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California’s top nursing school is CSULB School of Nursing
The 9th annual Nursing School Review by RNcareers.org has named Cal State Long Beach’s School of Nursing as the best nursing program in California. RNCareers.org compiled its merit-based rankings by assessing over 1,700 nursing programs. Program accreditation, tuition prices, academic achievement, instructor credentials, student happiness, program offerings, career success, and school reputation are some of the factors.
Black families fight for California Gold Country land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA -- In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state's history.Their efforts in Coloma, a town of around 300 people that's located about 36 miles northeast of Sacramento, are one of the latest examples of Black Americans urging the government to atone for practices that have kept them from thriving long after chattel slavery was abolished.Debates over reparations for African Americans often come back to land. That was at...
2-Alarm Pittsburg House Fire Sends Two People to Hospital
An overnight 2-alarm house fire in the City of Pittsburg sent a 5-year-old and her father to the hospital. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District responded to a home on Apricot Court off Wedgewood at approximately 1:00 am Sunday morning. According to Battalion Chief Scott Valencia, fire crews arrived...
Injuries reported in West Sacramento road collision
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A crash was reported on Riverpoint Court in West Sacramento Saturday afternoon. It was reported outside of Citizens Business Bank at 3:18 p.m. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by KCRA at this time. The...
No TCE found in first tests near Sun City Lincoln Hills homes
No trace of the toxic chemical trichloroethene (TCE) has been detected by new vapor wells installed near the Sun City Lincoln Hills property line. Activists have long claimed an underground cloud of TCE-contaminated groundwater is moving steadily toward homes. The results of these first tests were announced Thursday at the...
West Sacramento Parks Receive $30K Boost for Hydration Station Upgrades from West Sac Play Nonprofit
West Sacramento's continued efforts to update and maintain its park amenities took a positive turn this week with the announcement that the city has received a $30,000 boost from West Sac Play, a community-driven nonprofit. The funds are earmarked to replace outdated drinking fountains at local parks with new hydration stations, an upgrade that's both necessary and timely.
Truckee-Tahoe – Pet of the Week: Elvis
Just like Elvis the singer, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s adoptable cat Elvis has a larger-than-life personality earning him the nickname, “The King of the cat condo room”. Meet Elvis, the cat you didn’t know you needed! Elvis is a great mix of laid-back and cuddly feline that just wants to get settled in his forever home once and for all.
Fairfield Police Seek Public's Help to Identify Suspects in ATM Skimming Scam at Local Gas Station
In an incident that highlights the continuing risk of financial fraud at local businesses, the Fairfield Police Department has appealed to the public for assistance after two men allegedly placed a skimming device on a gas pump. According to the Fairfield Police Department, the suspicious activity occurred around 2:55 pm. Fortunately, the device was discovered quickly enough to ensure that only two customers had used the tampered pump before removing it.
39-year-old man killed in Stockton shooting
STOCKTON, Calif. — Detectives are investigating a deadly shooting that happened Sunday night in Stockton. The Stockton Police Department said officers responded to reports of a shooting around 10:10 p.m. in the 700 Block of North California Street. They found a 39-year-old man who was taken to a hospital where he later died.
Crash with injuries reported on Stockton Boulevard in Colonial Heights
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A crash was reported on Stockton Boulevard in Colonial Heights on Sunday evening. It was reported in the 4000 block at 7:22 p.m. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by KCRA at this time. The severity...
Stockton man arrested after leading officers on chase in stolen car, police say
CERES, Calif. — A Stockton man out on community supervision was arrested early Friday morning after he allegedly led officers on a chase in a stolen vehicle. According to the Ceres Police Department, it happened around 5:20 a.m. Friday when an officer found a stolen vehicle with a person inside near E Hatch and Mitchell roads.
Katy Perry Ridiculed Over Tight ‘Napkin’ Lunch Dress In High Heels
Katy Perry had users thinking her dress was either a “tablecloth” or a “napkin” as she went down the embroidered, doily-style route this Spring. In April 2024, the pop singer attended the 35th Annual Colleagues Spring Luncheon in Beverly Hills, CA, and she made sure to dress appropriately for the event.
Gabriel Flores Jr. defeats Ronal Ron by unanimous decision
Gabriel Flores Jr. triumphed in the first-ever boxing event at Banner Island Ballpark, in Stockton, Calif., his hometown winning an eight-round unanimous decision over Ronal Ron in the main event. Judges scored the bout 78-74, 78-74, and 79-73, all in Flores' favor. Flores (24-2, 8 KOs) showed improvements in his...
Folsom Big Lots amongst nationwide closures
Earlier this month, retailer Big Lots announced their plans to close dozens of stores on an effort to combat financial woes. The Folsom location has now been named as one of the forthcoming closures. On Friday, many customers of the store, located at 9500 Greenback Lane in Folsom announced a...
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