Latest "California National Guard" stories

Gone in 60 Minutes: Guard Humvee stolen on July 3 still missing

Not since Steve McQueen deftly maneuvered his 1968 Mustang GT Fastback in the ‘68 smash hit “Bullitt” has northern California seen such daring driving.

By Jon Simkins and Jonathan Lehrfeld

7 days ago

Wildfire monitoring, other state missions in jeopardy without a Space Guard, these officials say

Space Force officials want to move away from the traditional Guard and Reserve. These colonels say that's a bad idea.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Report: Spy plane monitored protest where the head of the California National Guard lives

Maj. Gen. David Baldwin said the fact that he lives in El Dorado Hills had nothing to do with the California National Guard sending the RC-26B to monitor peaceful protests there in June.

3 years ago

National Guard troops amid protests cost nearly $25M in California

It cost nearly $25 million for California to deploy 8,000 National Guard soldiers throughout the state to assist police during protests over racial injustice inspired by the death of George Floyd in Minnesota.

3 years ago

National Guard patrols torn California streets amid unrest

More than 2,400 California National Guard soldiers toting military assault rifles are on the streets and authorities say that has allowed police officers to crack down on the rampant vandalism and thievery that scarred the first several days of demonstrations.

3 years ago

National Guard COVID-19 update: Troop level at more than 46,500, 86 percent on Title 32 orders

Every state, three territories and Washington D.C. have activated Army and Air National Guard personnel to assist in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.

By Howard Altman

3 years ago