Northern California

Three college students killed in a Tesla Cybertruck crash in November in the Bay Area community of Piedmont all had alcohol, marijuana and cocaine in their systems, according to a the toxicology reports. As seen on air on the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Feb. 15, 2025.

How many 7.0 magnitude earthquakes have there been in Northern California? Here’s what to know about the seismically active region. 

Residents in Northern California are cleaning up after an earthquake off the coast shook cities, cause some destruction and triggering a tsunami warning. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 5, 2024.

Dr. Lucy Jones said Thursday’s earthquake moved the land sideways, which doesn’t displace much water. This segment was broadcast during the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024.

Should cheese be served cold? Find out this & more as we celebrate hand-crafted California cheese and wine!

A custodian at an elementary school in Northern California received an emotional send-off from children, teachers and school staff to celebrate his retirement.

A school custodian at a Northern California elementary school received an emotional send-off for his retirement as the children cheered and thanked him for his hard work. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 5 a.m. on Aug. 30, 2024. 

A fire north of Sacramento has grown to over 45,000 acres in less than 24 hours. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 6 a.m. on July 25, 2024. 

Bigfoot Daze rolls into its 62nd outing with a “Disco Daze” parade and an ice cream social.

Talk about a wondrous roseland: The Russian River Rose Company is the place to ramble among thousands of roses at their peak bloom.