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Sen. Hurtado says 'yes' to Proposition 36, breaks with Democrat leadership in Sacramento
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --- (KBAK/FOX58) Central Valley State Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-16th District) is coming out in support of Proposition 36. The lawmaker is bucking Democratic party leadership in the state capitol which has been looking for alternative methods to address homelessness, theft, and drug use. "I think Prop 36 is...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Asks Oakland to Allow Police to Pursue Criminals
Gov. Newsom urges Oakland to change strict policy on police pursuits. California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking the city of Oakland to revise its decade-old police pursuit policy that dramatically limits police chases. Newsom said criminals are fleeing without fear because they know police won’t chase them. El gobernador...
MLB Player Freddie Freeman’s Son Can’t ‘Stand or Walk’ After Hospitalization for Transient Synovitis
Courtesy of Chelsea Freeman/Instagram Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman rushed to the hospital to be with his son on Wednesday, July 25, after his team’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Freeman, 34, learned after the game that his wife, Chelsea, rushed their youngest, 3-year-old Maximus, to the emergency room after he experienced pain […]
I sold my car to a dealership for $53k to pay off a debt – they gave every excuse not to pay but still took the vehicle
ONE family was left fuming after a car dealership failed to pay them $53,000 but still took the vehicle. According to the family, they were planning on using the money to pay off debts. Jessica Haley and her husband, Brandon, said that in 2023, they sold their GMC Sierra Truck...
Most adorable 5-month-old shelter puppy guilty of ‘being so dang cute’ and stealing kisses
At the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency located in Modesto, California, a five-month-old German shepherd puppy named Cooler has been placed on the euthanasia list for Saturday. Multiple pleas have gone out on social media asking for help, but sadly, Cooler has received no interest. This little pup, dressed as a...
Stockton to unveil new mural featuring monarch butterflies
The Stockton Arts Commission is unveiling a new mural, "Winged Wanderers," created by artist Charly Malpass, which features monarch butterflies flying over the city, on August 1 at 9 a.m. on the corner of E. Market St. and S. Sutter St.
Person found dead in Modesto home that caught fire, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — A person was found dead inside a home in Modesto on Thursday morning after the city’s fire department extinguished a fire that spread from one home to another. The Modesto Fire Department said on Facebook around 2:30 p.m. that the incident occurred on Concord Avenue, about a half-mile northwest of Roosevelt Park. “First […]
Central Valley Women’s Entrepreneurship Center opens Modesto office
The expansion into Modesto marks the center’s commitment to offering no-cost services to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across the Valley. The office seeks to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in Stanislaus, Merced, Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. “The new office extends Fresno State’s support developing entrepreneurs and...
Vallejo Police Investigate 14th Homicide of 2024 Following Late-Night Shooting
On Wednesday, at around 11:34 P.M., the Vallejo Police Department's Patrol Division responded to a shooting report near Sonoma Boulevard and Louisiana Street. Officers arrived to find an adult male with at least one gunshot wound. They provided medical assistance until paramedics arrived, but despite their efforts, the man died at the scene, according to the Vallejo Police Department.
Drakes Slump into Final Week of Season
MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - The Marysville Drakes continued to drop in the Pacific Division standings, and playoff position slipped again after they went 1-5 last week from Sunday, July 14, through Saturday, July 20. A few weeks ago, Marysville was one of the hottest teams in the Pacific Division and...
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
Don't feed the meter. Save money and buy a parking permit at these L.A. and O.C. beaches
If you're a frequent beachgoer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.
California’s $20 minimum wage leads 89% of fast-food restaurants to reduce hours
The minimum wage for fast-food workers in California jumped to $20 an hour on April 1, a $4 pay bump for 553,000 fast workers. However, restaurant chain owners raised concerns that the minimum wage increases would hurt their bottom line, and owners have cut workers’ hours, raised food prices, and even shut down some locations. […]
Sacramento Kings continue to try and replace void left by Jordi Fernandez
The Sacramento Kings and head coach Mike Brown continue their mission of trying to fill the void by Jordi Fernandez and the other coaches that went with him (more on this in a moment) by adding new assistants to their staff. On Thursday, it was reported that Jim Moran was...
Colfax continues discussion on short-term rentals
The Colfax City Council reopened the public hearing Wednesday in its consideration of an ordinance that would allow for a permitting process for short-term rentals within city limits. The adoption of the ordinance was initially scheduled for June 26, but the council requested the item be continued to a future...
Applications Open for Ten New Affordable Homes in Folsom's Historic District by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento
In a move that underscores the push for more affordable housing solutions in the Sacramento region, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is now fielding applications for ten new homes in Folsom's Historic District. The development, announced via social media by the City of Folsom and reported by ABC10, consists of a mixture of single-family homes offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two stories, as well as smaller cottages providing two bedrooms and a single bathroom.
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