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Wheatland man arrested, accused of starting Adams Fire in Lake County
LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — A Wheatland man is accused of weed-eating in dry grass, leading to the start of the Adams Fire in Lake County. According to CAL FIRE, the man – only identified as being from Wheatland – was arrested on three misdemeanor charges. The Adams...
Teen detonated mortar under unmarked Sacramento County Sheriff's Office vehicle, deputies say
ANTELOPE, California — Several teens were detained Thursday night after they allegedly threw Molotov cocktails and mortars at oncoming traffic in Antelope. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, it happened in a neighborhood near Heartland Drive and Tetotom Park Way. Deputies say the teens were setting off...
Here are the 10 big issues already on the California ballot in November
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After months of signature gathering, litigating and legislative wrangling, the final list of measures on the Nov. 5 ballot is set. The Legislature directed the Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday to assign numbers to several, and the office set the others. Proposition 2: Borrow...
One person taken to hospital after shooting in Fairfield
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — One person was taken to the hospital after a reported shooting in Fairfield Thursday afternoon. According to Fairfield Police Department, there was a reported shooting victim at an apartment complex near the 3900 block of Business Center Drive, just after 3 p.m. Police said the person...
How to report illegal fireworks in Sacramento County
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — California and Sacramento County have banned many types of fireworks due to wildfire risk and other dangers. If you see illegal fireworks in use, here's how you can report them. While 911 lines should only be reserved for immediate emergencies like fires or injuries, non-emergency...
2 dead in Fourth of July drownings in Nevada County
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. — Two people drowned along the Yuba River in Nevada County Thursday afternoon. According to the Nevada County Consolidated Fire District, the first drowning was reported around 1:30 p.m. in the area of Highway 49 and the Yuba River, in the South Yuba River Recreation Area. Officials said the person went into the water, but didn't resurface.
Newsom touts his support for President Joe Biden and sidesteps replacement talk
SOUTH HAVEN, Mich. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom offered a forceful defense of embattled President Joe Biden on Thursday, telling Democrats in Michigan that the 81-year-old president has the record and energy to win a second term despite widespread doubts about his ability to campaign or govern effectively. Newsom’s...
Man arrested after allegedly setting backfire during Thompson Fire
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. — Cal Fire Butte County said a man was arrested Tuesday afternoon after allegedly setting a backfire near the Thompson Fire. Officials said 61-year-old Harold Pulley set a fire off Oro Quincy Highway hours after the Thompson Fire ignited off Cherokee Road, northeast of Oroville. Cal...
2 homes destroyed after fire in Galt
GALT, Calif. — Two homes were a total loss after a fire sparked in Galt Thursday afternoon. According to Cosumnes Fire Assistant Chief Josh Freeman, the fire was reported a little after 4 p.m. along the 100 block of Emerald Oak Drive. He said the fire was burning between...
Married Folsom jewelers who crafted each other’s rings celebrate over 40 years in business together
FOLSOM, Calif. — Rainbow Bridge Jewelers on Sutter Street in Folsom has been a community pillar for so long, it’s served faithful customers and their children and grandchildren. Co-owner Dorothy Cormack said there’s a gentleman who comes in once a year to add a pearl to his wife’s...
Person hospitalized after getting burns on 80% of their body in West Modesto
WEST MODESTO, Calif. — One person is in the hospital after getting burns across 80% of their body in West Modesto. According to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded after getting a report of a person that had been on fire along the 1900 block of Robertson Road.
Michael Sorenson identified as man who drowned at Modesto Reservoir
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — A man who drowned after his kayak capsized at Modesto Reservoir last weekend was identified as Michael Sorenson, 63 of Hughson. The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said Sorenson was having trouble on the water when his kayak capsized on June 29. Deputies said they tried...
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.
Power boat crashes into Southern California jetty, killing 1 and injuring 10
LONG BEACH, Calif. — A power boat crashed into a jetty in Southern California, killing one man and injuring 10 other people, officials said. The Long Beach Fire Department responded to reports around 9:20 p.m. Wednesday that a 48-foot (15-meter) boat had crashed into the Alamitos Bay jetty, officials said Thursday.
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...
Woodland reschedules Fourth of July fireworks celebration due to contractor staff injuries
WOODLAND, Calif. — Thursday night’s fireworks show in Woodland has been rescheduled due to injuries. According to the City of Woodland, the contractor that helps the city put on its show had serious staff injuries at a show Wednesday night. The show has been rescheduled to Saturday, July...
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.
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