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Fireworks cause several Fourth of July fires in Stockton
STOCKTON, Calif. — Throughout Thursday night, illegal fireworks lit up the skies all around Stockton, but residents say the real brightness came when the embers from those fireworks touched things like trees and grass, making the dark night look like daytime. "The window was all lit up like the...
Illegal fireworks lead to arrests, citations and fires. Here's a short list
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fireworks, fires and gunshots kept the Sacramento region's police and fire departments busy on the 4th of July. Despite the numerous warnings from local and state firefighters, people launched fireworks Thursday night. Fire crews responded to many fires in neighborhoods and fields. Here's a look at...
3 people from Stockton injured in deadly Merced County crash
MERCED COUNTY, Calif. — Two adults and a child from Stockton were injured Thursday afternoon in a deadly Merced County crash. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened around 4:30 p.m. on Canal School Road, north of Highway 33. CHP says a 22-year-old man from Seaside was driving...
Woman injured by falling bullet on 4th of July | UPDATE
STOCKTON, Calif. — A woman was injured by what appeared to be a falling bullet Thursday night in Stockton. It happened around 9:15 p.m. on Weber Avenue in the city's Civic District. The Stockton Police Department said in its nightly Watch Commander report for July 4 the 51-year-old was...
Man in critical condition after Ceres single-vehicle accident
CERES, Calif. — A 31-year-old man is in critical condition after a rollover crash on the Fourth of July. According to the Ceres Police Department, it happened around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Hatch Road and Eastgate Boulevard. Upon arrival police found an overturned silver CRV and a...
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...
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