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Northern California man identified as person who went missing in Rollins Reservoir nearly one week ago
(FOX40.COM) — The Nevada County Sheriff’s Office said it has found the person who went missing in the Rollins Reservoir on Monday after falling from their jet ski. •Video Above: Another recovery underway for missing teen at American River Officials identified the man as Hashim Raza Rizvi, 49 of Davis, after locating his body on […]
Newly approved Nevada County Budget prioritizes community needs, fiscal responsibility
TRUCKEE, Calif. – The Nevada County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a $387.7 million budget for fiscal year 2024/2025 to fund essential services while maintaining a healthy $40 million in general fund reserves given ongoing economic uncertainty. “We are supporting the community’s priorities for wildfire, housing and more. But...
Bicyclist fatally struck by truck near Colfax
(FOX40.COM) — A man died after being hit by a pickup truck while riding his bike near Colfax early Thursday morning, the California Highway Patrol said. According to CHP, the collision occurred around 1:50 a.m. near Highway 174 and Hill Drive, parts of which have minimal shoulder room. The man was taken to a hospital […]
Here’s where you can watch fireworks for Fourth of July in the Sacramento region
(FOX40.COM) — Fireworks displays are part of traditional celebrations for the Fourth of July in the United States. In Northern California, there are a list of places where fireworks shows are taking place on or around Independence Day. Citrus Heights Location: Van Maren Park; 6601 Thalia Way, Citrus Heights, CA 95621 Cost: Admission is free […]
Why California’s November ballot keeps changing
Coming out of the March primary, it appeared that California’s November ballot could be crowded with more than a dozen propositions, if not more. But as of Thursday night, the Nov. 5 ballot was down to nine measures, the Secretary of State’s office announced. Then again, that number could still increase by next week, with […]
California lawmakers approve changes to law allowing workers to sue employers over labor violations
The California Legislature approved bills Thursday that would amend a 20-year-old law allowing workers to sue their bosses over labor violations and require employers found liable to pay a fine to the state.The legislation would reform the Private Attorneys General Act, which took effect in 2004. It has come under scrutiny by business groups that say the law has been misused. Critics also say that litigating alleged violations under the law is often time-consuming and expensive.The bills would lower the financial penalty for some employers and compel them to correct violations. They came out of a deal between Gov. Gavin...
Parents’ lawsuit forces California schools to track discrimination against students
The agreement between the state and the ACLU requires state authorities to visit schools, interview teachers, look at individual students’ records and take more hands-on steps to see if a school has a pattern of discriminating.
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