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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...
'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 County stops water deliveries to homeless encampments
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Sacramento County is no longer delivering water to homeless encampments during what could become a historic heat wave. According to both the city and county of Sacramento, this was always going to happen . Sacramento County said water deliveries were always going to end, because they were funded by American Rescue Plan Dollars that no longer exist. The funds were part of a contract with SANE to distribute drinking water to encampments, as part of the COVID-19 public health crisis, for the last four years. The pandemic is over and large encampments no longer exist.
Folsom firefighters make quick work of Silberhorn Dr. fire
A fast response by Folsom firefighters stopped the forward progress of a quickly moving vegetation fire that initially threatened structures in a Folsom neighborhood Thursday afternoon. Just before 4 p.m. on the July Fourth holiday, 911 dispatchers received a call reporting the fire near Morningside Drove and Silberhorn Drive in...
Sheriff: Plane that landed on US 50 near Dayton ran out of gas
DAYTON, Nev. (KOLO) - Update at 3:07 p.m.: The plane has been towed away as of 3:00 p.m. The left lane of the highway remains closed. Update at 12:58 p.m.: The plane has been identified as a small Aero Commander 500 2 engine craft. According to the Lyon county Sheriff’s...
Man killed last week in rollover on Mount Rose Highway identified
The Washoe County Regional Medical Examiner’s Office on Friday identified Gustavo Estrada Pacheco, 19, of Sun Valley as the victim in a fatal rollover crash on Mount Rose Highway and Thomas Creek Road last week. The Nevada State Police responded to the single-vehicle crash just before 11 p.m. Friday, June 28 on Mount Rose Highway. The medical examiner's office ruled Estrada Pacheco's death accidental resulting from blunt force injury to the neck due to the rollover. This article originally appeared on Reno Gazette Journal: Man killed last week in rollover on Mount Rose Highway identified
UDOT to install new avalanche system in Little Cottonwood Canyon
The avalanche towers are intended to enhance safety and improve the efficiency of avalanche mitigation in the canyon. Sixteen Wyssen Avalanche Towers will be installed on the Mount Superior ridgeline above state Route 210. UDOT does not anticipate major road closures, but short-term closures are expected in both directions on...
Circus Bella brings new show to Reno Public Market for Artown
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Circus Bella is back in Reno this month for three special Artown performances. Artistic director and performer, Abigail Munn, stopped by Morning Break to share the details of their new show, Wow!. Circus Bella will be performing at the Reno Public Market Saturday, July 6 at...
Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet to host fundraiser featuring desserts from around the world
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - Good Shepherd’s Clothes Closet (GSCC) is on a mission to reduce landfill waste by giving away otherwise discarded clothes to those in need. Over $70,000 worth of clothing are handed out every month at GSCC. 700 people walk through their doors every month to get the clothing they need at no cost to them.
Nevada softball's Gabby Herrera named NSN's Wolf Pack Athlete of the Year
Accolades: Mountain West Co-Player of the Year (2024), All-Mountain West First Team (2024), NFCA All-West Region Second Team (2024), Mountain West Player of the Week (April 1), Nevada's all-time single-season RBI leader (65), Nevada's all-time single-season home run leader (17), Nevada's current all-time single-season batting average leader (.392). Story in...
South Reno fire possibly caused by fireworks, officials say
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A fire in south Reno may have been started by fireworks. The fire started just after midnight on Offenhauser Drive. The Reno Fire Department and Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District say the fire burned around 14 acres, but no structures were damaged. The official cause is...
Nevada’s Crime Rates: 1,419 Violent Crimes in Reno, 8,854 in Las Vegas – How to Stay Safe
Nevada’s cities, including Reno and Las Vegas, have high crime rate with Reno and Las Vegas reporting 1,419 and 8,854 violent crimes. Nevada’s Crime Rates: A Wake-Up Call Nevada’s crime rates are a wake-up call. Reno and Las Vegas are among the most dangerous cities in the US, with Reno reporting 1,419 violent crimes in […]
Fire in Huffaker Hills fully contained at 14 acres
RENO, Nev. (News 4 & Fox 11) — A fire that broke out in Huffaker Hills early Friday morning is fully contained at 14.1 acres, according to the Reno Fire Department (RFD). The Reno Fire Department and Truckee Meadows Fire & Rescue responded to the fire near Rattlesnake Mountain around 12:30 a.m. on July 5.
9 people displaced after 4-alarm fire spreads to several homes in Modesto
MODESTO – Several people have been displaced after a four-alarm fire that damaged several Modesto homes the morning after the Fourth of July. Modesto Fire says crews responded to the scene near Terminal and Coldwell avenues just after 5 a.m.Firefighters found that a home under construction had caught fire. Flames were also started to spread to buildings on both sides of the structure. The fire prompted a four-alarm response, Modesto Fire says. Units from Oakdale and Turlock were brought in to help.Crews were able to contain the flames, but not before a duplex and two other residences were affected by the fire.A total of nine people have been displaced, Modesto Fire says. The main structure that caught fire is believed to be a total loss, but officials have not detailed the extent of damage the other homes suffered. Firefighters say two people also had to be evaluated for injuries at the scene, but both refused treatment. Exactly what started the fire is still under investigation.
Updates on variety of Nevada athletics projects, including Lannes Building and fieldhouse
While Nevada athletics has taken a break from games during the summer offseason, facility projects continue to be planned or implemented on campus. After a number of improvements touched almost every sport during Stephanie Rempe's first two seasons as athletic director, the Wolf Pack is currently working on projects that will most directly impact men's and women's basketball; volleyball; baseball and football.
Minnesota Football Summer Preview: Nevada Wolf Pack
We're now into July, meaning Minnesota Football kicks off their 2024 season in less than 60 days. Rosters are set, and it's time to get to know the Gophers' opponents a little bit better. I reached out to Chris Murray at Nevada Sports Network to get some insight about what this revamped Nevada team will look like in year one of the Jeff Choate era. Murray covers this team as well as anyone, so I first wanted to know how he thought Nevada escaped the transfer portal.
Auburn budget adoption projects smaller structural deficit
The Auburn City Council unanimously adopted its 2024-2025 fiscal-year budget last week, revealing the structural deficit has dropped slightly. Since discovering the structural deficit earlier this year, council and staff have taken action to tighten budgets, freeze vacant positions and declare a fiscal emergency which cancels projected salary increases. Finance...
EG Teams Showcased at Boys Cali Live
ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Various local basketball teams participated in the Cali Live Boys 2024 Tournament from June 28-30 in Roseville. The tournament featured the Franklin Wildcats, Monterey Trail Mustangs and Sheldon Huskies to showcase their players’ talent in front of scouts against the best teams in California.
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