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Bacteria keeps swimmers out of Lodi Lake for Fourth of July
LODI, Calif. — Hundreds of families circulated in and out of Lodi Lake Thursday as the city held its annual Fourth of July celebration. People have been anticipating the reopening of the park after it was closed for renovations last year, but, the problem now is that the water is not safe enough for families to enjoy.
Sacramento County stops water deliveries to homeless encampments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento County is no longer delivering water to homeless encampments during what could become a historic heat wave. According to both the city and county of Sacramento, this was always going to happen . Sacramento County said water deliveries were always going to end, because they were funded by American Rescue Plan Dollars that no longer exist. The funds were part of a contract with SANE to distribute drinking water to encampments, as part of the COVID-19 public health crisis, for the last four years. The pandemic is over and large encampments no longer exist.
California Legislature votes to ask voters for permission borrow $20 billion for climate, schools
SACRAMENTO, Calif — Mired in a stream of multi-billion dollar budget deficits, the California Legislature on Wednesday turned to voters for help. Lawmakers voted to place a pair of $10 billion bonds on the November ballot. If approved, the money would pay for the building of new schools and help communities prepare for the impacts of climate change.
The bandit hideout hidden behind a waterfall | Bartell's Backroads
DUNSMUIR, Calif. — Drive through the little railroad town of Dunsmuir and you’ll find an old bandit hideout behind a waterfall. It's known as Hedge Creek Falls and you'll find it right off the I-5 Dunsmuir exit, just look for a free running water fountain. Dunsmuir is known...
Looking ahead: When will the extreme heat end?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It's been quite a start to July across Northern California. The last day of June kicked off this stretch of 100°+ heat and we've only been warming up since then. We've been warning about this extreme heat, not only for how hot it is but...
Thompson Fire: Some evacuation orders downgraded to warnings
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Thousands are under evacuation warnings and orders Thursday as the Thompson Fire continues burning in Butte County near Oroville. Cal Fire said the blaze is at 3,789 acres and 29% containment Thursday morning. The fire sparked in the area of Cherokee and Thompson Flat Cemetery roads near Oroville Tuesday morning. Fire officials said there's a threat to multiple infrastructures, including power and water supply to the Oroville area.
'We need you back home': Sacramento mother pleads for missing daughter to come home
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A concerned Sacramento mother is pleading for help to find her 14-year-old daughter. She hasn’t been seen since Mother’s Day. “It scares me because anytime I watch the news and they say they find a body, I don’t know if that’s my daughter,” said Kayla Green.
Open, closed on July 4th | Here's what grocery stores are open for the holiday
SACRAMENTO, Calif — If you forgot something for the Fourth of July barbecue, don't worry. There's still time to head to the grocery store. While some stores in the area might have changes in their hours, others might not be open at the times you're used to. Whether you...
California lawmakers amend bill to punish people who buy sex with minors
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Proposed legislation aimed at enacting harsher penalties for people who solicit sex with a minor went through changes this week to the dismay of the bill’s author. Sen. Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) introduced Senate Bill 1414, which would make soliciting sex with a minor a felony....
Folsom Pro Rodeo returns amid extreme heat wave
FOLSOM, Calif. — The Folsom Pro Rodeo kicks off Wednesday night. It's a tradition that’s brought entertainment to the community for more than 60 years. The first night of the rodeo falls in the middle of a heat wave, and organizers are preparing to make sure guests and animals stay cool. They're offering complementary water and sunscreen.
2 structures, roughly 8 acres burned in Elk Grove fire
ELK GROVE, Calif. — A fire destroyed two buildings and burned roughly eight acres in Sacramento County Wednesday, according to the Cosumnes Fire Department. The fire started in Elk Grove near Calvine and Bader roads around 3 p.m., according to officials. Once firefighters got on scene eight minutes later, they found the fire threatening structures, vehicles and livestock.
M3.4 earthquake strikes near Soledad
SOLEDAD, Calif. — A preliminary magnitude 3.4 earthquake has struck near Pinnacles, California Wednesday. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck around 6:20 p.m. It was centered about 12.2 miles northeast of Soledad, or about 141 miles south of Sacramento. People reported feeling it in areas around Santa...
Barbeque burns down Calaveras County home
CALAVERAS COUNTY, Calif. — A Calaveras County home burned down from a barbeque Wednesday, according to fire officials. The Calaveras Consolidated Fire Department said the fire started at a home on Kirby Street in the Rancho Calaveras Subdivision in Valley Springs. They said they fought the fire in triple-digit heat.
Oz Korean BBQ to open in Folsom Palladio. It replaces Flame & Fire Brazilian Steakhouse
FOLSOM, Calif. — Oz Korean BBQ plans to open its third location in the Palladio shopping center in Folsom. The business will soon undergo construction at 380 Palladio Parkway, Suite #305, in the space formerly inhabited by Flame & Fire Brazilian Steakhouse, according to Gloria Wright, Palladio’s general manager.
1,500 customers without power in Rosemont area
ROSEMONT, Calif. — About 1,500 customers are without power in the Rosemont area of Sacramento County. The Sacramento Municipal Utilities District said the outage was reported just after 6 p.m. The outage is currently impacted 1,553 customers during an extreme heat wave in the area.
6 hurt in crash near Sloughhouse
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Six people were hurt after a crash near Sloughhouse Wednesday evening. The collision was reported along the 10000 block of Florin Road, just after 4:30 p.m. A spokesperson for Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said three of the people hurt were pediatrics. Of those hurt, four of...
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