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California lawmakers, victim advocates gather at Capitol to condemn controversial SB 94
Several lawmakers, law enforcement leaders and victim advocates gathered at the state Capitol in Sacramento Thursday to condemn the controversial Senate Bill 94.The bill would open the possibility of judicial review to reduce sentences for some felons of serious crimes, including murder, if they have been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco joined lawmakers to stop SB 94 from moving forward."We are here to address nothing short of lunacy," he said. "SB 94 is a perfect example of a misguided agenda that disregards victims and law abiding Californians in favor of criminals...
'Notice to vacate': Camp Resolution residents expected to leave property by Monday
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Camp Resolution is a self-governing homeless encampment on Colfax Street in north Sacramento, and the city is telling the residents that they have to move out within the next three days. A lot of residents are trying to figure out what's next, as they prepare to...
Grass fire prompts evacuations of dozens of homes in Sacramento County
SACRAMENTO COUNTY – Dozens of homes were evacuated after a grass fire burned in the Wilton area of Sacramento County on Thursday afternoon, the sheriff's office said. The Cosumnes Fire Department said the grass fire was threatening structures near Walmort Road and Badger Creek Lane.By 2:30 p.m., Sacramento Metro Fire officials announced that the forward progress of the fire had been stopped at 45 acres. About 20-30 people in total were evacuated and 10 properties were affected, officials said. No homes were damaged or lost, but two outbuildings were destroyed. Units from the Herald Fire Department and Sacramento Metro Fire were also at the scene. It's also unknown how the fire started.
Street Sweeper hanging over Highway 50 in Sacramento
(FOX40.COM) — A street sweeper hanging over the side of Highway 50 near the southbound Interstate 5 interchange is creating further delays along Sacramento’s freeways. The driver is reported to have no injuries. The California Highway Patrol said gasoline is leaking from the vehicle and clean-up crews are headed to the scene. CHP said the […]
Multiple Northern California campuses see safety scares less than a month into school year
ELK GROVE – There have been multiple safety scares on Northern California school campuses as kids return to the classroom for the 2024/2025 school year.More than five incidents have required school districts to send letters to parents and in some cases, lockdown campuses. In Elk Grove, John Erdhardt Elementary parents are keeping closer than usual to their kids Thursday after receiving a letter from the school that there was a suspicious man trying to lure kids into his light grey four-door Mazda during drop off Wednesday morning. "I had to coach them all over again: be vigilant. Don't trust anybody," said Joe...
Advocates Rally, Strongly Criticize California Governor’s Decision to Kill ‘Mandela’ Measure to End Unjust Use of Solitary Confinement in Prisons
SACRAMENTO, CA —The California Mandela Campaign, at a rally here at the State Capitol this week, was told by Assemblymember Chris Holden (D-Pasadena) AB 280, the California Mandela Act that addresses the unjust use of solitary confinement, was dead for this legislative year. According to the bill’s advocates, AB...
Hundreds flock to opening of Northern California's first Amazon Fresh store in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — More than 10 hours before the doors officially opened on Northern California's first Amazon Fresh grocery store in Roseville, Juliana Loconte set up a chair to be the first in line to shop inside. Little did she know how much attention she'd get for her place...
Sacramento school board candidate loses endorsement over political comments in Facebook vlogs
In an archived Facebook livestream from 2020, the candidate said that she “does not have a problem with Donald Trump” and called Kamala Harris a derogatory term for women.
Former NBA Legend and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson Opens Soul Food Restaurant in Paradise Valley
Downtown’s Paradise Valley district is welcoming its latest addition to the city’s dining scene this week with the opening of Fixins Soul Kitchen, a growing soul food restaurant chain founded by Kevin Johnson, a former NBA All-Star and mayor of Sacramento. The new establishment at 1435 Randolph will...
Hundreds gather outside state capitol to celebrate Ukraine's Independence Day amid war with Russia
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Hundreds of people gathered in front of the California state capitol to mark Ukraine's Independence Day on Saturday. It was a somber celebration as the war between Ukraine and Russia continues. “It's a hard time for us,” Lesya Dashkevych said. Dashkevych came with her husband...
Neighbors say West Sacramento's only skate park is dangerous
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Rotting wood, uneven ramps, loose screws, and downright dangerous—that's how some West Sacramento neighbors describe the city's only skate park."This rail here, it's super rattley," said neighbor Adrian Pinon, showing CBS13 the disrepair at the park. "It's not very safe. Don't recommend it. Don't recommend riding this at all."Pinon lives right down the road from the skate park at Westacre Park, but he doesn't visit regularly even though he has a passion for BMX bike riding."I wish I came here more often. It's just a little too unsafe for me," he said.He described the amenities as being...
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