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Fire damages Rancho Cordova apartment building, no injuries reported
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — Up to 20 people were safely evacuated early Tuesday morning from a burning apartment building in Rancho Cordova. Fire crews were dispatched around 3:41 a.m. to Cobblestone Apartments on Laurelhurst Drive near Highway 50. The fire originated outside in vegetation and briefly extended into a...
Sacramento Welcomes Milder Temperatures and Decreased Heat Risk Mid-Week, Says NWS
Sacramentans, you can leave your fans and AC remotes aside for a few more days, as milder temperatures and a decreased heat risk are expected to continue throughout mid-week. The National Weather Service Sacramento CA has decreed, after weeks that had us melting like ice cream on the sidewalk, that we're getting a brief respite from the scorching heat. "Less hot weather is expected through mid-week with Moderate to Minor HeatRisk over the region," NWS Sacramento outlined in their recent briefing.
Players Seek to Enforce Original Arbitration Rules in Sega Petition
Numerous players of computer games produced by Sega of America are seeking a court order directing the entertainment giant to adhere to the terms of a 2021 agreement when arbitrating their claims that the targeting of their age and gender groups with ads during play violates California law.
Tripepi Smith launches new media training curriculum at the California JPIA Elected Officials Summit
Speaking to the media—especially in a live, on-air situation—can be daunting for both new and seasoned municipal leaders and elected officials. Bright lights in their face, a microphone capturing every word, and a camera capturing every facial expression can make them seize up or panic. To help elected...
In Depth: New Laws, Supreme Court Homeless Issue
LOS ANGELES - In segment one, Troy Vaughn, the CEO of the Los Angeles Mission, joins Hal to talk about the recent Supreme Court ruling in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which some fear could criminalize homelessness nationwide. Vaughn also discusses his history of living on the streets himself, and how...
DUI suspect in custody after crashing into side of Carmichael home
CARMICHAEL – A driver has been taken into custody after they crashed into a home in Carmichael early Monday morning. The incident happened just before 5:30 a.m. near Schuyler and Saint James drives. Exactly what led up to the crash is unclear, but the vehicle ended up clipping the side of a home – causing noticeable damage to the building. No injuries were reported. California Highway Patrol says they believe the driver, who was in his grandmother's vehicle, is suspected of being under the influence at the time of the crash. He has been arrested, officers at the scene say. The name of the driver has not been released.
Foster Care Students Find Hope and Success at Sacramento State University: A Story of Resilience and Support
Foster Care Students Thrive at Sacramento State University. Generous Support Transforms Lives of Deja and Jaliyah. According to CBSNews, Deja Douglas and Jaliyah Dramera were students who grew up in foster care. They found a safe and supportive place at Sacramento State University. The university has a special program for students who grew up in foster care, which helps them with things like school, housing, and money. This program has helped Deja and Jaliyah feel happy and confident.
Allstate looks to raise homeowners' insurance rates by 34.1% on average
SAN DIEGO — Allstate is looking to raise rates on homeowners insurance in California by an average of 34.1%. Right now, the Department of Insurance is reviewing their request. If approved, it would be the largest rate increase so far this year and impact more than 350,000 policyholders. "It...
California ports to get major technology upgrades
The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development is funding 10 technology projects at some of the nations busiest containerized import stations. The California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development on Thursday announced it will award $27 million to support data system development and interoperability across five ports that handle 40% of all of the United States’ containerized imports.
Feds fine bank $20M for illegal car insurance practices
Fifth Third Bank just agreed to pay a $20 million fine to settle charges it forced car buyers to purchase unnecessary insurance and created fake accounts in customers’ names. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said the bank required customers with car loans to buy insurance, even if they already...
EA Sports College Football 25: Nine High Desert athletes featured. Here are their ratings
It’s been a long time coming — more than a decade to be exact — but at last college football fans can rejoice as they can now build a program into the next great dynasty or create the next star to win the Heisman Trophy. EA Sports...
Veteran rides into new mission to raise money, awareness for Arthritis Foundation
An Air Force veteran is on a new mission. This time, Pete Staylor's duty takes him down the coast for a bike ride lasting more than 500 miles.It's not just another day of exercise. With the California Coast Classic, he's trying to raise awareness and funds to help battle arthritis."I'm trying to make a difference. I'm trying to inspire people to get up off the couch, this is what I really want," said Staylor. "We raise over a million dollars every year for the arthritis foundation, which is pretty darn good considering we have 250 riders."Staylor wasn't always into biking....
Newsom spotlights San Francisco as he touts California economy
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom namechecked San Francisco several times in a news release Monday touting California retaining its title as the world’s fifth largest economy. “Since April, Governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state has retained its title as the world’s fifth largest economy, broken tourism-spending records, increased its population, […]
Sacramento Kings division enemy negotiates one of worst contracts of the 2024 offseason
NBA free agency isn't just about landing the best possible players. It's also about signing them at a reasonable rate. But what constitutes as "reasonable?" In a recent article I did for Forbes, I used a method for projecting production value (a player's Estimated Wins multiplied by the amount a win will cost in 2024-25 – 3.4 million dollars). As I discuss in that piece, this calculation is far from perfect. However, it does provide a framework for analysis, which, as any individual involved in negotiating contracts will tell you, is a major part of the equation.
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