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Save Mart to close Roseville distribution center, impacting hundreds of jobs
(FOX40.COM) — Save Mart is planning to close its Roseville distribution center, impacting nearly 300 jobs in Placer County. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification filed by the company on Aug. 6 said the permanent closure will go in effect on Oct. 12. The closure of the distribution center, located on 9999 Niblick Drive, would […]
Random stabbing at Sacramento-area gas station leads to Highway 50 standoff
WEST SACRAMENTO – Traffic is flowing again through West Sacramento on Highway 50 after an early morning standoff on the freeway involving a stabbing suspect. The incident started overnight, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office says, when deputies responded to a report about a man allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. The woman was taken to the hospital, deputies say. Then, a little after midnight, deputies got a report about a stabbing at the 76 gas station at the corner of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Watt Avenue. Deputies say the suspect allegedly rammed someone's vehicle in the parking lot -- then stabbed the other...
Sacramento County residents arrested in San Mateo armed robbery, attempted carjacking
Two men and a woman from Sacramento County were arrested in San Mateo Tuesday evening following an armed robbery at a shopping center and attempted carjacking, police said Wednesday.The incident happened at the Marina Plaza Shopping Center at 2992 E. Hillsdale Boulevard at about 8 p.m. San Mateo police said in a press release that a victim called 911 to report three people, including one who had a handgun, had stolen from him and were also trying to steal his car. When officers arrived, the victim told them he had arranged a meetup after selling a watch online. When he arrived at...
Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash at Rio Linda Blvd, Crystal Rd in Sacramento County
Rio Linda, CA — According to KCRA, a fatal accident occurred Saturday evening, August 10, 2024, when a young man lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a tree in the Rio Linda area of Sacramento County. The fatal accident took place at approximately 6:54 PM near the...
Rio Linda Community Rallies Against Dishonest Cell Tower Approval
Following our previous report on the controversial approval of an AT&T FirstNet cell tower project, the Rio Linda/Elverta community is mobilizing to demand a fair resolution. Just two days ago, this newspaper exposed the alleged bait-and-switch tactics employed by Sacramento County planning staff. The initial project presented to the Rio Linda/Elverta Community Planning Advisory Council (CPAC) described a “broadleaf monopole” tower, offering a degree of camouflage. However, the project ultimately approved by the Planning Commission involved a bare aluminum structure, significantly altering the visual impact.
Sac State Forensic Exam Reveals Big Money Problems At CapRadio
An extensive independent forensic examination of Capital Public Radio’s finances released Aug. 5 found $774,703 in unsupported payments between December 2021 and November 2023, according to the accounting firm CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. The examination blacked out names of alleged culprits while a sheriff’s office investigation was underway. The 36-page...
Macy's in Elk Grove opens
That being said, its grand opening is still a few days away. That'll be on Aug. 24. Traditional Macy's stores have been hundreds of thousands of feet in square footage, but the small-format stores, like the one in Elk Grove, are an effort toward sparking long-term sales growth, according to Macy's.
Why are auto insurance premiums soaring in California?
Auto insurance rates have been skyrocketing across the nation but motorists in California are being hit particularly hard. The Golden State saw a two-year rate hike of 54% with the typical cost of a 2024 auto insurance policy for a driver with a clean record and a $1,000 deductible reaching $2,681, according to a report […]
California Strawberry Commission showcases environmental stewardship at field day
Strawberry growers, shippers, processors, researchers and agricultural stakeholders gathered on Aug. 8 for the 10th Anniversary Cal Poly Strawberry Center Field Day. The showcase is the largest research and education event for the California strawberry industry, according to a news release. This anniversary event marks a decade of collaboration between the California Strawberry Commission and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, showcasing advancements in sustainable strawberry farming that benefit growers, farmworkers, students, consumers, the environment and local communities in the state.
Gartner Names Louis DeCicco to Account Exec Role
Gartner has named Louis DeCicco a senior enterprise account executive, part of the company’s team that serves state government agencies and departments. DeCicco, based in the Sacramento area, joins the team reporting to Amy Conrad, Gartner’s area manager for public sector in California. DeCicco was most recently affiliated...
California Public School teachers don't get paid family leave. After Newsom vetoed a bill to change that, lawmakers are trying again.
As a new school year begins, lawmakers are again trying to give public school teachers paid family leave.Supporters believe the benefit will help attract and retain high-quality teachers in the face of an increasing shortage. But critics worry that the bill—which has widespread support among the Democratic majority in the Legislature and is a priority for the Legislative Women's Caucus—could come at the actual expense of students. The union-backed bill, authored by the Democratic Majority Leader Cecilia Aguiar-Curry, would give teachers 14 weeks of fully paid leave after having a baby, paid for by school districts through existing state funding.Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a similar...
When does job hunting by California lawmakers raise questions?
At the end of this year’s legislative session, nearly a quarter of the 120 lawmakers will depart and collect their final state paycheck in late December. Some hope to start in a new elected office next year, while others will return to their previous jobs. But based on recent history, at least one in five […]
State Assembly Honors “Freedom to Choose Project” for 20 Years of Service
In recognition of 20 years of its vital role in supporting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism for individuals in the state of California, Assemblyman Gregg Hart, on behalf of the California State Assembly, formally honored the Freedom to Choose Project (FTC) with a resolution acknowledging the organization’s impact on transforming lives.
Sacramento Man Charged with Arson in Alleged Hate Crime at St. Rose Catholic Church, Faithful Remain Unshaken
Officials are now treating the recent fire at St. Rose Catholic Church as a potential hate crime following the arrest of Jaime Tapia, a 43-year-old Sacramento resident. The blaze, which occurred on Franklin Boulevard near 38th Avenue, caused significant damage to the church, yet, the church community remains resolute in continuing its traditions as planned through alternative means, as reported by KCRA. Tapia, who was apprehended the day following the incident and is currently ineligible for bail, is looking at charges relating to arson and vandalism to a church, as per jail records. He is due for a court appearance on August 20.
This Tech-Backed Company Tried to Disrupt California’s Housing Crisis. It Couldn’t
An Sramek saw one of California’s biggest challenges — its dire housing shortage — and wanted to propose a big solution. The former investor and startup founder’s bold “East Solano Plan,” headed to the November ballot, would have authorized construction of a dense, walkable city amid eastern Solano County farmland, complete with schools, parks, homes, and offices connected by bike lanes and buses.
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