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PG&E responding to major gas leak in Folsom
(FOX40.COM) — Fire crews are responding to a large gas leak in a Folsom neighborhood, according to the Folsom Fire Department. At 9:33 a.m. a construction crew working on Walden Drive reported hitting a large gas line. Pacific, Gas and Electric is responding along with fire personnel. Walden Drive has been closed as repairs are […]
'The scope and scale is hard to describe': Sacramento search and rescue team in Florida for hurricane response
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — More than 300 first responders from California are in Florida to help with hurricane response. Florida has been hit hard by two hurricanes in less than two weeks. Governor Gavin Newsom deployed California Urban Search and Rescue teams out of Southern California a day after Helene hit. Now, more firefighters have been sent to help after Hurricane Milton for a total of 354 people.
Pit bull reunites with owner several days after both survive crash
(FOX40.COM) — A dog that went missing after being involved in a collision last month was reunited with her owner Tuesday. Owner J.R. Sparks said his 3-year-old pitbull Akemi ran away after the passenger door was opened following an accident at the intersection of Woodland Avenue and Ashley Avenue on Sept. 26. Sparks broke his […]
Sacramento needs new animal shelter as Front Street is too outdated, study finds
SACRAMENTO — Too old and unsafe — that's what many are saying about Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter. A new independent study finds the current location on Front Street is too small and outdated. It's less than two acres in size, squeezed in between two freeways and a Pacific Gas and Electric gas plant with no room to expand. "We've put in modular buildings, we've done all the things that we can do and so we've just outgrown the space for animals and people," said Phillip Zimmerman, manager of Sacramento Animal Care Services. The facility often exceeds capacity and does not have modern...
Folsom voters set to decide on one-cent sales tax increase
FOLSOM — From fixing parks and potholes to funding fire and police, a proposed one-percent sales tax increase in Folsom would provide more money for city services. "That would bring up to about $29 million in extra revenue," Folsom City Manager Elaine Andersen said. Andersen is not taking a position on Measure G, but she said it comes at a time when Folsom is facing tough budget decisions. "I think people would be very surprised to hear a city like Folsom is facing a structural deficit," she said. Opponents are concerned the extra tax money won't be spent wisely. "What are they going to spend...
Man who attacked Sacramento K9 deputy to appear in court
(FOX40.COM) — A man arrested on Saturday following a fight with a Sacramento County K9 deputy will appear in court on Wednesday, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. Ryan Hanka, 37, was arrested on Saturday after deputies were called to respond to reports of a fight involving Hanka and a woman. Deputies recognized Hanka’s […]
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