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California Insurance Crisis Fuels Unprecedented Rent Hikes for Tenants
Navigating the Soaring Rents in California: The Role of Rising Renters Insurance and Landlord Costs. In recent months, California has witnessed an unprecedented surge in rental prices, leaving both tenants and landlords holding the financial ball. The confluence of rising renters insurance and landlords’ increasing expenses is exacerbating the situation, creating a complex web of economic strain across the state’s rental market landscape.
California advances expansion of plastic shopping bag ban
(The Center Square) - The plastic bag industry warns California’s proposed updates to its ban on single-use plastic bags — which led to use of thicker “reusable” plastic bags at checkout — could sweep up other commonly used items such as purses and sandwich bags. This wouldn't be the first time the legislature misfired on a plastic bag ban. The author of the updated ban notes California’s 2016 ban actually increased overall plastic waste nearly 50% as stores switched to thicker “reusable” bags, and responded...
Boyfriend of missing Placer County woman arrested, sheriff’s office says
(FOX40.COM) — After being identified as a person of interest in the case of a missing woman from Kings Beach in Placer County, a man has been arrested, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. Brent Clifford, 55, of Kings Beach was arrested in connection to an Aug. 11 murder in Reno. Patricia Portella-Wright, 48, […]
Food Closet, Master Gardeners collaborate to supplement supplies
The Auburn Interfaith Food Closet (AIFC) and UCCE Master Gardeners of Placer County (PCMG) have come together to develop a thriving community garden dedicated to growing vegetables and fruits for those in need in the greater Auburn area. AIFC provides leadership and primary funding. PCMG has provided valuable gardening consultation....
Community feedback sought for planned Topgolf in Natomas
(FOX40.COM) — Topgolf wants to hear from the community before the company undergoes further planning of its first Sacramento location. “They really want to hear from the neighbors about what their thoughts were about bringing Topgolf to Natomas,” Sacramento City Council Member Karina Talamantes told FOX40.com. “I said the moment we tell the neighbors about […]
Sky River Doubles Down to Celebrate 2nd Anniversary on August 15
Sky River Casino will double down on celebrations for the 2nd Anniversary happening throughout the month of August. Located just off Highway 99 in Elk Grove, Sky River first opened on August 15, 2022, and is owned by Wilton Rancheria in partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation. “We are thrilled to...
From the ground up: Head coach Juan Cueva is looking to revive Western Sierra football
At schools like Western Sierra Collegiate Academy, athletics take a back seat to other extracurricular activities. While the school has successful athletic programs, sports like football are an afterthought. There is no field on campus, no feeder program, and the team practices at a local elementary school. First-year head football...
2 Folsom businesses close on Sutter Street within days of each other
FOLSOM, Calif. — Two businesses on Folsom’s famed Sutter Street are closing in quick succession. Sweet Dozen Cones shut its doors earlier in the month, and J. Wild’s BBQ served its last customers Tuesday night. Gloria Cunningham is the owner of Full Sol Market. She’s had the...
Rocklin incident report: DUI collision, vehicle road hazard and shoplifter arrest
The Rocklin Police Department publishes a weekly crime report. Here are the published incidents from July 29-Aug. 4:. Between the hours of 2 a.m. and 7 a.m., an unknown vehicle sideswiped a pickup truck on the 3000 block of Argonaut Avenue. Nothing was seen or heard overnight, and the victim did not have any suspect information. Rocklin officers issued a case number to the victim.
All clear: No bomb found at Creekview Ranch School in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Students at a Roseville-area school were evacuated Wednesday morning due to a bomb threat, officials said. Deputies with the Placer County Sheriff's Office are at Creekview Ranch School after the threat was made around 9:49 a.m. All students were safely evacuated while deputies cleared the campus....
Frontier Airlines offering $29 flights from Sacramento to LA and San Diego, but there's a catch
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Frontier Airlines is continuing its goal to connect California. It launched nonstop services Tuesday from Sacramento International Airport to LAX and San Diego International Airport. With the two new routes, the budget airline now offers six nonstop destinations from SMF. “We’re delighted to launch these two...
Brave man takes on hungry bear armed only with a shovel
This is the moment a man scared off a huge bear that had invaded a picnic area - using a shovel. Derek Sears, 18, was enjoying a day at Pope Beach in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., with his friends when a large brown bear approached. Seemingly indifferent to the groups...
Vape sensors installed in restrooms of Lincoln Unified schools
STOCKTON, Calif. — Some schools in Stockton will have vape sensors inside their restrooms to curb a trend of student vaping. According to the Lincoln Unified School District, the sensors were recently installed on high school campuses. "We believe these sensors will help us to curb a rising concern....
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