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Sacramento County stops water deliveries to homeless encampments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento County is no longer delivering water to homeless encampments during what could become a historic heat wave. According to both the city and county of Sacramento, this was always going to happen . Sacramento County said water deliveries were always going to end, because they were funded by American Rescue Plan Dollars that no longer exist. The funds were part of a contract with SANE to distribute drinking water to encampments, as part of the COVID-19 public health crisis, for the last four years. The pandemic is over and large encampments no longer exist.
Lodi Fire Department cleared to provide Advanced Life Support Services
Jul. 6—About 15 years ago, Lodi Fire Chief Ken Johnson was working from home when his wife began experiencing a medical emergency in which she was losing consciousness. A Stockton firefighter at the time, Johnson began assessing his wife as her blood pressure dropped so low she could have lost her life. "I knew Lodi Fire Department, I knew they were (Basic Life Support) and didn't have the ...
How hot is it? Too hot to swim at Lodi Lake
Jul. 6—How hot is it? Temperatures have remained so elevated — soaring well above 100 for days on end — in the Central Valley this week that it made it impossible to swim in Lodi Lake. Just as the City of Lodi celebrated Independence Day and the grand reopening of the park, city officials were forced to announce that elevated levels of bacteria in the lake made the water unsafe for swimmers. ...
Deputies arrest one after fatal Northern California stabbing
(FOX40.COM) — According to deputies, a person was found dead early Saturday morning following a stabbing in Northern California. The Yuba County Sheriff’s Department said the incident happened just after midnight on 1129 North Beale Road. Yuba County deputies said they responded to calls of a physical disturbance. When deputies arrived at the scene, they […]
Watch: Illegal fireworks light up night sky, spark fires across part of Northern California
Each year on the Fourth of July, the sky across parts of Northern California lights up with illegal fireworks displays. The 2024 holiday was no exception, even as several communities stepped up fines and other crackdown efforts. Some fireworks were spotted by KCRA 3's skycam before the sun fully set...
Does the Future of ADUs Involve Solar Power?
As the nation navigates the best way to deal with a housing crisis, multiple local governments have embraced an easy-to-implement measure: making it easier for homeowners to build more homes on their land. Cities and states across the nation have legalized the building of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs — a measure that allows for second homes to be built to house additional family members, renters and more.
California heat: What to expect this weekend; when will the heat wave end
A searing heat wave will continue through much of next week and could bring more days of triple-digit temperatures and dangerous fire conditions, authorities said Saturday. The forecast calls for the above-normal temperatures to stick around through late next week, said Joe Sirard, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.
Defenders of Del Puerto Canyon Stand Firm
Christopher Quock has a Master’s Degree in Entomology from San Francisco State University. His job history there includes work in research and as a teaching assistant. He’s a volunteer defender of Del Puerto Canyon, where a remarkable variety of wildlife and geologic history come together in a natural classroom and science lab. ed.
Elk Grove's Beloved Pizza Bell Reopens as Patty’s Pizza Shack with Fresh Menu and Familiar Faces
The former Pizza Bell location in Elk Grove, a staple of the community for nearly four decades, is set to flip its 'closed' sign to 'open' with a twist. Following its closure on April 28 after a 39-year stint on Elk Grove Boulevard, the establishment is gearing up to welcome longstanding and new customers alike as Patty’s Pizza Shack starting today, July 5. The pizzeria, having nourished countless family gatherings and memories, mentioned in their announcement, which FOX40 reported, that a "good Samaritan" has played a pivotal role in the venue's resurrection.
California Says No to Gas Lawn Mowers, Blowers
Do you remember what you were doing three years ago? Three days ago? Three hours ago? Californians now feel the effects of an overreaching regulatory law that bans the sale of new gas-powered devices. In other words, you can still use your old gas-powered lawnmowers and lawn equipment but can't buy new ones.
Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson secures $5M for expansion of Basic Income Pilot Program for Seniors
As the Chair of the Budget Subcommittee on Human Services, Assemblymember Dr. Corey Jackson announced the allocation of $5 million to expand California’s Basic Income Pilot Program to cover seniors. Across the state, a number of guaranteed income pilot projects have been launched to give money directly to underserved...
Sacramento burn center busy after Northern California 4th of July celebrations
SACRAMENTO — The Fourth of July may be over, but work is just beginning at the UC Davis burn center in Sacramento, where treatment is underway for all the victims injured by fireworks.Dr. Tina Palmieri is the chief burn surgeon at the Firefighters Burn Institute Regional Burn Center at UC Davis. She said about two dozen people suffered firework-related wounds."Unfortunately, two people had to go to surgery immediately for amputations," she said. "This year is interesting. Every single person that got injured was male."Many of the injuries involve more than just burns and will need treatment from multiple specialists."Someone that's...
Newsom signs law requiring California high-schoolers to take financial literacy class
High school students in California soon will have another graduation requirement to get a diploma: financial literacy. California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2927, which requires a semester-long personal finance education course to graduate. The proposed new law requires schools to offer the course by the 2027-28 school year and make it a graduation requirement by 2030-31.
Fatal crash leads to road closures in Elk Grove, avoid area
(FOX40.COM) — Some roads are closed in Elk Grove after a person died in a crash on Friday night, according to the Elk Grove Police Department. “We are investigating a fatal, single vehicle collision on West Stockton Boulevard,” EPD said on social media. “Roadways between Whitelock Parkway and Kyler Road will be closed until further […]
Sarale Secures Non-Wing Victory, Salmon Shines in Super 600: California Speedweek Highlights
Caden Sarale, Mattix Salmon, Brycen Roush, and Heston Stepps emerged as winners on the third night of the California Speedweek at Delta Speedway in Stockton. Caden Sarale snagged his ninth career Speedweek win in the Non-Wing category. Brycen Roush claimed victory in the Restricted contest, pocketing $500 and the wooden...
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