Citrus Heights
LATEST NEWS
City opens nominations for “Spirit of Folsom Award”
Do you know someone who has made a tremendous impact in the City of Folsom? The city is now accepting applications for the new Spirit of Folsom Award, an annual recognition program that spotlights community members who have gone above and beyond to serve and improve the Folsom community. Award...
Roseville police arrest eight in retail theft operation
ROSEVILLE, California — Roseville Police arrested eight individuals and impounded two vehicles during Operation Heat Wave, a retail theft crackdown conducted on Tuesday. Roseville Police Officers responded to a report of a vehicle leaving a mall area after a theft. Officers located the vehicle in a different parking lot, but the car did not yield, leading to a pursuit. During the chase, suspects threw stolen property out of the window. The vehicle eventually stopped, and both suspects were arrested for burglary, theft, and evading charges, according to the Roseville Police Department. They were booked into Placer County Jail.
Twin Lakes Food Bank to host Back to School extravaganza
Area donors, businesses help provide school supplies for those in need. Twin Lakes Food Bank will host its annual back-to-school event at Mt. Olive Church to provide backpacks, school supplies, and family fun for Folsom’s under-resourced students. “It’s truly one of our team’s favorite days of the year. An...
Folsom greenights $2.7M loan for new Affordable Housing Project
On Tuesday night, the Folsom City Council approved a $2.7 million loan for the development of a new affordable housing project in the city. The loan, conditionally approved through Resolution No. 11234, will support Pacific West Communities, Inc. in the construction of 52 affordable housing units at the proposed Harrington Grove development.
$13.8M Grant Aims to Close Digital Divide in Rural Areas
Teresa Perez recalls living online during the pandemic, when families with children were forced to stay indoors, communicate over Zoom, and file work or school assignments from home often over sketchy internet connections. “My daughter did a lot of her homework on her iPad during COVID. Luckily we have the...
California Cadet Corps—teaching leadership skills
Major Tate Burns with the California Cadet Corps offers insights about the program for students ranging in age from 12 years-old through 18. Join correspondent Tom Wilmer reporting from Camp San Luis Obispo where he visits with Major Tate Burns who shares insights about the California Cadet Corps. The Historical...
Judge threatens to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for ‘false statements’
A federal judge threatened to sanction Hunter Biden’s attorneys for making “false statements” in their motion asking to dismiss his criminal charges in California. U.S. District Judge Mark Scarsi issued an order Wednesday asking Hunter Biden’s attorneys to “show cause why sanctions should not be imposed for making false statements in the motion.” Scarsi wrote…
Sacramento Braces for Another Scorcher with Cooling Trend on the Horizon
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a forecast that spells out another hot day for the interior of Northern California today, with a cooling trend expected to start from Thursday and carry on into the weekend. The heat advisory remains in effect until 11 PM PDT this evening, targeting a wide area including the Central Valley, Motherlode, and the northeastern foothills, according to National Weather Service.
iHeart Sacramento Welcomes New Metro President Steve Darnell
IHeartMedia has appointed Steve Darnell as the new Metro President for Sacramento, CA. Darnell steps into the role after four years as iHeart’s Area President for Fresno, Riverside, Spokane, Monterey, Modesto, and Bakersfield. Before that, he served as Fresno Market President for a year after seven as SVP of...
Rep. Norma Torres says white powder sent to her SoCal office, staff sheltering in place
In what she termed an "attack" on her district office, Rep. Norma Torres of the Inland Empire says two letters were sent there containing a "white, powdery substance."Torres, D-Ontario, says while there were no injuries or illnesses reported, her staffers at the district office are sheltering in place until the substance can be analyzed."Hazmat teams are on site investigating the substance and my staff are remaining in place until more information is found," Torres wrote on X. "No one is experiencing any symptoms at this time, and all normal operating precautions were observed, including the use of airtight equipment while opening the letters."Capitol Police and local law enforcement are also investigating.My statement on an attack to my district office. pic.twitter.com/8op9PYa56P— Rep. Norma Torres (@NormaJTorres) July 24, 2024 Torres has represented California's 35th congressional district since 2015.Information about who may have sent the letters - and whether both came from the same source - was not immediately disclosed.The video in the player above is the ABC7 24/7 livestream.
1/4 Californians' turn to alcohol when making a decision according to new study
Cardrates.com released a survey explaining how 1 out of every 4 Californians turn to alcohol when making an executive decision. These decisions can affect your life for the long run. @ericjdockery
Suspect arrested after Southern California man found murdered inside vehicle
A suspect who remained on the run was arrested after a man was found murdered inside a vehicle in San Bernardino County. The suspect was identified as Yusuf Wilson Jr., 31, by the Colton Police Department. On June 3, police responded to a shooting near Fairway and Sperry Drives in Colton at around 10:45 p.m. […]
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.