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California fire scorches through land the size of Los Angeles as blazes burn across US West
Thousands of firefighters were battling a wildfire in northern California on Saturday that exploded in size, scorching an area about the size of Los Angeles — one of several blazes tearing through the western United States and Canada amid dry, hot and windy conditions.
$10M Scratchers ticket sold in East Bay
(KRON) — In the East Bay, one lucky shopper stopped at a gas and grocery mart and became a millionaire. Janet Coppedge stopped in at A&A Gas and Food Mart in Dublin and won a “massive” $10 million top prize playing a California 200X Scratchers, the California Lottery announced on Thursday. Coppedge was one of […]
Loomis plans National Night Out
The Town of Loomis will host a National Night Out gathering Tuesday, Aug. 6, at the downtown Train Depot. The Town of Loomis National Night Out Community Event will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Four Corners downtown. Family fun and food are in store for locals celebrating this national event.
California education official embezzled over $16 million, hid cash in mini fridge, officials say
A former California public school district official was sentenced to over five years in prison Thursday after officials found he embezzled nearly $16.7 million from the district over the years — hiding stacks of cash in a small refrigerator. Jorge Armando Contreras, 53, who previously worked as the senior...
One dead after car found submerged off Highway 37 cliff in Solano: CHP
(KRON) — A person was found dead after officials found a car submerged underwater off a Highway 37 cliff by Skaggs Island in Solano County on Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol said. At about 6:30 a.m., a CHP officer was patrolling Highway 37 eastbound on Skaggs Island Road when they noticed a car flipped […]
Sacramento Teen Found Unharmed in Portland Following Multi-State Search, While Companion Is Arrested on Felony Warrants
After a harrowing wait of over three months, a Sacramento teen who vanished in April has been found unharmed in Portland. According to the KCRA report, the Sacramento Police Department confirmed the 17-year-old girl was last seen on April 19 and was located safely on July 18. The police had issued an urgent appeal for her whereabouts on June 4, following increasing fears for her safety.
Vehicle fire reported on Highway 99 in North City Farms
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A vehicle fire was reported on Highway 99 in North City Farms Saturday afternoon. It was reported on the southbound off-ramp to Fruitridge Road at 1:45 p.m. Emergency crews are on scene. No injuries have been reported at this time. It is unclear what caused the...
Sacramento Police Seek Help to Find At-Risk Missing 71-Year-Old Robert Conry Last Seen Downtown
The Sacramento Police Department has issued an alert seeking the public's help in locating an at-risk missing person. The missing individual is identified as 71-year-old Robert Conry, described as standing 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with grey hair and blue eyes. The community's assistance is crucial, as Mr. Conry was last seen over a week ago on July 21 in the downtown area of Sacramento, specifically around the cross streets of 6th St and I St.
Bay Area Temperatures to Cool This Weekend Before Warming Trend Resumes, NWS Sacramento Reports
Bay Area residents can expect a slight respite from the recent heat as temperatures are set to take a dip this weekend, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) Sacramento. Forecasts show a cooler trend with gradual warming to start again by the middle of the upcoming week. An increase in humidity and decrease in wind speeds are also expected to help in lowering fire weather risks.
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