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Crews battle 25-acre brush fire near Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, CAL FIRE says
Crews battle a 25-acre brush fire near Travis Air Force Base in Solano County on Tuesday, CAL FIRE said.The wildfire dubbed the Denverton Fire started at Creed Road and Denverton Road and is 0% contained.MORE: Toll Fire burning near Calistoga: Evacuation orders downgraded to warnings, CAL FIRE saysThe CHP says Westbound Highway 12 at Denverton and Eastbound Highway12 at Scally Lane are closed due to smoke in the area.Officials are advising people to stay out of the area.If you're on the ABC7 News app, click here to watch live
Girl, 8, in critical condition after being shot in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO – An active investigation is underway in a Sacramento neighborhood after an eight-year-old girl was found shot early Tuesday morning. The scene is along Kit Carson Street, near Revere Street off of Muir Way. Sacramento police say officers responded around 4:45 a.m. to investigate reports of a shooting. There, a juvenile was found with an apparent gunshot wound. Officers say the juvenile was alert and talking when she was transported to the hospital. She is in critical condition, police say. Exactly what led up to the girl being shot is still under investigation. Crime Scene Investigators remain at the scene. Residents should expect streets to be blocked for some time.
Barricaded suspect fatally shot by Sacramento County deputies
(FOX40.COM) — A domestic violence suspect who barricaded themself inside a home in North Highlands was fatally shot by deputies with the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office Monday. According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect was shot after he pointed a gun at the victim and threatened her. The sheriff’s office said a victim inside the […]
Inmate dies at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center, autopsy ordered
SACRAMENTO, California — A 41-year-old male inmate died while in custody at the Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center (RCCC) late Friday night. The inmate, who had been in custody since March 28, 2024, on a felony warrant brought by the Sacramento Police Department, was housed in the Christopher Boone Facility (CBF). According to a press release from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office, deputies were alerted by an inmate worker that another inmate needed medical assistance.
Shelter in place lifted after accident damages gas pipeline in Fairfield | Update
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Update: 9:20 p.m. A call to shelter in place for Puffin Circle and Cascade Circle in Fairfield was lifted Monday night. According to Fairfield Police Department, the gas leak that prompted the shelter in place was secured by PG&E. Power was temporarily disconnected for people in...
Teen crashed into vacant building to evade police in Fairfield
(KRON) – Three teens were taken into custody after joyriding in a stolen vehicle on Tuesday, according to Fairfield Police Department. Around 11:48 p.m., Fairfield police officers received an automatic license plate reader FLOCK for a stolen vehicle near North Texas and Airbase Parkway. Responding officers spotted the car and attempted to stop the vehicle. […]
Loaded firearm, suspected fentanyl found in probation search in Fairfield
(KRON) – The Fairfield Police Department found suspected fentanyl and other drugs bagged to be sold in a probation search. Around 8:20 p.m. on June 26, Fairfield police officers noticed a running blue vehicle without a front license plate at a residence near East Travis Boulevard and Phoenix Drive. Upon further investigation, officers learned that […]
Minor allegedly tosses unregistered firearm from window after passing police officer at high rate of speed
FAIRFIELD, California — A minor was detained after allegedly discarding an unregistered firearm from a vehicle window while speeding past a police officer, authorities said. On June 26, 2024, a patrol officer observed a 2017 Honda Accord traveling at a high rate of speed near Tennessee Street and Colusa Street, according to a press release from the Fairfield Police Department. The officer pursued the vehicle for several blocks before it turned onto Marin Street and subsequently onto Indiana Street. During the pursuit, the officer saw the driver throw a firearm out of the driver's window.
New signs warn of American River dangers in Sacramento County after recent drowning
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A lot of people are hitting Sacramento County waterways to escape the heat, but there's also been some tragic results. Just days ago, the body of a 16-year-old was pulled from the American River after going under in the area of Clay Banks in Rancho Cordova. A 25-year-old man also needed rescue.
Fire knocks out power for thousands of Fairfield residents
FAIRFIELD, Calif. — Thousands of Fairfield residents are without power as fire crews mop up a vegetation fire that was sparked by a bad connection on a pole, city officials said. Crews responded to the fire behind the 500 block of Union Avenue. Officials said around 3,400 residents will...
Fireworks worth $16,000 stolen from a Sacramento Title 1 school's fundraiser stand
GOLD RIVER, Calif. — A Sacramento City Unified Title 1 school is hoping for community support after thousands of dollars worth of fireworks were stolen from its fundraiser stand in a parking lot. The A.M. Winn Public Waldorf TK-8 School has had its annual fireworks station in Gold River...
Car crash reported on Interstate 80 in Vacaville
VACAVILLE, Calif. — A car crash was reported Monday morning on eastbound Interstate 80 near the offramp for Davis Street in Vacaville, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched to the crash site around 7:44 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash or if anyone was injured,...
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