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Placer Grown Farmers Market Showcases Local Produce and Community Engagement
Every Tuesday, you can find fresh produce, bakery items, and flowers for sale at the Placer Grown farmers market in the Fountains on Galleria Blvd. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., it is open to enjoy locally grown food and a strong sense of community. On Tuesday, July 9, I...
Authorities Probe Suspected Domestic Violence Case After Two Found Dead in Car Near Salida
Tragedy struck near Salida on yesterday evening as two individuals were found deceased in a Honda sedan, with officials suspecting a domestic violence situation may be at the root of the incident. The California Highway Patrol responded to a call around 6 p.m. regarding a possible assault with a deadly weapon on the northbound Hammett Road off-ramp from Highway 99, ABC 10 reported.
Paris Olympics: When Northern California Olympians compete and how to watch them
With the Paris Olympics just days away, many Northern Californians have punched their ticket to the City of Lights. Learn more about them and keep track of when and how to watch them here. All times are in Pacific Daylight Time. (In video player above: KCRA 3's Deidre Fitzpatrick shares...
Antonio Villaraigosa, former LA mayor, makes another run for California governor
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is making another run for California governor."California is the state where anything is possible with hard work and determination, but our future depends on our willingness to face our biggest challenges," he said in his announcement video posted on social media Tuesday. "I believe we need a problem solver to lead our state. That's why I'm running for governor."Villaraigosa, 71, ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primary.Several other Democrats have already announced their candidacy, including Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis, Sen. Toni Atkins, State Superintendent Tony Thurmond and former State Controller Betty Yee.Gov. Gavin Newsom is term-limited and cannot run for reelection.This is a developing story. This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.
California Latinos Call on Local, National Leaders to Address Housing, Economy
Maria Vargas sells sliced jicama, cucumbers, and watermelon, among other fruits, from a sidewalk stand in San Francisco’s Mission District. The El Salvadoran immigrant has two children and is expecting a third. After losing her previous job, she said she had no other choice but to find some way to support them.
State Capitol: Target vs. Shoplifters — Villainized by Corporate Lobbying with the Newest California Bill
SACRAMENTO, CA — Assembly Bill 1990 was first introduced to the California state legislature here at the beginning of 2024 by Assemblywoman Wendy Carillo. Now, as of July 2024, the bill “swept across the legislature” to be voted as amended, according to Digital Democracy. If passed and...
Homes Burn in Southern California as Wildfires Plague West Amid Heat Wave
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (NEWSnet/AP) — Three homes were destroyed Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a scorching heat wave. The homes burned when the fire erupted Sunday afternoon in a hilly area of Riverside, a city about 60 miles...
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