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Sacramento burn center busy after Northern California 4th of July celebrations
SACRAMENTO — The Fourth of July may be over, but work is just beginning at the UC Davis burn center in Sacramento, where treatment is underway for all the victims injured by fireworks.Dr. Tina Palmieri is the chief burn surgeon at the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center at UC Davis. She said about two dozen people suffered firework-related wounds."Unfortunately, two people had to go to surgery immediately for amputations," she said. "This year is interesting. Every single person that got injured was male."Many of the injuries involve more than just burns and will need treatment from multiple specialists."Someone that's...
Davis Still Recruiting for More Advisory Commissions
Davis, CA – The city of Davis announced on Wednesday that applications to serve on one of four commissions (Fiscal, Senior, Social Services and Transportation) have been extended to July 19. According to a release, this extension is due to a “rescheduled City Council meeting in late July and...
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...
Environmental opposition to vital Sacramento-area highway project is ridiculous
A chronic highway bottleneck between Sacramento and Davis plagues a portion of Interstate 80, one of the nation's most important transcontinental routes. Environmental groups are trying to derail a project to address it.
Woodland's Fourth of July fireworks show canceled after 'serious' staff injuries at other event
WOODLAND, Calif. — The city of Woodland's Fourth of July fireworks show is no longer happening on this year's holiday. A release from the city said its contractor that helps put on the show "experienced serious staff injuries at a fireworks event" on Wednesday. The city said it plans...
'This is the place to be': Californians flock to Lake Tahoe for Fourth of July to escape heat wave
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — People packed South Lake Tahoe for the Fourth of July, with many wanting to avoid theextreme heat hitting other areas of California. Triple-digit temperatures continue to impact parts of the state, including Sacramento. That is why Sacramento resident Sharon Silvas came to South Lake Tahoe with her grandchildren to celebrate Independence Day.
Sacramento neighborhoods deal with used illegal fireworks trash after Fourth of July
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Illegal fireworks lit up Sacramento’s sky this Fourth of July, sparking fires in some areas and leaving others to deal with the trash. KCRA 3 drove around Sacramento for two hours and spotted several piles of used illegal fireworks dumped on the sides of the streets.
Sacramento Fireworks- The Danger of Tradition
For many people, July 4th is synonymous with fireworks. Who hasn’t enjoyed a summer evening in a friend’s backyard or a park, watching vibrant displays light up the night sky?. However, this cherished Independence Day tradition poses significant dangers in wildfire-prone California, especially during hot and dry spells...
'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...
Thompson Fire North of Sacramento, CA prompts Evacuations
A state of emergency has been declared in Butte County, CA due to the Thompson Fire which has burned nearly 3,550 acres and is at 0% containment Wednesday. The cause of the fire is under investigation as of Wednesday after it began midmorning on Tuesday, July 2nd. Over 1400 firefighters are battling the blaze, the 3rd largest in California currently.
Pacific Gas & Electric says grid holding stable so far
It’s an all hands on deck approach to the current heatwave in California; and that includes PG&E. On Wednesday, the utility giant provided a briefing from its emergency operations center in Vacaville. PG&E Meteorologist Scott Strenfel said the extreme heat smothering California could set new temperature records. "What we're...
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