $1, but chances are the property will sell for much more. less

Many National Guard troops prepared early Monday to join the fight against California wildfires.

Many National Guard troops prepared early Monday to join the fight against California wildfires. less

Secretary of Interior Dirk Kempthorne and Dr. Silvia Earle say the oceans are at risk.

Secretary of Interior Dirk Kempthorne and Dr. Silvia Earle say the oceans are at risk. less

Foul play is suspected in an Elverta fire Saturday evening that burned one house and caused minor damage to a neighbor's home, a fire official and local residents say.

Foul play is suspected in an Elverta fire Saturday evening that burned one house and caused minor damage to a neighbor's home, a fire official and local residents say. less

Friends and family of missing Truckee pilot, Clay Beck, express grief after the wreckage of his plane was found with a body inside.

Friends and family of missing Truckee pilot, Clay Beck, express grief after the wreckage of his plane was found with a body inside. less

Governor Schwarzenegger says California's top priority is keeping flames from reaching homes in Santa Barbara County.

Governor Schwarzenegger says California's top priority is keeping flames from reaching homes in Santa Barbara County. less

Wildfires in the Sierra Nevada are threatening the small communities of Foresthill and Blue Canyon.

Wildfires in the Sierra Nevada are threatening the small communities of Foresthill and Blue Canyon. less

A Modesto teen is recovering in the hospital after she was allegedly abducted by a registered sex offender, police say.

A Modesto teen is recovering in the hospital after she was allegedly abducted by a registered sex offender, police say. less

The Sacramento fireworks task force catches several lawbreakers with illegal fireworks in the Sacramento area.

The Sacramento fireworks task force catches several lawbreakers with illegal fireworks in the Sacramento area. less

Staying close to home and having block parties is the celebration of choice this 4th of July.

Staying close to home and having block parties is the celebration of choice this 4th of July. less