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Over 8 million fentanyl pills seized in California this year
The Governor’s Office announced Wednesday that over 8 million fentanyl pills and 4,000 pounds of powder have been seized in California within the first six months of the year. In June alone, the California National Counterdrug Task Force seized more than 1 million fentanyl pills. The June seizures hold an estimated street value of over […]
Multi-vehicle crash reported on Highway 50 in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A crash involving multiple vehicles was reported Wednesday afternoon on eastbound Highway 50 in Sacramento near the Pioneer Memorial Bridge, California Highway Patrol logs shop. Emergency medical services were dispatched around 12:33 p.m. It was unclear what caused the crash or if anyone was injured, but...
Sacramento's mayor willing to help Rio City Cafe stay open after announced closure
SACRAMENTO — The iconic Rio City Cafe in Old Sacramento restaurant recently announced it was permanently closing, and now the mayor said he is willing to help keep it open.Rio City Cafe has been struggling since the city closed its deck due to not having the money to fix it. Fewer than 24 hours after the restaurant owner announced they were closing in August, Mayor Darrell Steinberg said there is still a chance the business could be saved.Mayor Steinberg said Tuesday that he will open a new negotiation with the restaurant, a three-decade-old business overlooking the Sacramento River."It's been an...
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
Railroad Museum's vibrant mural in the works
SACRAMENTO — The California State Railroad Museum and Foundation are proud to partner with Sojourner Truth African Heritage Museum on community engagement that will result in the installation of a vibrant mural inside the Railroad Museum this fall. Interested community members are invited to participate in a Community Mural Input Session that will be facilitated by SOJO at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 26.
Rocklin incident report: Illegal fireworks with a loaded handgun and slow speed vehicle rollover
The Rocklin Police Department publishes a weekly crime report. Here are the published incidents from July 8-14: At around 8:06 p.m., while investigating an earlier crime, Rocklin officers were notified by store staff of a male and female subject who had just taken store products and attempted to return the products on the 4700 block of Granite Drive. Officers contacted the two subjects and after a criminal records check, it was learned the female had an outstanding felony warrant and was in possession of narcotics and drug paraphernalia. The male subject initially lied about his name and once learning his real name, it was discovered he had an outstanding out-of-state misdemeanor warrant. Both subjects were arrested and booked at the South Placer Jail.
Wine Wednesday with Bailarin Cellars
Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento is Bailarin Cellars a winery serving wines from Sonoma County. Wines have won several awards over the years. The winery also serves local coffee, fine chocolates and cheese boards. To book a reservation or take a look at the events, check out the...
Tropical moisture mixes with California's heat, driving storms, flood potential, fire risks
California's latest heat wave has pulled up tropical moisture, which is causing severe thunderstorms in some inland areas, including across inland Southern California and the Sierra Nevada.
'I’m not a clown. I’m an athlete': Folsom grandpa to ride unicycle 60 miles for diabetes
FOLSOM, Calif. — A Folsom man plans to ride his age in miles on a unicycle to raise money and awareness for Type 1 diabetes in support of his 4-year-old grandson who has the disease. Doug Lee, 60, plans to ride 60 miles on a unicycle once it cools...
Sacramento boxer overcomes life-threatening illness, prepares for next fight
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It's not how many times you get knocked down in life that counts — it's how many times you get back up. Sacramento boxer Blake McKernan is a living testimony of that. Mckernan doesn't get knocked down too often inside the ring, but outside, he's...
Two more California chains file for bankruptcy, citing $20 per hour minimum wage
(The Center Square) - The owner of fast-casual food chains Tender Greens and Tocaya filed for bankruptcy, citing California’s $20 per hour fast food minimum wage, inflation, and the state’s empty office districts as contributing factors. The bankruptcy effort is aimed at restructuring and keeping stores open and employees at work.
Mike Brown speaks out on the possibility of Malik Monk being a starter next season
The Sacramento Kings world breathed a huge sigh of relief when Malik Monk (one of the best combo guards in the league) agreed to remain a member of the team after signing a four-year, 78-million dollar extension to remain with the team. However, with great power comes great responsibility, and...
Hanson hurls gem but Potters fall to Prune Packers
The Pacific Empire League postseason race is heating up with two teams fighting for the final spot in the league’s inaugural championship series next week. Entering Tuesday, the Lincoln Potters and Humboldt Crabs were tied for second place and with just five league games remaining, every game has a tremendous impact on the playoff picture.
Drew Timme says his agency has been in talks with Kings
Three-time consensus All-American Drew Timme joined Kevin “Whitey” Gleason and Kyle Draper — The Drive Guys — Tuesday afternoon to discuss his time with the Sacramento Kings Summer League squad, his NBA influences, said he’d “love to be back in Sacramento,” and more.
Video: What one player could make the Sacramento Kings win the NBA Finals next season?
On today’s edition of Stiles & Watkins, they spent a segment going through a hypothetical scenario involving the Sacramento Kings. Without considering trade assets outgoing or contracts, if the Kings got the chance to add one player to their roster next season for free, but they had to win a championship or their organization no longer existed, who would you pick?
Newsom's admin says "action will be taken" to schools that resist new LGBTQ+ policy
NORTHSTATE, Calif. — Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law the first-in-the-nation law Monday called the "SAFETY" Act, which bans districts from requiring school staff to disclose a student’s gender identity or sexual orientation to any other person without the child’s permission, with some exceptions. Anderson Union High...
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