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'This is the place to be': Californians flock to Lake Tahoe for Fourth of July to escape heat wave
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — People packed South Lake Tahoe for the Fourth of July, with many wanting to avoid theextreme heat hitting other areas of California. Triple-digit temperatures continue to impact parts of the state, including Sacramento. That is why Sacramento resident Sharon Silvas came to South Lake Tahoe with her grandchildren to celebrate Independence Day.
Legendary 'Big Boy' Locomotive Visits Roseville July 12-13
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA REGION (MPG) - Union Pacific's legendary Big Boy No. 4014, the world’s largest operating steam locomotive built to conquer mountains, will make 19 whistle-stops in five states during its Westward Bound Tour from Wyoming to California. In addition, this mighty steam locomotive will be on public display...
Marathon night for Folsom fire crews on Fourth of July
Folsom firefighters worked a strenuous marathon night on the Fourth of July as they supported other fire crews around the region and responded to a huge number of calls for aid in their city. Chad Wilson, Assistant Fire Chief of Operations and Administration said their dispatch center received a whopping...
Spraying for Mosquitoes to take place July 6
The Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District plans to treat the agricultural area west of East Levee Road between Elverta Road and Elkhorn Blvd (Grandpark) for adult mosquitoes that may carry the potentially fatal West Nile virus. Visit the Vector Control Spraying Update page for a complete list of scheduled...
Environmental opposition to vital Sacramento-area highway project is ridiculous
A chronic highway bottleneck between Sacramento and Davis plagues a portion of Interstate 80, one of the nation's most important transcontinental routes. Environmental groups are trying to derail a project to address it.
'Real American Hero,' Sacramento World War II veteran honored in Pocket July 4th Parade
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thousands of people lined the streets in the Pocket area for the 30th annual Fourth of July Parade. Floats, marching bands, children, politicians and veterans took part in the parade. For the first time, a new participant, World War II veteran Ken Mar, took part in...
Sacramento-based organization extends deadline for free or low-cost home improvement program
The window to submit applications for free or low-cost home repairs in a West Sacramento neighborhood has been extended. The Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is looking for applicants for its "Rock the Block" program until July 12, with the actual home improvement happening on Oct. 11 and 12.
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