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Paralympic jumper Roderick Townsend has sights set on more medals
MIRAMAR, Fla. (AP) — Roderick Townsend stands out at the U.S. Paralympic Track and Field trials, and it’s not just the purple singlet, white cleats and blonde hair. He’s trying to get back to a third Paralympics, having already won gold in the high jump (twice) and the long jump (once).
Friday vegetation fire scorches 9 acres in Newcastle
A vegetation fire late Friday afternoon led to a mandatory evacuation of homes in Newcastle until the evening. The Lehi Fire spread to nine acres as of 5:42 p.m. Friday, according to a CAL FIRE NEU Facebook post. Onlookers parked along narrow Highway 193 took pictures and video, talked on...
Access to Upper Lake Clementine is closed this weekend as officials work on a plan to mitigate the unsafe traffic conditions in the area.
Auburn State Recreation Area Superintendent Lauren Shoemaker said on weekends during the busy time of the summer, vehicles have been lining up in a que along Foresthill Road. Visitors have been worried about the capacity issues of the Upper Lake Clementine parking lot, which holds 150 cars. Shoemaker said every weekend, ASRA officials have had to close the parking due to meeting capacity.
Sewage leak reaches Lake Tahoe and forces beach closure
(FOX40.COM) — A Lake Tahoe beach in Placer County will be closed for an undetermined amount of time after a sewage spill on Thursday night, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. At 8 p.m., a contractor working in Carnelian Bay hit a main sewer export line operated by the North Tahoe Public Utility District. […]
Shop small: Area businesses collaborate to help ease struggles
Shop small – two little words that could make a whole lot of impact on local businesses. Business owners from Auburn to Sacramento have collaborated to begin a campaign to help as they struggle through an economy where many are spending their dollars on necessities. “We’ve been watching other...
Northern California Prepares for Prolonged Heatwave as Sierra Crest Faces Thunderstorm Risks
Residents of Northern California, brace yourselves for continued high temperatures as the hot weather is here to stay into next week. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has released an area forecast warning of persistent heat across the region. In light of the sweltering conditions, the slight dip in temperatures this weekend may come as a welcome, albeit fleeting, reprieve. The shortwave trough clipping the northwestern edge of Northern California could stimulate a Delta breeze, subsequently bringing slight cooling. Thunderstorms also hang on the horizon, particularly along the Sierra Crest and the Coastal Range in western Shatsa/Tehama counties, with a decent probability of isolated afternoon and evening downpours.
The Worst City To Live In California Has Been Revealed
California boasts many attractions, such as beautiful beaches, diverse cultures, and a booming economy. However, not every city in the Golden State offers a high quality of life for its residents. Some cities struggle with high crime rates, low incomes, poor education, and other social problems. Based on various statistics and rankings, the worst city to live in California is Emeryville.
Maggie Rose McGurk: Fun at the Women's Summer Ministry Potluck
Fun on Saturday, July 13, as about 150 women enjoyed a variety of delicious salads, an outstanding speaker and fellowship during the Women's Ministry Summer Salad Potluck at Lincoln Community Church. The speaker, Tiffany Holland, shared a message that was very well received. The next Women's Ministry event at Lincoln...
America’s largest economy is falling out of love with Tesla—and it’s only going to get worse
Elon Musk, co-founder of Tesla and SpaceX and owner of X Holdings Corp., speaks at the Milken Institute's Global Conference at the Beverly Hilton Hotel,on May 6, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. This might be the end of a love affair that became unrequited. Elon Musk has been steadfast in...
Roseville Kiwanis: 75 years, $75,000
On June 19, the Kiwanis Club of Roseville celebrated its 75th anniversary by presenting $75,000 in the form of $5,000 checks to 15 charity and help organizations in Roseville. Those organizations, pictured, are: Placer Food Bank, Roseville Police Activities League, Compassion Planet, The Gathering Inn, Hearts Landing Ranch, Child Advocates of Placer County, The Taylor House, The Tommy Apostolos Fund, KidsFirst, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, Keaton’s Child Cancer Alliance, A Touch of Understanding, Champions League, Latino Leadership Council and the Boys and Girls Club of Placer County. Each organization serves a populace with diverse challenges, while Kiwanis of Roseville is a good fundraiser and donated the funding to those who know where to put the funds to make a difference.
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Grass fire threatened South Sacramento neighborhood
(FOX40.COM) — A South Sacramento neighborhood was threatened by the flames of a fast moving vegetation fire on Friday afternoon, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. At 1:23 p.m., fire crews received calls of vegetation fire in the 8600 block of Lakha Circle. Fire crews got to work immediately by creating fire breaks and […]
Sacramento Police Seek Help to Locate At-Risk Missing 71-Year-Old Man with Medical Conditions
The Sacramento Police Department has issued a call for public assistance in their search for Rocky Mathews, a 71-year-old man who has been classified as an at-risk missing person due to medical conditions. In a Facebook post of Sacramento Police Department, the department described Mathews as being 5'8" in height, weighing 160 lbs, with gray hair and brown eyes. The last time he was seen was on July 19, around 10 a.m. near Bruceville Rd and Alpine Frost Dr in Sacramento.
Vallejo residents call on CHP to patrol city thoroughfare
VALLEJO -- Like a lot of places, the city of Vallejo is dealing with a shortage of police officers even as crime is on the rise. Saturday morning, a group of residents gathered to ask the state for protection, not for the city but for a stretch of the state's own roadway.There have been so many sideshows at the Sonoma Boulevard - Lemon Street intersection, that the burned rubber has all but obliterated the white lines of the crosswalks. Farther up Sonoma, sex workers downtown openly ply their trade. The north end of Sonoma Boulevard has become a frequent scene...
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