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Building accessory dwelling units in Davis just got a lot easier. Here's why.
DAVIS -- The City of Davis is making it easier than ever before for people to build ADUs, or accessory dwelling units.The units are smaller homes built on existing properties and they are only continuing to get more popular. Some homeowners build them for relatives or home offices, but a lot choose to rent them out to bring in additional income. "This really is going to help speed up the process for our homeowners," said Jenny Tan, the city's director of community engagement. For many people, the most daunting and complicated part of the process is getting the plans for the ADU...
California's Park Fire now among largest in state history as evacuation orders spread
The Park Fire burning in Northern California near Chico has now become one of the largest wildfires in state history as flames continue to spread, causing additional evacuations spread across four counties.
California fire scorches through land the size of Los Angeles as blazes burn across US West
Thousands of firefighters were battling a wildfire in northern California on Saturday that exploded in size, scorching an area about the size of Los Angeles — one of several blazes tearing through the western United States and Canada amid dry, hot and windy conditions.
How Flashfood app has helped California residents find discounted groceries
SACRAMENTO — Earlier this year, we told you about a new app that connects customers with discounted groceries that are about to expire. Now, customers are speaking out about their experience with the app and how they've managed to save a few bucks.Florence Mensah is always looking for a deal."My family is huge. We travel in a 15-seater van," she said. "So to save money on food, I was like, 'Yeah.' "She found out about the new Flashfood app on TikTok. Grocery stores partner with them and let customers know about discounted food that's getting close to its best-by date."So...
US beach stars Kloth, Nuss didn’t need the Golden State. They’re going for gold at Olympics anyway
PARIS (AP) — A South Dakota native, Taryn Kloth had never even played beach volleyball until after she graduated from Creighton as a star in the indoor version of the sport. In pursuit of a business degree, she landed at LSU without any beach skills at all. “I actually...
Judge denies Napa couple resentencing in toddler’s 2014 killing
A judge upheld sentencing for a Napa couple convicted in 2017 of killing a 3-year-old girl whose body had been stored in a refrigerator three years earlier. Sara Krueger, 34, and Ryan Warner, 36, appeared this week in Napa County Superior Court where Judge Francisca Tisher rejected their requests to be resentenced in the death of Krueger’s daughter, Kayleigh Slusher. Tisher’s ruling upholds ...
Folsom Police Seek Public's Help to Find "At Risk" Missing Woman Last Seen Near Green Valley Road
The Folsom Police Department has issued an urgent call to the public for assistance in the case of a missing woman deemed to be "at risk." Terri Thompson-Liggett, a 67-year-old white female, is the subject at the heart of this community alert. Standing at 5 feet 1 inch tall, she was reported last seen donning a t-shirt and black pants.
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