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The Impacts of Excessive Heat on Unsheltered Individuals in the Inland Empire and Beyond
Overview: The Inland Empire region of Southern California is experiencing record-breaking heat, which is particularly dangerous for the homeless population. The heat can exacerbate pre-existing health conditions and increase the risk of heat-related illnesses, which can lead to hospitalization or even death. The homeless population faces unique challenges in accessing cool centers and managing chronic conditions, and the state has cut funding for programs that address extreme heat. The region’s homeless population will continue to face this additional layer of complexity as temperatures are projected to rise for the remaining months of summer.
California cops apparently want Cybertrucks now
LOS ANGELES - Tesla patrol vehicles aren't something new in California. Police departments across the Golden State already use or are testing Tesla patrol cars. The Anaheim Police Department, for example, debuted Model Y patrol vehicles in April. "The Tesla Model Y was selected for its advanced features, including rapid...
Drivers to get huge $6,700 one-time payment from $50 million settlement if they had cars repaired – see who qualifies
CHEVY and GM diesel owners equipped with a large displacement V8 and a specific fuel pump could be seeing a substantial payday. The settlement covers drivers in seven states, with some being paid up to $12,700. Chevrolet and GMC, both brands under General Motors, have reached a preliminary settlement for...
Proposed sawmill and wood processing facility near Truckee sparks community response
TRUCKEE, Calif. – A proposed industrial development, including a sawmill and wood processing facility, has elicited concern among local residents. Friends of Prosser Truckee, a group of community members, has formed to address the project, which is set to be located approximately 3.5 miles from the northernmost roundabout heading out of town on Highway 89 North. Technically, Klondike Flat Road is beyond the Town of Truckee boundary line and is in unincorporated Nevada County.
Pedestrian reportedly hit by car in North Auburn
NORTH AUBURN, Calif. — A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle Friday morning on Grass Valley Highway and Dry Creek Road in North Auburn, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched to the crash site around 5:06 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash but a possible...
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.
2 injured after vehicle goes off freeway near North Highlands
NORTH HIGHLANDS, Calif. — Two people were transported with injuries after a vehicle went off Business 80 on Thursday afternoon, officials said. According to the Sacramento Metro Fire, the vehicle went over the embankment at the Interstate 80 connector to Business 80. The California Highway Patrol online logs show...
Maidu wins Section 4 title after 13-3 win
For the second time in as many tournaments, the Maidu 10-11 All-Stars showed the true team they are in the championship game. After losing to Lakeside, 9-8, in the first District 54 title game, Maidu came out the following day and beat Lakeside, 7-1. After losing yesterday to Fair Oaks Orangevale, 3-1, Maidu came out and convincingly beat them, 13-3, in four innings.
Sacramento restaurant featured on Guy Fieri's "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives" to close by end of July
SACRAMENTO – A longtime Land Park area restaurant that once got national recognition will be saying goodbye at the end of the month. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, the owners of Dad's Kitchen announced that their Freeport Boulevard location will be closing for good on Sunday, July 28. "We have so much gratitude for the last 14 amazing years in this location but it is time to close the doors," the restaurant's owners wrote. No specific reason has been given for the restaurant's impending closure.Food Network star Guy Fieri featured Dad's Kitchen in a 2011 segment on "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives." It was one of a handful of Sacramento-area restaurants to be featured on the show. Dad's Kitchen says its last two weeks in business will be a celebration of the restaurant. They urge patrons to keep an eye out for a celebration schedule. While the Land Park location will be closing, Dad's Kitchen has another location in Fair Oaks on Sunset Avenue.
National Night Out Returns to Rio Linda
National Night Out, the annual collection of community gatherings hosted by law enforcement agencies, is returning to towns across Sacramento County on Aug. 6. This 41st annual community-building campaign traditionally starts on the first Tuesday of August across thousands of communities across the U.S. and Canada. According to event organizers,...
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