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Residents in Plaza Towers deal with bugs, roaches while awaiting Affordable Housing project
The infamous Plaza Towers are more than 50-years-old and house low-income, as well as senior residents, but the facility is swirling with allegations of safety and sanitary issues.
Applications Open for Ten New Affordable Homes in Folsom's Historic District by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento
In a move that underscores the push for more affordable housing solutions in the Sacramento region, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is now fielding applications for ten new homes in Folsom's Historic District. The development, announced via social media by the City of Folsom and reported by ABC10, consists of a mixture of single-family homes offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two stories, as well as smaller cottages providing two bedrooms and a single bathroom.
Prop 32 asks California voters to raise statewide minimum wage to $18
Renato Palisoc has worked at the Hilton Bayfront in San Diego for 16 years. He said wages have gone up incrementally during that time, but the cost of living in California has increased exponentially. California's current $16 minimum wage is more than twice the federal minimum wage, which is $7.25....
Popular Treat Being Recalled Over ‘Undeclared’ Ingredient
If you are a fan of Costco, and you enjoy some of their 'healthier' snacks, you might want to check your labels as there is a 13-state recall for two types of energy bars. Here's what you need to know about the recall. The recall centers around two baked items...
Flynn Fire burns near Altamont Pass east of Livermore sparked by car fire
A car fire Thursday night along Interstate Highway 580 quickly spread to several hundred acres near the Altamont Pass east of Livermore, fire officials said.A driver reported their vehicle was on fire at about 9:45 p.m. on the side of the freeway just east of the Altamont Pass near North Flynn Road.As of 7:50 a.m. Friday, the Flynn Fire had spread to 500 aces and was 70% contained, Cal Fire said."Weather and terrain continued to impact containment efforts but firefighters worked diligently and were able to stop forward progress," Cal Fire said on a social media post. The Alameda County Fire Department was the lead agency on the fire, in unified command with Cal Fire battling the blaze. There have been no reports of injuries or damage to structures.
Car crash reported on Howard Road in San Joaquin County
STOCKTON, Calif. — A car crash was reported Friday morning at Howard and Roberts roads west of French Camp in San Joaquin County, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched to the scene around 4:49 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash, but a vehicle somehow went...
Placerville Speedway caps busy month with Carnett Clash
Placerville Speedway is set to finish off the month of July with one of its more special nights of the year for the Mountain Democrat Ltd. Late Models and Red Hawk Casino Pure Stocks, with the annual Carnett Clash taking place this Saturday. The 59th season of competition at the...
Stockton-area girls volleyball: Top 10 volleyball teams ahead of the 2024-25 season
With the 2024-25 school year rapidly approaching, fall sports are preparing to kick off another year of high school sports in the 209. Girls volleyball is one of those sports gearing up to show that San Joaquin County has some of the best teams in the Sac-Joaquin Section. Last season, two blue banners were brought back to the area and St. Mary’s and Ripon Christian girls' volleyball teams won SJS Division 1 and 4 championships, respectively. The...
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