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Motorcyclist dies after hitting pickup truck in Vacaville
VACAVILLE, Calif. — A motorcyclist died Wednesday in Vacaville after running a red light and hitting a pickup truck. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened around 6:45 a.m. on Peabody Road and Alamo Drive. CHP says a motorcyclist on Peabody Road didn’t stop for a solid red...
Deadly Humboldt County plane crash under investigation
KNEELAND, Calif. — Two people died in a small plane crash in Humboldt County Tuesday, according to the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office. The names of the two people haven't been released. Cal Fire said the two people worked for Amentum Services, a contractor who works with Cal Fire, as reported by ABC7 in Redding.
Davis native Fiona O'Keeffe heads to 2024 Paris Olympics
DAVIS, 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 runner Fiona O'Keeffe from Davis. O'Keeffe, 26, will compete in...
Modesto native Erika Connolly heads to 2024 Paris Olympics
MODESTO, 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 Olympian swimmer Erika Connolly (née Brown) from Modesto. Connolly,...
Missing hiker found safe after multi-day search in Placer County
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Warren Elliott, a hiker missing for nearly six days, has been found safe, the Placer County Sheriff's Office said Wednesday. Elliott was found safe and uninjured at Hell Hole Reservoir. The 70-year-old was last seen Friday, July 19 on the Rubicon Trail, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
Gold Complex Fire: Mill fires merge in Plumas County, Smith Fire holds at 50 acres
PLUMAS COUNTY, Calif. — The Gold Complex Fire is burning in Plumas County and is estimated to be more than 2,300 acres as of Wednesday. The Smith and Mill fires were combined into the Gold Complex Fire, according to the Plumas County Sheriff's Office. The fires sparked after four dry lightning strikes during a thunderstorm in eastern Plumas County around 2 p.m. on Monday became wildfires.
'Complete disbelief': Portland woman mauled by pack of dogs recovering after losing arm and ear
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland mother of two is fighting for her life after she was mauled by a pack of dogs last week. She lost an arm and an ear in the attack. On the morning of July 15 in North Portland, police responded to a medical call at an encampment near North Columbia Boulevard. They found several dogs had attacked a woman, identified by her friends and family as Mytoka Petry.
Maria Fire: Evacuations, maps and updates in Calaveras County
CALAVERAS COUNTY, Calif. — Evacuation orders and warnings are in place Wednesday for the Maria Fire in Calaveras County, California. Cal Fire said the wildfire is about 65 acres and 20% contained as of 6 a.m. Cooler temperatures overnight helped firefighters construct the fireline. Crews are working on reinforcing the fireline today.
Bass boat seized after Cleveland fishing tournament cheating scandal sells at auction for $82,000
CLEVELAND — The boat seized following a Cleveland fishing tournament scandal has been sold at auction. According to GovDeals, the $130K bass boat sold for $82,000 after 44 bids following its initial listing at $25,000. After taxes and a 10 percent buyer's premium, the total price of the boat will come out to $96,288.50.
Sacramento boxer overcomes life-threatening illness, prepares for next fight
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It's not how many times you get knocked down in life that counts — it's how many times you get back up. Sacramento boxer Blake McKernan is a living testimony of that. Mckernan doesn't get knocked down too often inside the ring, but outside, he's...
Second heat-related death confirmed in Sacramento this summer
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A second heat-related death has been confirmed in Sacramento County this summer. When the temperature hit 108 degrees July 3, 77-year-old Albert Edadiz assured his wife it would be OK to drive his car from their South Sacramento home to O'Reilly Auto Parts on Stockton Boulevard, just a few blocks away.
Sacramento police investigating after man dies in custody during welfare check
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Police are investigating after a man died in custody Tuesday during a welfare check, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Sgt. Dan Wiseman with the Sacramento Police Department said officers were called to the 3600 block of Jasmine Street in East Del Paso Heights around 4:30 p.m. to conduct a welfare check on a man, who a family member said was threatening to harm himself and was under the influence of narcotics.
Father, daughter celebrated reaching summit of Yosemite's Half Dome minutes before the daughter fell to her death
PHOENIX — An Arizona State University student and Valley Lutheran High School graduate died after slipping and falling while hiking up Yosemite's Half Dome with her father earlier this month, according to family members. Grace Rohloff, 20, was an experienced hiker and was ecstatic to secure a permit to...
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