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First Spare the Air Alert of the year issued in the Sacramento area
(FOX40.COM) — Air quality officials in the Sacramento area issued the first Spare the Air Alert of the year for Friday and Saturday due to the bad air quality brought on in part by smoke from wildfires and Fourth of July fireworks, increased driving because of the holiday weekend, and the high heat. Officials from […]
Patience pays off for nature photographer
Gold Country Artists Gallery, an award-winning gallery in Placerville, welcomes its newest artist, photographer Richard Miles. Passionate about photography since he was a teenager, Miles began taking photos with an old Rolleiflex — a very limited type of camera with a top-down viewfinder and fixed lens — that his dad brought from Germany.
Woman in wheelchair dies after hit by big rig in Sacramento's Arden-Arcade area
ARDEN-ARCADE, Calif. — A woman in a motorized wheelchair was hit and killed by a big rig Friday morning in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento County, California Highway Patrol said. CHP was dispatched around 10:20 a.m. to the crash site at Fulton Avenue and Alta Arden Expressway. The roadway...
Sacramento Swelters Under Excessive Heat Warning, NWS Urges Caution Amid Elevated Fire Risk
As Sacramento continues to grapple with scorching temperatures, the National Weather Service in Sacramento warns of an extended dangerous heat event through early next week. In an announcement that provides no solace for residents seeking relief, the NWS has issued an Excessive Heat Warning effective until 11 PM Tuesday for the Valley, Delta, and foothills. NWS Sacramento also cautions an elevated fire weather risk due to the blistering heat and dry landscape.
CHP motorcycle patrols back on the road
Placerville’s California Highway Patrol office has brought back motorcycle patrol after nearly a decade-long hiatus, rolling out two bikes this far. CHP–Placerville temporarily halted the program in 2015 due to personnel transfers, retirements and lack of ridership interest; the bikes were transferred to another CHP agency. The law enforcement agency is revamping motorcycle patrols due to increases in resident population and daily traffic volume, according to Cmdr. Rick Hatfield.
Hundreds of volunteers help keep animals calm at Sacramento shelter during July 4th fireworks
SACRAMENTO — The Fourth of July can be a very stressful time for animals with all the booms and pops of fireworks going off.More than 270 volunteers are spending their Fourth of July helping keep animals calm at the Bradshaw Shelter. The loud booms and bangs on Independence Day can be very stressful for pets, especially ones confined to a cage.That's why Sacramento County invites community members to read, sing and play music for animals in its kennels."They're all really calm," said. "They're not stressed at all."It's a program that's been around since 2019 and is growing in popularity."We have...
Search expands for suspect in Stockton fire that killed mom, 2 kids; $30k reward offered
The U.S. Marshals Service has joined the search for a Stockton man who is accused of killing a mother and her two children in a mobile home fire in late June. The federal law enforcement agency, in partnership with the Stockton Police Department, said they are offering a combined reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the suspect's arrest.
Woman injured by falling bullet on 4th of July | UPDATE
STOCKTON, Calif. — A woman was injured by what appeared to be a falling bullet Thursday night in Stockton. It happened around 9:15 p.m. on Weber Avenue in the city's Civic District. The Stockton Police Department said in its nightly Watch Commander report for July 4 the 51-year-old was...
Bicyclist hit by car on Highway 89 in Tahoe City
TAHOE CITY, Calif. — A bicyclist was hit by a car Thursday morning in Tahoe City, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 11:46 a.m. to the scene on Highway 89 and Granlibakken Road. It was unclear what caused the crash, but a possible injury was reported.
Wheatland man accused of causing Adams Fire in Lake County
(FOX40.COM) — A Wheatland man is facing charges in connection with the 16-acre Adams Fire in Lake County on Wednesday, according to CAL FIRE. Investigators determined the mad had been using a weed-eater in dry grass when it sparked and started the fire. He is facing misdemeanor charges for violation of Health and Safety Code […]
Sports Update: 90 years of Laguna football
Laguna celebrates 90 years of high school football this season and the 90th varsity season. Compulsory high school education in California did not begin until 1921 when Laguna high school-age students attended Tustin Union High School and had to endure the long 20-plus mile ride to the Tiller’s campus.
Northern California forecast: Heat wave expected to peak Saturday with record-breaking temperatures
Northern California's long and intense heat wave is expected to peak on Saturday with record-breaking temperatures. Sacramento is forecast to reach 111 degrees Saturday afternoon. Several other valley spots will be around 110 degrees. Communities in the Foothills will see high temperatures ranging between 103 and 106 degrees. The early...
California Homicide Suspect Arrested at Nebraska Walmart After Week-Long Manhunt
A California homicide suspect was apprehended in Nebraska at a Walmart. The fugitive is also linked to the tragic shooting of a mother and daughter in Worcester. The arrest highlights the diligent efforts of law enforcement and specialized task forces. Breaking news out of Nebraska as local police apprehend a...
Car crash reported on Highway 50 in Cameron Park
CAMERON PARK, Calif. — A crash involving a big rig and another vehicle was reported Friday morning in El Dorado County, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 7:12 a.m. to the crash site on eastbound Highway 50 near the offramp for Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.
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