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Bridge to a ghost town | Bartell's Backroads
OREGON CITY, Calif. — While many come to see the wildflowers at Table Mountain in Oroville, few visit this nearby California gold rush town founded by Oregonians. “On a wildflower weekend, we get 50 people a day during peak season that show up at the school,” said local historian Larry Mauch.
‘It’s all a lie’: PG&E undergrounding perplexes customers
COOL, Calif. — On top of her sky-high power bills and fear of PG&E’s notoriously fire-starting electric grid, power customer Stephanie Buss has another complaint to lodge: false advertising. “It’s a lie. It’s all a lie,” Buss said. “What I see is not what they promoted on TV.”...
Vanilla Ice with All-4-One headlines Day 1 of California State Fair | July 12 events
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The first day of the 2024 California State Fair is Friday at Cal Expo. If you're already set on going to the fair and want a beeline to the ticket information page, click HERE. For everyone else, here's a schedule for what's happening Friday. Remember, hours...
California police say suspect shot and killed 4, including wife, son and parents-in-law
ALAMEDA, Calif. — A California man is in custody after fatally shooting his wife, their 6-year-old son and his wife's parents, a San Francisco Bay Area police department said Thursday. A second son, 1, also was shot and is in the hospital in critical condition, said Alameda Police Department...
2 arrested in connection to Broadway shooting in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento police arrested two people in connection to a Broadway shooting that left two people hurt Wednesday. Sacramento Police Department officers say Abdul-Rashad Tanko, 19, and Jaeaunna Sarente, 25, were arrested Thursday in connection to the shooting. Tanko was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and firearms charges while Sarente was arrested on suspicion of accessory.
California State Fair opens Friday | Need to Know
CALIFORNIA, USA — The California State Fair starts Friday in Sacramento at Cal Expo. People can enter the fair through three main gates including the main gate on Exposition Boulevard and Heritage Way, the green gate just west of the Main Gate and the blue gate on Exposition Boulevard and Challenge Way.
Driver accused of driving under influence of drugs in crash that killed Vacaville officer
VACAVILLE, Calif. — An officer was hit and killed while working Thursday, the Vacaville Police Department confirmed. Officer Matthew Bowen, 32, was "initiating a traffic stop" near Leisure Town Road and Orange Drive around 10:30 a.m. when he was hit by a car from behind. Bowen was taken to the hospital where he later died.
Sweltering temperatures expected for first two days of the California State Fair
CALIFORNIA, USA — The California State Fair kicks off Friday and will confront a well-known challenge, the weather. Friday's forecast temperatures will be very hot with temperatures near 110 degrees during the hottest part of the afternoon between 4-6 p.m. Sacramento could see the temperature approach triple-digits near noon which is just a few hours after the opening and 100-degree heat will last until 8 p.m. Then temperatures move into the 90s before the fair closes for the day.
Lake Fire Updates: Evacuations for more than 2,000 people in Santa Barbara County
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. — The Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County has burned more than 34,000 acres as of Thursday. About 2,166 people are impacted by evacuation orders and warnings, according to the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office. It's the largest active wildfire in California and is 16%...
Pacific assistant basketball coach Myke Scholl dies after cancer diagnosis
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Myke Scholl, a Sacramento State basketball player and incoming University of the Pacific assistant basketball coach, died Monday after a recent cancer diagnosis. Scholl was hired in April to be the assistant coach for the men's program and was entering his first season at the university....
Church's portable classroom destroyed in Citrus Heights fire
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — A church's portable classroom was deemed a total loss after a fire in Citrus Heights Wednesday night. The fire was reported along the 300 block of West Whyte Avenue, just before 9:30 p.m. According to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, the portable classroom was already...
Galt driver was 4 times over legal blood alcohol limit during crash, police say
GALT, Calif. — A driver was accused of DUI after crashing into multiple vehicles in Galt Wednesday afternoon. According to Galt Police Department, the incident was reported along the 200 block of Palin Avenue and involved multiple cars and a carport. When police arrived, they found Israel Bautista-Morfin, 31...
Prosecutors seek restitution for families of 34 people killed in 2019 scuba boat fire in California
LOS ANGELES — Prosecutors are seeking restitution for the families of 34 people killed in a scuba dive boat fire in 2019 that was the deadliest maritime disaster in recent U.S. history. A judge will determine the amount on Thursday during a hearing in federal court in Los Angeles....
No injuries reported after house fire spreads to wildland in Amador County
AMADOR COUNTY, Calif. — No injuries were reported after a house fire spread to wildland in Amador County Wednesday evening. The Amador County Fire District said the fire was reported in the area of Voorhies Court in Willow Creek around 7 p.m. The home was ultimately destroyed, according to a fire district spokesperson.
Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist sued for wrongful death in alleged fatal collision
LOS ANGELES — Ex-Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer is being sued for wrongful death and negligence after allegedly hitting and killing a pedestrian earlier this year. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday by Ashley Sanchez, the daughter of 47-year-old Israel Sanchez, who died after being hit while walking...
Veteran offers free showers and cooling rooms to Sacramento homeless as extreme heat returns
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As extreme heat bears down on the region, many homeless people are still out on the streets in the thick of it, and a community-driven effort is bringing relief directly to those in need. Showers by Touchstone is a mobile shower service that operate three days...
Driver rescued after big rig falls down embankment in El Dorado County
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — A person was freed from a big rig wreck in El Dorado County Wednesday morning. According to the El Dorado County Fire Protection District, the big rig rolled down an embankment on Rattlesnake Bar Road around 8:30 a.m. It took multiple fire agencies and...
California State Fair, Capital Airshow brace for heat wave heading into weekend
SACRAMENTO, Calif — A lot is going on heading into the weekend for Sacramento, like the opening of the California State Fair or the California Capital Airshow. It all coincides with an ongoing heat wave in the area. However, the events have plans to keep people cool. The state...
Stanislaus County officials urge caution after spike in drownings
MODESTO, Calif. — The natural peace and relaxation is why Lacrishia Turpitt chose to spend her week with her sister and kids at the Modesto Reservoir. "We just like it here, the water is good enough to get in," said Turpitt. "It's a little bit cold but you get used to it."
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