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A Sacramento woman died at the hospital. Her family, unaware, searched for her for more than a year
After Jessie Peterson, 31, was hospitalized in Sacramento in the spring of 2023, her family was told she had left the medical center against the advice of doctors. They spent the next year searching for her, only to learn she died just two hours after last speaking with her mother. In a $25 million lawsuit filed against the hospital, the family says the hospital never notified them of her death and learned she died only when a sheriff’s detective was able to track the case.
This weekend marks 10 years since 6.0 earthquake struck Napa, killing 2, injuring about 200 people
This weekend marks the 10th anniversary of a day many Napa residents will never forget.On August 24, 2014, a 6.0 magnitude earthquake centered south of Napa, shook the area.RELATED: Hundreds injured in Napa quake that caused substantial damageTwo people were killed and about 200 others were injured.Total damage in the southern Napa Valley and Vallejo area was estimated to be up to a $1 billion.RELATED: Bay Area earthquake destroys 70 buildings in Napa; more than 200 yellow-taggedMonday many city officials, businesses and residents got to start prioritizing the repair jobs ahead after the 6.0 earthquake hit.MORE: USGS experts predict when...
17-year-old organizes 'Hairs to You' makeover event to help Sacramento women reenter the workforce
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Confidence starts on the inside but is displayed through our appearance. Highlighting that was the goal of the "Hairs to You" event at DryBar in Sacramento on Thursday. A group from Women’s Empowerment were selected to get free makeovers as a way to help them transition...
Crash with injuries reported on 14th Street in Mansion Flats
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A crash was reported on 14th Street in Mansion Flats Saturday afternoon. It was reported at Memorial Garage at 1:06 p.m. Sacramento police are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by KCRA at this time. See our live traffic...
4 NY Giants losers (and 2 winners) in preseason finale vs. Jets
Just like that, the preseason has come to a close for the NY Giants. Unfortunately for Brian Daboll, things didn't go the way he would have hoped, as there are some pretty big concerns on both sides of the ball leading up to Week 1 and following the loss to the Jets.
I’m disabled after serving my country for 16 years – $315k was drained from my retirement savings and now I’m broke
A VETERAN said he lost over $315,000 after his retirement fund was allegedly drained by a company he had hired. Steve Sonza said his family had a business build an accessory dwelling unit in their backyard but said they were left with a drained bank account and no building. Sonza,...
‘Good Riddance’: San Francisco Leaders React to Elon Musk Moving X/Twitter HQ Out Of City
San Francisco officials reacted to news that X, formerly Twitter, will be moving their headquarters out of the city under the leadership of Elon Musk. The post ‘Good Riddance’: San Francisco Leaders React to Elon Musk Moving X/Twitter HQ Out Of City first appeared on Mediaite.
Bi-Rite’s third market debuts on Polk Street. At 4,000 square feet, it’s the biggest yet
Russian Hill can rejoice. Almost two years after it was announced, a third location of upscale San Francisco grocery store Bi-Rite Market is set to open Friday on Polk Street. At 4,000 square feet, it’s 50% larger than the 10-year-old Divisadero Street location and twice as big as the 84-year-old original on 18th Street in the Mission.
Monday Bakery on East Napa St. to close after facility fire
On Friday, the ownership of Monday Bakery announced that their locations in Napa and Sonoma will be closing, indefinitely. A fire at their baking facility appears to have prompted the decision. Monday Bakery opened earlier this year after an extensive remodel of what had been a women’s clothing store on...
Advocates for Measure J educate students on factory farming
Representatives of ballot Measure J gathered Aug. 22 at Santa Rosa Junior College’s Bertolini quad to advocate for the end of factory farming in Sonoma County by defining its benefits for students. According to the advocates webpage, ballot Measure J would phase out and prohibit Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations,...
San Bruno opens new aquatics center, funded by PG&E settlement after 2010 pipeline explosion
One city is taking a step forward from a tragic day 14 years ago after a gas pipeline owned by PG&E exploded in a San Bruno neighborhood, killing eight people and destroying dozens of homes. Settlement funds from the disaster have now built a new community recreation and aquatic center, which opened on Saturday."It's great to see a combination of all the work and all the time put in by a lot of folks," said Parks and Rec Commissioner Mike Palmer.Palmer gave us a look inside the new San Bruno Recreation and Aquatic Center. It has three pools, a fitness...
Former SF Giants hurler returns to majors with Reds after half-decade hiatus
Here is a name that you probably did not expect to see in the news in 2024. Former SF Giants hurler Casey Kelly has returned to the majors after his contract was selected by the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday. Former SF Giants hurler returns to majors with Reds after half-decade...
San Francisco residents speculate a utility box collapsed due to dog urine
People are theorizing why a utility box in San Francisco fell over. Some said it was due in part to dog urine. Ken Khoury, the owner of Castro Coffee Company, said the AT&T-owned telephone junction box has been a popular destination for dogs to urinate on. The box's base is now corroded.
San Jose could lose thousands of trees to invasive beetle
An invasive beetle killing a dramatic number of Southern California trees has found its way to San Jose — and it could threaten the urban forest that shades and cools Silicon Valley. Santa Clara County officials aren’t sure when or how the species, known as the shothole borer beetle,...
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