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California AG Rob Bonta returning $155K of Duong contributions
SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The California Attorney General is returning $155,000 of campaign contributions given to him by members of Oakland's Duong family, who were raided by the FBI in June. In an email to KTVU on Wednesday, Nathan Click, a spokesman for Rob Bonta's campaign, wrote that the attorney general...
California mulls millions in reparations costs after Newsom declares budget emergency
(The Center Square) - California is considering spending $12 million on pending reparations-related legislation after the governor declared a budget emergency, an act that allows the use of state rainy day funds to plug the deficit. At the low end, reparations bills with finite costs add up to approximately $4.3 million per year. However, with some potential programs such as spending savings from prison capacity reductions on gun violence reduction programs or making food a public health benefit for millions of Californians having unknown cost...
‘Really triggering’: SF bartenders have mixed feelings about new drug testing law
As revelers bar hop over the holiday and weekend, they might notice something new at their local watering holes: signs warning them about getting “roofied” and offering test strips to check for spiked drinks. Roughly 2,400 bars and nightclubs across California must now, by law, offer and advertise...
Calif. program connects inmates with post-release employment
VACAVILLE, Calif. — With just 70 days left of his prison sentence, Fausto Basso is anything but scared to take on a new career post-release after participating in the new Entry to Education program at California State Prison, Solano. “This program is a blessing to have,” said Basso. “It...
Car crash reported on Highway 50 in Cameron Park
CAMERON PARK, Calif. — A crash involving a big rig and another vehicle was reported Friday morning in El Dorado County, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 7:12 a.m. to the crash site on eastbound Highway 50 near the offramp for Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.
Bulls’ 3-Team Trade of DeMar DeRozan is ‘Lined Up’: Insider
The Chicago Bulls and DeMar DeRozan are prepared to part ways this summer, and the Sacramento Kings loom as a likely destination for the six-time All-Star. Sacramento Kings Radio reporter Sean Cunningham reported that there is a “mutual interest” between DeRozan and the Kings. After speaking to several...
Patience pays off for nature photographer
Gold Country Artists Gallery, an award-winning gallery in Placerville, welcomes its newest artist, photographer Richard Miles. Passionate about photography since he was a teenager, Miles began taking photos with an old Rolleiflex — a very limited type of camera with a top-down viewfinder and fixed lens — that his dad brought from Germany.
Coachman Hotel announces summer events schedule
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA – Coachman Hotel, the newly reimagined cabin-inspired property located in South Lake Tahoe, has announced its July 2024 activity schedule for guests and locals looking for a way to maximize the longest days of the year. This month’s schedule caters to the active set with guided hikes and onsite yoga; the social set with wine nights, beer tasting, and patio music sessions; and the adventurous set with unique stargazing opportunities.
CHP motorcycle patrols back on the road
Placerville’s California Highway Patrol office has brought back motorcycle patrol after nearly a decade-long hiatus, rolling out two bikes this far. CHP–Placerville temporarily halted the program in 2015 due to personnel transfers, retirements and lack of ridership interest; the bikes were transferred to another CHP agency. The law enforcement agency is revamping motorcycle patrols due to increases in resident population and daily traffic volume, according to Cmdr. Rick Hatfield.
Teen detonated mortar under unmarked Sacramento County Sheriff's Office vehicle, deputies say
ANTELOPE, California — Several teens were detained Thursday night after they allegedly threw Molotov cocktails and mortars at oncoming traffic in Antelope. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, it happened in a neighborhood near Heartland Drive and Tetotom Park Way. Deputies say the teens were setting off...
Fireworks blamed for at least 1 Sacramento house fire in busy July 4th night for firefighters
SACRAMENTO – Firefighters around the Sacramento area had to deal with fire after fire overnight as Fourth of July celebrations raged into the early hours on Friday. At least one house fire was likely started by fireworks, officials say. Sacramento Fire crews responded to the 600 block of Piedmont Drive and found flames between two homes. Firefighters went to work quickly and were able to keep the flames from spreading inside the homes. No injuries were reported, but it's unclear how much damage was done by the fire. Sacramento Fire says fireworks were the likely cause of the Piedmont Drive incident. In Citrus Heights, Sacramento Metro Fire crews responded just before midnight Friday to a report of a heavy fire in a garage along Ebonywood Court.Everyone inside the Ebonywood Court home got out safely, firefighters say, and the flames were contained before they could spread to any other homes. Exactly what started the Ebonywood Court fire is still under investigation. Earlier in the night, officials said illegal fireworks were likely to blame for catching the roof of a middle school on fire in Sacramento.
Hundreds of volunteers help keep animals calm at Sacramento shelter during July 4th fireworks
SACRAMENTO — The Fourth of July can be a very stressful time for animals with all the booms and pops of fireworks going off.More than 270 volunteers are spending their Fourth of July helping keep animals calm at the Bradshaw Shelter. The loud booms and bangs on Independence Day can be very stressful for pets, especially ones confined to a cage.That's why Sacramento County invites community members to read, sing and play music for animals in its kennels."They're all really calm," said. "They're not stressed at all."It's a program that's been around since 2019 and is growing in popularity."We have...
Shane Golobic Wins at Placerville
PLACERVILLE, CA (July 4, 2024) — Shane Golobic won the winged 360 sprint car feature Thursday night at Placerville Speedway. Golobic, from Freemont, California, took the lead from Dylan Bloomfield on lap 14 of the 25-lap feature event and drove away to a 0.782 second advantage at the finish. Bloomfield, Tony Gomes, Michael Faccinto, and Austin Wood rounded out the top five.
'Real American Hero,' Sacramento World War II veteran honored in Pocket July 4th Parade
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thousands of people lined the streets in the Pocket area for the 30th annual Fourth of July Parade. Floats, marching bands, children, politicians and veterans took part in the parade. For the first time, a new participant, World War II veteran Ken Mar, took part in...
Sacramento County stops water deliveries to homeless encampments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento County is no longer delivering water to homeless encampments during what could become a historic heat wave. According to both the city and county of Sacramento, this was always going to happen . Sacramento County said water deliveries were always going to end, because they were funded by American Rescue Plan Dollars that no longer exist. The funds were part of a contract with SANE to distribute drinking water to encampments, as part of the COVID-19 public health crisis, for the last four years. The pandemic is over and large encampments no longer exist.
Second Celebrity Suspected In Death Of Matthew Perry
The investigation into the death of Matthew Perry has continued. Los Angeles Police Department officials have partnered with national agencies to determine whether or not anyone should be charged in the actor’s death. Now, a second celebrity has been named who might be involved. Continue reading to find out the latest details of the investigation.
RJUHSD: 2024 Summer Break Information and Ongoing Support
Superintendent Message for Roseville Joint Union High School District. Roseville, Calif. – July offers a month of rest, vacations, seasonal jobs, and preparation for the upcoming school year. Continuous Support During Breaks. There are a few things I want to share that will always be in place, even during...
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