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Four people hospitalized after 100-foot fall from Foresthill Road
(FOX40.COM) — Four people were rescued and hospitalized after their vehicle drove off the side of Foresthill Road and plummeted 100 feet in Placer County on Friday, according to the Foresthill Fire Protection District. The crash occurred just after 12:30 p.m. when a Jeep reportedly rolled over several times as it fell around 100 feet […]
City of West Sacramento looking to make business expansions easier ahead of A's arrival
WEST SACRAMENTO – The city of West Sacramento wants to make business expansion plans easier ahead of the A's move to Sutter Health Park next year.The mayor wants to help owners knock this opportunity out of the park. Ernesto Delgado, the owner of Sal's Tacos, is seizing that moment by getting ready for the A's move and the Major League Baseball crowds that will soon be part of his neighborhood."If our sales on a Tuesday could triple, quadruple. Well, wow, welcome, right?" Delgado said.Excavators are in place at Sutter Health Park, working on upgrading the stadium ahead of next season's A's home...
2024 California State Fair saw increase in attendance despite extreme heat, officials say
SACRAMENTO – California State Fair officials say people still turned out for the 2024 edition of the summer tradition, despite the extreme heat. Gates closed for entry early on Sunday, the final night of the 17-day event. So many people were trying to get in that traffic started severely backing up on the Capital City Freeway leading up to Cal Expo. On Monday, organizers released some overall statistics of the 2024 version of the state fair. Notably, officials say attendance is estimated to be up 10 percent – despite there having been 11 days of 100-plus degree heat during the fair's run this year. Food and beverage sales also grossed more than $10 million, officials say. About 10,000 deep friend Oreos were also served over the course of this year's state fair. Final attendance numbers have not yet been released.
Sacramento Gang Member Arrested After Foot Pursuit and Weapon Seizure
On July 23rd at approximately 11 p.m., IMPACT Detectives conducted a traffic stop for vehicle code violations in the 6100 block of Shadow Lane. The driver, a 24-year-old from Sacramento, was identified as a validated gang member on searchable probation. During the probation search, the suspect resisted and fled on...
Three Tips for a Successful Golf Career From the Legendary Ken Morton, PGA
PGA of America Hall of Fame Member Ken Morton Sr. received the PGA of America Master Professional Lifetime Achievement Award Sunday at the Home of the PGA of America. Morton was recognized for his award-winning career and extensive contributions to the Association. Morton — an instrumental figure in curriculum development...
Over 1,000 Illegal Marijuana Plants Seized In Traffic Stop Near The Town Of Weed
Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man last Friday who was illegally transporting over 1,000 marijuana plants on highway I-5 near the town of Weed, California. Seriously. KOBI-TV News reports that the man, from Sacramento, was driving a white Mercedes Transit van on I-5 when a deputy from the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office noticed him repeatedly swerving […] The post Over 1,000 Illegal Marijuana Plants Seized In Traffic Stop Near The Town Of Weed appeared first on BroBible.
House reported on Sylvan Creek Court in Citrus Heights
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — A one-story house caught fire Monday morning in Citrus Heights, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said. Fire crews were dispatched around 10:08 a.m. to a property on Sylvan Creek Court off Sylvan Road. All occupants were safely evacuated, including a kitten, Sac Metro Fire said.
Raise your glass: Multiple local brewers score State Fair awards
The California State Fair came to a close Sunday night after its two-week run. While it will be another year until its return, several brewers local to El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento will proudly display the awards they earned in the fair’s 2024 Commercial Craft Beer competition.
Land Park Little League Team Chasing World Series Dream
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento baseball team is just three wins away from punching their ticket to the Little League World Series. "Land Park Pacific" is representing Northern California in the West Region Tournament. They are playing the Hawaii champions, Central Maui Little League, in the West Region Tournament....
Sacramento Black Chamber Of Commerce Leads Tech Inclusion Initiative For BIPOC Business Owners
Navigating the ever-expanding tech landscape can be daunting for small business owners. Nowadays, a Google search can reveal too many options to quantify. Although there are numerous apps for accounting, human resources, finances, and project management accessible to those who need them, the availability of so many apps can be overwhelming.
Startup Events Week of July 29
There’s a lot going on this week and next for entrepreneurs and startup founders. We’ve curated a short list below; for a full listing of everything that’s going on this week and next, check out this week’s Startup Digest! While you’re there, you can sign up to receive the digest in your inbox every Monday morning!
Bicyclist Hospitalized with Injuries After Collision in Sacramento Intersection
A bicyclist was hospitalized after being hit by a vehicle yesterday evening in a Sacramento neighborhood, with initial reports from the Sacramento Fire Department indicating the individual was in critical condition. The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. at the intersection of Northgate Boulevard and Wisconsin Way. ABC 10 reported that the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment following the collision.
Here's when Sacramento region athletes will be competing in the Olympics | Monday, July 29 update
PARIS, France — There are 131 Californian athletes who qualified for and are heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. America's Olympic team, Team U.S.A., includes 10 athletes from the Greater Sacramento region. Here's when you can see them competing for gold. Please note all times below are...
Sacramento Naturopathic Doctor recovering from open-heart surgery continues walk across USA
Walk USA for Health Equity (WUHE) Milwaukee, WI – In his remarkable solo walk across America, Sacramento Naturopathic Doctor Dennis Godby, still recovering from open-heart surgery, persists in his quest for health equity through Walk USA for Health Equity (WUHE). At 68 years old, he will embark on the...
Sacramento man turns himself in for fatal shooting
(FOX40.COM) — The suspect in a fatal Sacramento shooting in early July turned themselves over to authorities on Sunday, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Urberto Dotson, 51, of Sacramento turned himself in to detectives and was booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail where he now faces homicide-related charges. Dotson is accused in a […]
Pastor Calvin McGee Leaves Legacy of Service
God led Calvin McGee to be baptised at the tender age of nine and he followed the Lord’s guidance for the rest of his life. McGee, the founding pastor of Sacramento’s St. Luke’s Non-Denominational Church, died on May 31 at the age of 76. Services were held at St. Matthew Christian Church on June 12.
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