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Newsom pulls millions of dollars in funding for tiny homes in San Diego County
LEMON GROVE, Calif. — State leaders are backing out of their offer to contribute $10 million to place 150 tiny homes on a lot on Jamacha Road near State Route 125 in Spring Valley. At first, County Supervisors approved the plan, but then changed their minds after neighbors objected....
‘I would’ve never came to Folsom’: Former police speak publicly, allege racism in department
FOLSOM, Calif. — Three former Folsom police employees alleging racism within the Folsom Police Department spoke publicly Wednesday for the first time about their discrimination lawsuits. Around 1 p.m., former police officers James Dorris and Homer Limon and former evidence technician Laura Knudsen sat at a panel next to...
One of Sacramento's homeless shelters to close its doors this September
SACRAMENTO, Calif — A beloved shelter for the homeless in Sacramento is now planning to close. Sacramento County officials said the building is simply not safe. The county said the priority is to continue serving the families who are already in the program, so they're doing everything they can to find them new homes. No one will have to go back to being unhoused.
Newsom sued over ban on parental-notification policies in schools
CALIFORNIA, USA — The question is do parents have a right to be notified if their child wishes to change their gender identification or pronouns. And it's a controversial topic in California school districts and across the nation. On Monday, Governor Gavin Newsom signed the SAFETY Act into law...
Educator's post goes viral amid concerns for teacher pay cuts, job reassignments
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Shelby County Schools educator's social media post went viral after laying out concerns about the district's major reassignments or job cuts in their new budget approved last month. Ranasha Chapman said she didn't have any ill intentions expressing the harsh reality for teachers being...
Folsom is one of California's fastest growing cities. Here's why | Dollars & Sense
FOLSOM, Calif. — A new report shows one of the fastest growing cities in California is in Sacramento County. Folsom ranks third, according to the state’s finance department. It comes as California experienced positive population growth in 2023 for the first time since 2020. Growth can mean more...
'We're able to save lives': Cosumnes Fire Department adds new squads to respond to emergencies
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Cosumnes Fire Department is adding more staff to help respond to emergencies. Just this week, the department launched new emergency response units called squads. "Recently, we realized that the City of Elk Grove is growing so much, the population is increasing, the call volumes increasing,...
Caleb Harris' parents say remains found in wastewater station are his
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi police officials have confirmed with 3NEWS that the human remains found at the wastewater station near Ennis Joslin Road "most likely" belong to missing Texas A&M-Corpus Christi student Caleb Harris. Harris has been missing since March 4 and was last seen at his...
California first state to get federal funds for hydrogen energy hub to help replace fossil fuels
SACRAMENTO, Calif — California will be the first state to receive federal funds under a program to create regional networks, or “hubs,” that produce hydrogen as an energy source for vehicles, manufacturing and generating electricity, officials announced Wednesday. The U.S. Department of Energy said the California Hydrogen...
Bowling alley, restaurant and arcade: The BLVD! sets eyes on West Sacramento site
WEST SACRAMENTO, California — A new entertainment venue and restaurant is set to land in West Sacramento by spring 2025. The BLVD! is a blend between a bowling alley, arcade and restaurant that's expected to redevelop a former Safeway site. It'll be around 40,000 square feet. According to the...
Lodi still owes business owners refunds months after discovering illegal tax
LODI, Calif. — Business owners in Lodi have a new way to apply for and renew their business licenses, but the city says it's still trying to make things right for hundreds of people charged an illegal tax. Last September, the city discovered the tax it was charging on...
2 arrested after deadly shooting in Sacramento's Greenhaven neighborhood
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Two people were arrested in the last week in connection with a deadly April shooting in Sacramento’s Pocket-Greenhaven neighborhood. According to the Sacramento Police Department, 24-year-old Taquez Foster-Worsham was arrested July 10 and 28-year-old Jamar Anderson was arrested July 16 in Indio. Both were arrested...
Dad's Kitchen in Land Park closing near end of July
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Dad's Kitchen announced Wednesday afternoon it's Land Park location would be closing near the end of July. The restaurant was notably featured in an episode of Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, specifically for their Hot Blonde sandwich with pepper plant sauce. On its Facebook page,...
San Diego beaches top 'Beach Bummer' list thanks to sewage
SAN DIEGO — Hampered in part by winter storms, water quality declined at beaches across California in 2023-24, according to an annual report released Wednesday by an environmental group, which placed the Tijuana River Mouth in the top spot on its dreaded "Beach Bummer" list. The annual Beach Report...
Man arrested more than 4 years after deadly Woodland shooting
WOODLAND, Calif. — A man wanted for a 2020 homicide in Woodland is now in custody after more than four years. According to the Woodland Police Department, 20-year-old Dennis Jaramillo was arrested around 6 a.m. Tuesday during a law enforcement operation. Jaramillo was taken to the Yolo County Jail...
'This was my best friend that got killed' | Death row inmate's loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer connected to the crimes in Blount and Sevier counties. Gary Wayne Sutton, and his uncle, James Dellinger, were eventually convicted...
Prominent Democrat Schiff calls for Biden to withdraw: Democrats aim to nominate before convention
WASHINGTON D.C., DC — California Rep. Adam Schiff on Wednesday became the highest-profile Democrat to call for President Joe Biden to drop his reelection bid, as the party pushed ahead with plans to hold a virtual vote to formally make Biden its nominee in the first week of August before the party’s convention opens in person two weeks later.
Road rehabilitation happening near Ione in Amador County
AMADOR COUNTY, Calif. — Caltrans is fixing the road in Amador County near Ione along State Routes 104 and 124. Skip Allum with Caltrans District 10 says crews will make repairs to damaged pavement. “These particular locations, they haven't seen a serious pavement rehabilitation job come through there since...
Man arrested, accused of killing woman near Loaves and Fishes in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man was arrested and accused of killing a woman in Sacramento Tuesday. The Sacramento Police Department said in an update Wednesday that 54-year-old Kevin Birdsong was arrested and booked into the main jail on suspicion of homicide charges. Sacramento police got a call around 6...
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell cancels California State Fair concert
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — UB40 featuring Ali Campbell announced they won't be performing at the California State Fair in Sacramento on July 28. The announcement was made Tuesday on X. In addition to the state fair, Ali Campbell is also canceling his forthcoming U.S. tour. The reason for the cancellation is listed as illness.
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