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More racism allegations lodged at the California’s Folsom Police Dept.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Folsom Police Department continues to be mired in racism and discrimination allegations, with more claims coming last week from former department employees. The latest information adds to the litany of allegations already facing the department. Four lawsuits centered on racism have been filed against the...
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...
SCOTUS Justice Elena Kagan calls for ethics enforcement mechanism
A day after President Biden used an Oval Office address to promise Supreme Court reform, liberal Justice Elena Kagan urged ethics reforms, with a concrete enforcement mechanism. At the Ninth Circuit Court’s annual judicial conference in Sacramento, California, the Justice answered a question on the difficulties of enforcing an ethics...
Sacramento Banana Festival returns for 13th annual edition
The Sacramento Banana Festival is returning for its 13th edition, featuring a weekend of multicultural performances, artisan vendors, contests, games, and banana-inspired food, with proceeds benefiting the National Academic Youth Corps.
Sen. Hurtado says 'yes' to Proposition 36, breaks with Democrat leadership in Sacramento
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --- (KBAK/FOX58) Central Valley State Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-16th District) is coming out in support of Proposition 36. The lawmaker is bucking Democratic party leadership in the state capitol which has been looking for alternative methods to address homelessness, theft, and drug use. "I think Prop 36 is...
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
Sacramento Valley Under Red Flag Warning Amid Critical Fire Conditions and Park Fire Battle
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has flagged a critical fire weather situation, issuing a Red Flag Warning for the Sacramento Valley and nearby regions until 11 PM tonight. The alert underscores the persisting peril of wildfire escalation fueled by low humidity and strengthening southerly winds, according to the National Weather Service.
California’s $20 minimum wage leads 89% of fast-food restaurants to reduce hours
The minimum wage for fast-food workers in California jumped to $20 an hour on April 1, a $4 pay bump for 553,000 fast workers. However, restaurant chain owners raised concerns that the minimum wage increases would hurt their bottom line, and owners have cut workers’ hours, raised food prices, and even shut down some locations. […]
Officials working to find new place for child molesters to be released in Stanislaus County
TURLOCK, Calif. — The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said Friday sexually violent predators Kevin Gray and Timothy Weathers won't be placed in a home in Turlock. A Stanislaus County Superior Court judge granted a motion to prevent them from being placed at that home. However, the sheriff's office said the release of the two men in a different location in Stanislaus County is ongoing.
Harbor Freight opens new location in Sanger
Valley residents have a new place to shop for tools and home and garden supplies.Harbor Freight is now open in Sanger. It's located off Academy near North Avenue.The retail chain brings about 30 new jobs to the community.It's open Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 8 pm.On Sundays, this location is open from 8 am to 6 pm.
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.
Sacramento Kings continue to try and replace void left by Jordi Fernandez
The Sacramento Kings and head coach Mike Brown continue their mission of trying to fill the void by Jordi Fernandez and the other coaches that went with him (more on this in a moment) by adding new assistants to their staff. On Thursday, it was reported that Jim Moran was...
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.
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