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New wildfires start as crews gain containment on existing ones in Northern California
California's wildfire season has been aggressive this year, with over 145,000 acres burned so far, and several major fires are burning in Northern California, including the Thompson Fire, French Fire, and Basin Fire.
Several Northern California residents to be surprised by firework citations in the mail
(FOX40.COM) — Despite constant warnings about hefty fines, dangers, and other consequences of setting off illegal fireworks, Northern California law enforcement kept busy on the Fourth of July as violators launched colorful explosives through the skies. Sacramento This year, some agencies worked undercover to catch people violating firework rules. The Sacramento Fire Department drove around […]
Independence Day 2024 was one of the hottest on record for Northern California
Independence Day 2024 will go down as one of the hottest on record for parts of Northern California. Downtown Sacramento reached a high temperature of 109 degrees on Thursday afternoon. That is one degree shy of the daily record of 110 degrees set in 1991. That is according to data shared by the National Weather Service at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday evening.
Mountain lion struck and killed by car on 405 Freeway
A mountain lion was struck and killed on northbound lanes of the 405 Freeway on Thursday. It's unclear exactly when the crash occurred and what kind of vehicle struck the big cat, but a single orange cone could be seen lying next to the body in the center divider of the freeway in the Sepulveda Pass. Officials with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife were said to be heading to the area to pick up the mountain lion's body, according to the California Highway Patrol. Once they retrieve the body and run tests they will be able to determine if the big cat was tagged, according to Beth Pratt, the Regional Executive Director of the California National Wildlife Federation. This is a developing story. Check back for details.
Mob of Nearly 100 Looters Ransacks Gas Station, Store Owner Says Police Took Hours to Respond — 'Back to Square One'
A mob of around 80 to 100 looters descended upon a gas station convenience store near the Oakland International Airport, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. The incident took place around 4:30 a.m. following a car sideshow.The store, owned by Sam Mardaie, fell victim to the violent looters who smashed their way into the establishment, causing chaos and havoc. Mardaie described the scene, telling KTVU, "Shelves were ripped apart, all the grocery items were torn or stepped on or vandalized." The looters stole goods from the fridges, shelves, and even below the counter, amassing approximately $25,000 in cash...
Plank at Jack London Square offers summertime specials on food and games
Bocce, a beer garden and arcade games by the waterfront — they’re classic summertime fun. You’ll find them at Jack London Square, at a venue called plank, which is now offering summertime specials. It all adds up to a Staycation destination. With 50,000 square feet, plank also...
Sanctioned San Jose fireworks show sparked blaze in Lake Cunningham Park
Hot temperatures and dry brush proved too much for even a professional July Fourth fireworks show in the South Bay Thursday night after a mishap sparked several small fires.The flames that raced up the dry hillsides rising out of Lake Cunningham were ironically sparked by the city-sanctioned fireworks show that was meant to discourage illegal fireworks."There were a few fires that we could see. But for the most part, most of the families in the Meadow didn't even realize that there were a few brush fires going on," said District 8 City Councilman Domingo Candelas, who helped organize the...
San Francisco police warn skaters to stay away: "We don't intend to allow a hill bomb"
San Francisco Police pledge to stop Dolores Park hill bomb after last years violence. San Francisco Police said the department does not intend to allow a hill bomb on Saturday. Last year, the unofficial event that typically attracts large crowds as skaters ride down a steep part of Dolores Street, turned unruly and violent.
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