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Alcohol, speed suspected in crash that killed driver in El Dorado County, CHP says
EL DORADO COUNTY – A driver is dead and alcohol and speed are suspected to be a factor in a crash near Placerville on Thursday night, the California Highway Patrol said.The crash happened just after 9 p.m. in the area of Country Club Drive near Los Santos Drive.The CHP said a 2017 Ford truck went off the roadway and crashed into trees located in the front yard of a home.The driver, a man in his 30s, was not wearing his seat belt and was ejected from the vehicle and died at the scene, the CHP said.The passenger, also a man in his 30s, was wearing a seat belt and was not injured.The driver's identification has not been released.
GFD firefighters deployed to assist in California wildfires.
Two Greeley Fire Department (GFD) firefighters and one firefighter from the Frederick-Firestone Fire District have been sent to Sacramento, California this morning on a Brush Truck. They are being deployed to help respond to fires in the region, as there are ongoing and expected severe weather conditions. The GFD has cooperative agreements with regional partners to share firefighting resources nationwide. In Greeley, an additional Brush Truck and two Tactical Water Tenders are in place to respond to any vegetation fires in the area and ensure protection of their jurisdiction.
One person killed, another injured in Midtown Sacramento shooting
(FOX40.COM) — A shooting in Midtown Sacramento on Saturday morning has left one person dead and another injured, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Reports came in around 1:15 a.m. of a shooting in the 1500 block of 20th Street where one man was found with at least one gunshot wound and was transported to […]
What to know about The King XXL, California State Fair's newest ride
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies might find a new favorite experience at the California State Fair. This year, the fair introduced the King XXL, its newest carnival ride. The ride towers over almost all of the others, taking riders to new heights. The King XXL swings...
Some Sacramento-area businesses close due to CrowdStrike outage
SACRAMENTO – Popular antivirus software CrowdStrike has caused global outages after an automatic update was pushed out. The outage has impacted airlines, banks, media outlets and businesses. Sacramento County says some of its public counters were closed Friday, at the building permit center and the coroner's office. Others like the tax collection center were able to reopen after a few hours. Some local hospitals said they've been monitoring their operations. Broadway Sacramento closed its box office. "We will probably lose half our business today," said Sally Slocum, who works for the ticket office at Broadway Sacramento. They're closed...
Why do the A’s have an elephant mascot? The origins of the mascot and its association with the team
(FOX40.COM) — With the Athletics starting their temporary stay in the Sacramento area next March, that means a new mascot will join others that represent sports teams in the Capital City region. Say hello to A’s mascot Stomper, a 6-foot, 6-inch tall elephant that weighs “a ton of fun” and has delighted fans with his […]
Elk Grove man climbs Mount Everest after battling cancer
ELK GROVE – Climbing Mount Everest is a feat very few will ever accomplish but imagine trying to do it after battling cancer. An Elk Grove man is taking one big challenger after another. "It's an amazing feeling of accomplishment. I felt tired but mentally stronger," Elk Grove resident Ruben Munoz said.But to know just how special this moment was, you have to know what Munoz went through to get here. "I was very sick," he said. "I was very sick, I lost my hair, I lost a lot of weight and I have pictures before and after the trip. I...
Owner of Sacramento Car Detailing soars to new heights detailing Air Force One
SACRAMENTO – It's a job nobody gets paid for, yet what's earned is invaluable and a Sacramento automotive detailing company is soaring to new heights."This is the very first jet-powered Air Force One. There's the TWA, the white one with red stripe is 747 and the smaller united is a 727," said Chris Tabieros. Tabieros gave us a virtual tour of his office for the week as part of the Air Force One project at the Museum of Flight in Seattle."We also have a couple of bombers here on this side," Tabieros said.Tabieros owns Sacramento Car Detailing, one of a handful...
Self-governed Sacramento homeless encampment rallies against inspection
Residents and representatives of a self-governed Sacramento homeless encampment rallied against an inspection on Thursday, arguing the city didn’t directly give them notice. The city scheduled the inspection of Camp Resolution with Safe Ground Sacramento, which leases the city-owned property. Both the city and the Central Valley Regional Water...
Man crushed to death by pipe at Pegasus Dr facility: coroner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County coroner said a man died after he was crushed by a pipe at workplace Wednesday on Pegasus Drive. The man was identified as Kenneth Jay Sanders, 53, of Manteca. Few details have been released about the July 17 incident, but in a release, the coroner said Sanders was […]
Tracy police looking for domestic violence suspect
TRACY, Calif. — The Tracy Police Department is looking for a man who allegedly injured multiple people in a reported case of domestic violence. The Tracy Police Department says it happened around 9 p.m. Thursday near Winston Court and Colony Drive. Detectives say the suspect, 41-year-old Jose Rodriguez-Remigio, committed...
Man's body recovered from Modesto Reservoir
MODESTO, Calif. — A man drowned at the Modesto Reservoir Friday afternoon, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office. Officials say they were called to the reservoir about a possible drowning. They began searching around 3:20 p.m. for a Hispanic man in his 50s. A body was recovered and...
OV-1’s North Ridge shaded fuel break done in Olympic Valley
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot came to Olympic Valley recently and highlighted the completion of a 120-acre shaded fuel break along the North Ridge in a post on X. “We’ve also done so much building our wildfire resilience across the state like this project...
When Doves Cry Prince Tribute headed to Folsom’s Harris Center
Get ready for an unforgettable night as the acclaimed tribute band, When Doves Cry, brings the magic of Prince to life at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom. Mark your calendars for August 10 at 7:30 p.m., because this is a concert you won’t want to miss. Tickets are expected to sell fast to see the top rated tributes to one of music’s great that was gone way too soon.
RUSD’s Summer School Program Provides More Than Just Credits
Rocklin Unified School District offers a four-week secondary summer school program aimed at helping students from Rocklin, Victory, and Whitney High Schools recover necessary credits for graduation. But the program is not just about getting credits — it is about giving struggling students a second chance to pull through.
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