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California police bust sideshow and find 10-foot python snake in vehicle
(FOX40.COM) — A 10-foot python snake was found in an abandoned vehicle during a sideshow bust on Friday night, according to California law enforcement.• Video Above: California law enforcement seeks to crack down on sideshows Around 11:12 p.m., the Vallejo Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and other surrounding law enforcement agencies “disrupted a sideshow.” Officers […]
Football season canceled for Sacramento County high school due to coach dismissal, low turnout, district says
(FOX40.COM) — According to district officials, the football season was canceled for a Sacramento-area high school after their coach was fired, and there were not enough athletes to field a team. A spokesperson from the Elk Grove Unified School District told FOX40.com that the Valley High School head football coach was released “due to a […]
Vallejo Traffic Stop by CHP Leads to Arrest and Seizure of Illegal Firearm
During a routine traffic stop in Vallejo, California Highway Patrol (CHP) Solano Area officers arrested a suspect on probation and seized an illegal firearm from his possession last Thursday, reports CHP Solano's Facebook page. The suspect, whose name has not been released, was pulled over for a traffic violation before the discovery led to his arrest and booking into the Solano County Jail.
Vallejo police make 4 arrests after laser pointed at CHP helicopter, car chase
A laser was pointed into the flight deck of a police helicopter, prompting a chase that ended with four arrests in Hercules, Vallejo police said Saturday.A California Highway Patrol helicopter was responding to calls for help breaking up a stunt driving event involving around 500 vehicles at Mare Island Way and Harbor Way about 11:12 p.m. Friday, Vallejo police said.The helicopter told officers on the ground that occupants of a 2007 Cadillac CT6 were pointing a laser at them while performing donuts in the roadway. The Cadillac then drove past police officers and shined the laser in their eyes, according to Vallejo police.Officers attempted to stop the Cadillac, but the driver refused to pull over and a pursuit ensued.The chase concluded in Hercules when all of the occupants bailed out of the vehicle, leaving an approximately 10-foot python inside, police said. All four suspects were apprehended.The Cadillac driver was accused of multiple violations including felony evading. The three occupants received misdemeanor citations and were released. The Cadillac was towed, and the python "was returned to its criminally charged owner," police said.
I Dream Of Jeannie star Barbara Eden glams up on her 93rd birthday in rare public outing for date night with husband Jon
I DREAM of Jeannie star Barbara Eden has made a rare public appearance for her 93rd birthday. The actress got all spruced up for a date night with her husband, Jon Eicholtz. One day before her birthday, Barbara headed to RC Hair Salon in Los Angeles, California. The actress spent the day at the beauty […]
Vallejo police investigate homicide near site of fiery overnight sideshow
VALLEJO -- Vallejo police said a man was shot and killed on Saturday morning at an intersection where a large sideshow was taking place.It was unclear if the homicide victim was connected to the sideshow or a passerby.Neighbors said there were dozens of cars and at least a hundred spectators at the intersection of Lewis Brown and B.W. Williams Drives between 12 a.m. and 12:40 a.m. Saturday."It did wake us up. I have two babies so it woke up the youngest one. They had fireworks going so that was definitely what woke us up," said Katie, who declined...
Ohtani hits grand slam in 9th inning, becomes fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 club
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is baseball’s fastest 40-40 man. The Japanese superstar blasted a two-out grand slam in the ninth inning for his 40th homer after earlier stealing his 40th base, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night. Ohtani achieved the feat in his 126th game and the team’s 129th, the quickest in major league history and sixth ever to reach 40 homers and 40 stolen bases in a season. He’s also the first Dodgers player to do so. “It’s really more about the winning,” Ohtani said through an interpreter. “Obviously the record is part of the process but I think the most important thing is about winning the game.”
Motorcyclist dies after crash with vehicle in Midtown Sacramento, police say
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A motorcyclist died Sunday after a crash in Midtown Sacramento. Just before 12 p.m., officers responded to the area of 24th and J streets regarding a report of a vehicle versus motorcycle collision, according to Sacramento Police Department spokeswoman Officer Allison Smith. The motorcyclist succumbed to...
Sacramento’s New Affordable Housing Project Receives $38 Million Boost from State
An upcoming affordable housing development in Sacramento is set to receive funding from the state, paving the way for an affordable housing project. According to the Sacramento Strategic Growth Council, the proposed project is set to include 134 affordable homes in a five-story development. Sacramento is set to benefit from...
Several people shot in fatal Sacramento shooting, police say
(FOX40.COM) — Several people shot were struck by gunfire in a fatal shooting Sunday morning, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Around 3 a.m., SPD said it responded to the 1500 block of Orlando Way for reports of a shooting. There, officers found a man with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Despite efforts to save him, […]
Sacramento Welcomes Warmer, Drier Week Ahead After Unusual Wet Spell, Says NWS
Residents of Sacramento can look forward to a return to warm and dry conditions this week, after a bout of unexpected wet weather. According to a discussion by the National Weather Service Sacramento (NWS), an unseasonably strong low pressure system has now moved eastward into Nevada. This system previously left areas throughout the northern Sierra with as much as 1 inch of rain while dousing the Central Valley with less than a quarter of an inch on Saturday.
Second Officer Pleads Guilty To Violation Of Tyre Nichols’ Civil Rights
Emmitt Martin was one of the officers who beat Nichols to death during a traffic stop. Emmitt Martin, the second of five officers who are set to be on trial over the 2023 beating and subsequent death of Tyre Nichols in 2023, pleaded guilty on Aug. 23 to violating Nichols’ civil rights during the traffic stop.
Inmate death investigated at CSP Sacramento
California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC) officials are investigating the Aug. 23 death of Darryl W. Hudson as a homicide after he was injured in a physical altercation the previous day. At 2:55 p.m. on Aug. 22, Hudson and five other incarcerated persons, Darryn W. Mayberry, Robert M. Keller, Tray Watson,...
‘Rat Annihilation Team’ strolls city streets with dogs to help mitigate rat problem
SACRAMENTO (KCRA) - Some have noticed a surge in the rat population in Sacramento. A group called the Sacramento Canines’ Rat Annihilation Team is doing something about it. They are “urban ratters” who go around the city with their dogs hunting for rodents. “We’re just a group...
SAN ANTONIO FC FALLS 0-1 AT SACRAMENTO REPUBLIC FC
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 24, 2024) – San Antonio FC fell on the road to Sacramento Republic FC 0-1 after conceding a late penalty Saturday. San Antonio’s defense held steadfast for 87 minutes before a close handball call gave way for Republic to convert the game-winning penalty kick. Defensively,...
Ukrainians celebrate Independence Day at California State Capitol, marking third holiday at war
SACRAMENTO – Saturday at the California State Capitol hundreds of people gathered to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day. It marks the third year in a row the country has recognized the holiday under the shadow of war following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. "It's a little bit sadness because it's already three years and my parents and some family in Ukraine, in Kyiv, that's why it's sad. We are still at war," said Tariia Symonova, who attended the event with her family. It's a celebratory day that also serves as a statement as those in attendance mourn the lives lost in the...
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