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Emergency family shelter for homeless in Sacramento to close in September
SACRAMENTO – An emergency family shelter for homeless people in Sacramento will be closing in September, the county said Wednesday. The family shelter on Bannon Street, which currently is housing more than a dozen families, will be closing on Sept. 7. Sacramento County funds the program that Volunteers of America (VOA) runs. The VOA has leased the building from the City of Sacramento since 2017. But now the county says the building, which was built in the 1970s, has major plumbing and sewer issues that cannot be fixed. Due to this, the county says it can't safely shelter families at the location. "We...
San Diego ignored law on documenting shelter conditions
San Diego, along with most of California, is ignoring a recent state law meant to make sure homeless shelters are clean and safe, per a new CalMatters investigation. Why it matters: Reports of unsafe shelters — from rodent infestations, flood risks, lack of heating and cooling, sewage problems and risk of sexual harassment — led state lawmakers in 2021 to create a new system to respond to complaints with inspections and file annual reports on shelter conditions.
Oak Ridge alum Tyler Burns reaching great heights
Oak Ridge High School alum Tyler Burns recently completed his first Olympic Trials in Eugene, Ore. Pole vaulting an impressive 18 feet, 4½ inches, Burns placed 15th, a decent showing for his first trial. “I think I could’ve jumped one or two bars higher if I had had a...
2 arrested in California for shooting, killing man in North Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - North Las Vegas police accuse two men for the shooting and killing a man back in October 2023. Police said the deadly shooting happened on Saturday, Oct. 27 around 1:30 a.m. in the 4200 block of East Craig Road. When officers arrived, they found two men in their 20s suffering from gunshot wounds.
Action in Tahoe: Dawes, Queen Tribute, Remembering James Brown
Dawes is an American folk rock band from Los Angeles, California, composed of brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith. The show will be at Harrah’s. Ticket purchase required. $36 – $50+ For more information, visit http://www.caesars.com/harrahs-tahoe or call 775-588-6611. Sunday July 21. One Night of Queen. Don’t miss One...
Water Tests at South Lake Tahoe Beaches Find No Harmful Algae Blooms
Recent water tests at two South Lake Tahoe beaches did not detect harmful algae blooms (HABs) in the lake itself, following concerns raised by the death of a dog. However, very low levels of a cyanotoxin, saxitoxin, were found in a shallow pond at a beach on the Nevada side, officials reported.
60’ Summer of Love plays El Dorado Hills Town Center Thursday night
The El Dorado Hills Town Center continues Live on the Boulevard weekly music series Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m in the EDH Town Center Amphitheater. This week the venue will be the place to be if you are a fan of the 60’s with the 60’s Summer of Love Band.
San Francisco Giants 2025 schedule revealed, will face A's in Sacramento on July 4
The San Francisco Giants are set to begin the 2025 season on the road in Cincinnati and will face the relocated A's in Sacramento over the July 4 holiday, according to the league schedule released Thursday.For the 9th time in 10 seasons, the Giants will open the season on the road, with a three-game series against the Cincinnati Reds set to begin on Thursday, March 27, 2025. The season-opening road trip will continue with three games against the Houston Astros from March 31 to April 2.The Giants home opener at Oracle Park is scheduled for Friday, April 4 against the...
Teen found fatally shot in Vallejo overnight in city's 12th homicide of the year
Police in Vallejo have launched a homicide investigation after a teen died following a shooting late Wednesday night.Around 11:30 p.m., officers were called to the 100 block of Carolina Street. When police arrived, they found a 16-year-old male suffering from at least one gunshot wound.Officers along with medical personnel provided medical aid, but the teen succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.Police have not released the victim's identity. The incident is the city's 12th homicide this year.In a statement Thursday, police said the motive and circumstances surrounding the shooting are under investigation.Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jordon Patzer by email at 707-648-4278 or Detective Daniel Callison by email or at 707-648-4533.
El Dorado Hills school named a California Honor Roll School
Jackson Elementary School earns prestigious recognition. Jackson Elementary School in El Dorado Hills has achieved the prestigious recognition of being named a California Honor Roll School by the Educational Results Partnership (ERP). This notable accolade is part of ERP’s annual listing of top-performing schools and districts across the state, highlighting those that have excelled in closing achievement gaps and fostering educational excellence among students.
Between the Covers: ‘The Whiteout Effect’ unveils a chilling tale of bravery, romance in South Lake Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE — With temperatures in the Lake Tahoe Basin hitting the high 80s, winter season devotees might be scratching their heads, dreaming of the views of Lake Tahoe blanketed in a sheath of white, fluffy powder. There’s no better way to escape the high temps than immersing yourself in a brand-new book.
South Lake Tahoe bans plants, furniture within 5 feet of homes for wildfire protection
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — As wildfire risks continue to impact fire-prone areas across California, the City of South Lake Tahoe is implementing new defensible space requirements for homeowners. South Lake Tahoe Fire Marshal Kim George said the city has never had a specific defensible space ordinance before, but...
El Dorado Hills SC’s James Thum Honored as July Youth Coach of the Month
Before kickoff at Saturday’s match vs. North Carolina FC, Republic FC continued its support of the region’s youth soccer community alongside Youth Club Partner El Dorado Hills SC. EDHSC coach James Thum was honored as the club’s July Coach of the Month for his incredible dedication to the club, spanning two decades.
CAL FIRE stops wildfire sparked by car crash in Northern California forest
(FOX40.COM) — A potential wildland fire in Nevada County was stopped on Thursday morning almost immediately after being ignited by a solo vehicle crash, according to CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit (NEU). Firefighters were called to a vehicle collision east of Conservation Road and Highway 20 with a fire extension to nearby vegetation. When crews arrived […]
The intricacies of rental assistance and why it sometimes backfires
A Bakersfield woman was allegedly refused an apartment after she said that her rental payment would come from housing assistance. Now the state’s Civil Rights Department is taking the matter to court.
Governor Newsom announces appointments 7.18.24
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:. Marc LeForestier, of Sacramento, has been appointed General Counsel at the Department of Cannabis Control. LeForestier has been General Counsel at the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office since 2017. He was a Supervising Deputy Attorney General in the Government Law Section at the California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General from 2013 to 2017 and served in several roles there from 2000 to 2013, including Supervising Deputy Attorney General, Director of Legislative Affairs and Deputy Attorney General. He is a member of the California State Bar, Public Law Section. LeForestier earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from the University of Toronto and a Juris Doctor degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law. This position does not require Senate confirmation and the compensation is $204,996. LeForestier is registered without party preference.
Mid-State Fair announces winners of 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant
The California Mid-State Fair has crowned Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. The post Mid-State Fair announces winners of 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair pageant appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
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