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Maria Fire in Calaveras County: Evacuations, maps and updates
CALAVERAS COUNTY, Calif. — Click here for the latest updates on the Maria Fire. A wildfire, called the Maria Fire, sparked Tuesday causing evacuations in Calaveras County, California. Cal Fire said the fire is about 50 acres and 5% contained as of 8 a.m. The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office...
Matthew Bowen: Memorial service today for Vacaville police officer
VACAVILLE, Calif. — The memorial service for the first Vacaville police officer killed in the line of duty will be streamed to the city's YouTube page Tuesday. Officer Matthew Bowen was killed during a traffic stop when he was hit by a suspected DUI driver on July 11. The Solano County District Attorney's Office accused the driver, Serena CJ Rodriguez, of intentionally killing Bowen.
15-year-old killed, 20-year-old injured in Sacramento County shooting
ARDEN-ARCADE, Calif. — A 15-year-old died after a shooting in Arden-Arcade Monday night. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of a shooting around 10:15 p.m. in the 1900 block of Ethan Way. A 15-year-old was shot in the chest with life-threatening injuries and a 20-year-old man was...
Author of Kamala Harris biography reflects on the VP’s history in California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The author of Kamala Harris’ biography told ABC10 the Vice President has an uphill battle to win the Presidency – but believes it’s not impossible. “She should not be underestimated. Don't count her out, but she is the underdog,” said Dan Morain, a...
Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento to close its doors after 30 years
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After 30 years in Sacramento, Rio City Cafe is closing its doors. "Our last day of service will be Saturday, August 3, 2024 ... this was in no way an easy decision, but due to multiple factors, sadly, we realize it is time to say our goodbyes," the business wrote in a Facebook post on Monday night.
Lightning suspected of causing Smith, Mill fires in Plumas County: Evacuations, maps and updates
PLUMAS COUNTY, Calif. — Click here for the latest updates on the wildfires in Plumas County. Firefighters in the Plumas National Forest are currently fighting multiple fires believed to be started by lightning. The so-called Mill, Mill 2 and Mill 3 fires are burning near Whitehawk Ranch. The first...
Doctor ordered to determine suspect's competency in killing of Vacaville officer
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — The woman accused of hitting and killing Vacaville Police Officer Matthew Bowen with her car appeared in court for arraignment. In a shocking turn of events inside the courtroom Monday, the judge ordered a doctor to determine if defendant Serena CJ Rodriguez of Auburn is competent to stand trial.
Cantina Pedregal opens. Mexican restaurant in Folsom offers menu by Michelin-rated chefs
FOLSOM, Calif. — Cantina Pedregal, a Mexican restaurant serving a menu curated by two Michelin-rated chefs, hosted its grand opening Monday in Folsom. Located at 185 Placerville Road, Suite 150, Cantina Pedregal offers a menu created by Patricio Wise of Roseville's Nixtaco and Brad Cecchi of Canon | East Sacramento. Nixtaco earned Michelin Bib Gourmand status in 2021; Canon earned it in 2019.
Midtown Sacramento neighbors on edge after alley fire threatens homes, other buildings
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Neighbors in midtown Sacramento are on edge after a fast-moving fire threatened their homes Monday afternoon. The fire by 27th and E streets in midtown was spotted by an ABC10 photographer from the Business 80 freeway. "I was ready to cook in the kitchen and I...
Big Lots closing a dozen stores in Northern California: List
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dozens of Big Lots locations in California are closing, according to the company's website as of Monday. There are 109 locations in California on the website and a number of them now include a message reading "closing this location." The exact closing dates are unknown. LOCATIONS...
Minor arrested after man stabbed to death in Yuba City restaurant parking lot
YUBA CITY, Calif. — A minor is in custody after he allegedly stabbed a man to death in a Yuba City restaurant parking lot. According to the Yuba City Police Department, it happened around 7:40 p.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the Chili’s and In N Out at 1300 Annette Way.
$54M lottery ticket sold in Woodland
WOODLAND, Calif. — In Northern California, one lucky player in Woodland purchased a $54 million SuperLotto Plus ticket. A ticket with 5 + Mega was sold at a 7-Eleven at 301 Cottonwood Street. The $54 million prize is before taxes. The latest drawing was Saturday. The winning numbers were...
California Forever removes initiative from 2024 ballot, intends to bring it back for approval in 2026
SOLANO COUNTY, Calif. — California Forever, also known as the East Solano Plan, will no longer be on the November 2024 ballot for Solano County voters. The news came Monday via a joint statement from Mitch Mashburn, the chair of the board of supervisors, and California Forever. Mashburn says...
Draft environmental impact report released for new housing development near Roseville
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — A draft environmental impact report was released for a new housing development in Placer County, near Roseville. The Ranch is an approximately 221-acre project that could be located south of Vineyard Road and east of Cook Riolo Road. It's between Creekview Ranch Middle School and the Dry Creek Waste Water Treatment Facility.
Beetle potentially deadly to livestock found in Plumas, Sierra counties
PLUMAS COUNTY, Calif. — A toxin-secreting beetle has been in two Northern California counties, prompting a warning for farmers. According to Plumas Sierra Agricultural Commissioner Willo Vieira, samples were collected from plants in Sierra Valley. Testing confirmed the samples were Meloidae, from the blister beetle family. The beetles feed...
Person tunnels into Newcastle gun store, steals about 50 guns
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — The Placer County Sheriff's Office is investigating after someone broke into a gun store in Newcastle and stole up to 50 guns Monday. The sheriff's office said the burglary happened around 1:20 a.m. along Taylor Road. At least one person removed the siding from Foothill Firearms and created a hole to tunnel into the building. Making the space to enter the building took the person about two and a half hours, according to the sheriff's office.
Sacramento native Luca Urlando heads to 2024 Paris Olympics
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — There are 131 Californian athletes who qualified for and are heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. America's Olympic team, Team U.S.A., includes 10 athletes from the Greater Sacramento region. Here’s a look at swimmer Luca Urlando from Sacramento. Urlando, 22, is competing in...
Folsom native Michelle Sechser heads to 2024 Paris Olympics
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — There are 131 Californian athletes who qualified for and are heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. America's Olympic team, Team U.S.A., includes 10 athletes from the Greater Sacramento region. Here’s a look at rower Michelle Sechser from Folsom. Olympian Sechser, 37, will compete...
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