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Elk Grove fundraiser aims to preserve city's history amid rapid growth
ELK GROVE — A community fundraiser is being held to help show off the rich history of Elk Grove.While the city is working to bring a new zoo to town and thousands of new homes are being built, other efforts are now underway to preserve the past.Jim Entrican is one of the people working to save Elk Grove's history. It starts right along Highway 99 with Elk Grove's first building, which was originally built in 1850—the same year California became a state."We try to preserve the history as best we can," Enrican said. "It's a shame that some of the...
What is Rancho Cordova doing to improve safety on road with history of crashes?
RANCHO CORDOVA — A Rancho Cordova street with a tragic history of car crashes is getting new scrutiny after another collision earlier this week.Daniel Stiner said that he's concerned for his family's safety after the latest crash on Coloma Road—right in front of his home—on Tuesday."I heard a crash, looked out the window and two cars were crunched up here at the corner," Stiner said while showing us the scene.The impact sent the cars flying up onto his front lawn where they were stopped by a set of boulders. There's a tragic reason the rocks are there.In January 2020, a grandmother...
Chalamcherla to run for Folsom Cordova School District Board Area 2
YeduKondalu “YK” Chalamcherla has announced his candidacy for the Folsom Cordova Unified School District (FCUSD) Board of Education, representing Trustee Area 2, in the upcoming November 2024 election. Chalamcherla, who has served the Folsom community as a City Councilmember and Vice Mayor in 2023 and various volunteer roles,...
Handprints on Hyundai bring Hope On Wheels
$100,000 check presented to cancer center to help with childhood cancer fight. (SACRAMENTO) — Painted “high five” handprints in a variety of colors were placed on a brand-new white Hyundai Tucson that rolled up toUC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center on Aug. 22. The theme of this year’s Hyundai Hope On Wheels event was “Hope Lights the Way” as it delivered a $100,000 check to help fight childhood cancer.
CA health system develops system to help vulnerable patients impacted by wildfire smoke, hopes to inspire others
Wildfire smoke can have a host of health impacts, especially for those with ailments like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Staff at University of California Davis Health have developed a system to improve care for such patients and are calling on other health systems to follow their lead.
Westbound I-80 is back open at Alta Road, CHP says
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — UPDATE: Cal Trans says westbound I-80 is back open. California Highway Patrol says westbound I-80 is closed at Alta Road due to wet weather. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), CHP says "wet weather in the Sierra is causing problems, leading to several crashes on Interstate 80 today."
California experiences rare August snowfall near Mammoth Mountain
A rare dusting of summer snowfall happened in the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California overnight.The snow was spotted by a deputy in Eastern Madera County at Minaret Vista, who posted the video to their Facebook page on Saturday, August 24."While it's rare to see snow this time of year, it's a reminder of the unpredictable nature of our beautiful Sierra Nevada. If you're planning to visit, please drive carefully and be prepared for the chilly weather," according to the Madera County Sheriff's Office Facebook page.Snow was also recorded at the top of The Summit at Mammoth Mountain, which is 11,053 feet."This morning was chill. Take a look at the dusting of new snow on the mid and upper-mountain," said officials at Mammoth Mountain on Instagram.You could also see the snow on Mammoth Mountain's live webcam page.The National Weather Service sent out an alert to hikers and campers in the area to be prepared for winter conditions, including slick roads.
Le Diner en Blanc mystery popup event returns to Sacramento
(FOX40.COM) — Thousands of guests dressed elegantly in all white are expected to arrive at a secret location in Sacramento for a ‘chic picnic en masse,’ known as Le Diner en Blanc. “It’s a unique cultural movement that empowers friends of friends to gather and celebrate their shared passions for life, food, fashion, and community,” […]
Sea lions continue to wash ashore on California coast amid toxic algae bloom
An increasing number of sea lions are washing up on the California coast due to toxic algae that experts say could be the result of human-caused climate change. Stress has always been part of the job for Dr. Cara Field. But lately, it's been bordering on frantic. "I'm going to start look at some of our patients and assess their neurologic responses," she said. For the last three weeks, Field, the Director of Conservation Medicine at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, has been in a race against the clock treating dozens of sea lions that have...
California Mega Millions jackpot rolls to $575 million
(KRON) — California Lottery players are gearing up for another shot at a massive prize, as the Mega Millions jackpot has climbed to an estimated $575 million. The increase comes after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday’s draw, confirmed CA Lottery. With the next chance to win set for Tuesday, hopeful players have […]
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