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Unseen in California, anti-Harris political ads blanket swing states
SAN FRANCISCO -- The Bay Area had a very big presence in the Democratic National Convention and the region is also playing a big role in another part of the campaign, one people don't see as much of here in California. That is the ad campaign.One example is a pro-Donald Trump campaign advertisement from the Make America Great Again PAC, that features a San Francisco crime victim. The Golden Gate Bridge is highlighted as well. The ad attacks Kamala Harris's record on crime, specifically as San Francisco District Attorney and it's getting a lot of airtime in swing states like...
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...
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Elk Grove's Mayor, City Council to consider approving their own pay raise that could triple their salary
When the Elk Grove City Council convenes its regular meeting on August 28, they can approve a pay increase that could more than triple their salary. The requests for the pay review came from Elk Grove District 1 City Councilmember Darren Suen during the August 14 meeting. Suen, who took a job late last year as the chief of staff for California.
Elk Grove fundraiser aims to preserve city's history amid rapid growth
ELK GROVE — A community fundraiser is being held to help show off the rich history of Elk Grove.While the city is working to bring a new zoo to town and thousands of new homes are being built, other efforts are now underway to preserve the past.Jim Entrican is one of the people working to save Elk Grove's history. It starts right along Highway 99 with Elk Grove's first building, which was originally built in 1850—the same year California became a state."We try to preserve the history as best we can," Enrican said. "It's a shame that some of the...
Black-Owned Beauty Businesses In Elk Grove Shine, Defy Odds
August is Black Business Month, a celebration of Black entrepreneurship and the invaluable contributions Black businesses make to the economy. Pew Research Center estimates that while African American or Black-owned businesses account for only 3% of all U.S. businesses, the desire to build wealth through entrepreneurship is a top motivator. Although health care is the dominant industry for Black-owned businesses, two local business owners are charting their own paths in the beauty industry.
Vegetation fire burns in Elk Grove on Friday
ELK GROVE, Calif. — Crews battled a grass fire on Bow Street in Elk Grove on Friday afternoon, the Cosumnes Fire Department said. The fire was reported at around 3:45 p.m. in the 8600 block of Bow Street between Stockton Boulevard and Auberry Drive and threatened several structures, officials said.
Jackknifed big rig temporarily blocks lanes, causes delays on Highway 99 in Sacramento
A jackknifed big rig caused traffic delays on Highway 99 in Sacramento on Saturday afternoon, according to Caltrans. Around 1:10 p.m. the truck was blocking lanes on the ramp that connects northbound Highway 99 to Highway 50, Caltrans said. Traffic was backed up all the way from the connector to...
Westbound I-80 is back open at Alta Road, CHP says
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — UPDATE: Cal Trans says westbound I-80 is back open. California Highway Patrol says westbound I-80 is closed at Alta Road due to wet weather. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), CHP says "wet weather in the Sierra is causing problems, leading to several crashes on Interstate 80 today."
Report of pedestrian struck on Florin Road in Golf Course Terrace
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — There is a report of a pedestrian struck on Florin Road in Golf Course Terrace. It was reported at the intersection with Amherst Street at 12:05 p.m. The intersection is reportedly blocked. Alternate routes are advised. Sacramento police are on scene. Injuries have been reported but...
Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk
WASHINGTON — Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger posed by dams built upstream from their homes and worksites, according to an Associated Press review of federal records and data. The problem stems...
Panels and Workshops Announced for Upcoming Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair
In just two weeks, on Saturday, September 7th, hundreds will gather for the second annual Sacramento Anarchist Bookfair at the Washington Neighborhood Center in Downtown Sacramento. The event will feature panels, workshops, hands-on skillshares, tables from a variety of groups and publishers, a kids’ zone, and food from a local...
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