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Sacramento: SMUD’s $10 million state grant advances long-duration battery storage technology
California Energy Commission funding supports SMUD’s decarbonization goals. Sacramento, Calif. – SMUD’s long-duration battery storage project in partnership with ESS Tech, Inc. has been awarded a $10 million grant from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate a groundbreaking 3.6-megawatt, 8-hour iron flow battery project and set the foundation for future large-scale battery deployments and manufacturing at energy centers in Sacramento.
Gem Faire to shine in Sac
SACRAMENTO — Gem Faire, America’s Premier Jewelry & Bead Show, returns to Sacramento Aug. 2-4, at Scottish Rite Center. Explore the largest selection of fine jewelry, crystals, gemstones, beads, minerals, earth’s treasures and much more. Take advantage of buying directly from the importers and wholesalers. From loose gemstones, raw minerals and millions of bead strands, to finished jewelry, fashion accessories, jewelry supplies and tools, find them all under one roof. Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing service are available while visitors shop. Enjoy displays and demonstrations by Sacramento Mineral Society all weekend long.
Sacramento Banana Festival Returns to Land Park with Global Cultural Celebrations and Charitable Mission
Sacramento is getting its annual dose of potassium in the sweetest of ways as the Sacramento Banana Festival readies to peel back into Land Park for its 13th year. The event, set for August 17 and 18, doubles as a celebration of global cultures that honor the banana as more than a fruit, but as a staple that bridges food, art, and culture across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. With festivities spanning from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and until 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, the festival aims to combine eclectic experiences for anyone looking to quickly engage in the joy of communal feasting and performance.
Kessler Edwards to the Mavericks on a Two-Way, Jordan Ford signs one-year contract with Aquila Basket Trento
This afternoon we’re rounding up news on a couple former Kings players. Kessler Edwards is joining the Dallas Mavericks on a Two-Contract, according to a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania:. Edwards spent the last season and a half in Sacramento, and appeared in 54 games last season...
Agricultural Leaders Defend Pesticide Practices Amid Calls for Exact Location Notifications
Several farmworkers and environmental activists gathered at the Shafter Youth Center on Tuesday to demand the exact location of planned pesticide applications. The public hearing, hosted by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, was intended to address proposed modifications to the first-of-its-kind pesticide application notification system — SprayDays. The...
HOOPA VALLEY TRIBE: Biden administration policies have tribe’s trinity river coho fishery on path to extinction
Press release from the Hoopa Valley Tribe (7/25/24):. Today, following American Rivers named California’s Trinty River to its top-ten list of endangered American rivers. https://www.americanrivers.org/media-item/trinity-river-named-among-americas-most-endangered-rivers-of-2024/, the Hoopa Valley Tribe (Hoopa) charged the United States Bureau of Reclamation (“Reclamation”) and California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“CDFW”) with violation of the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”).
Sacramento Kings adding Jim Moran to coaching staff
Dec 16, 2019; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach Jim Moran against the Phoenix Suns at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports The Sacramento Kings are hiring Jim Moran as an assistant coach on Mike Brown’s staff, according to reports. Moran has been with the Portland Trail Blazers’ G League team, the Rip City Remix, as head coach since 2023. Prior to that he worked as an assistant for the Blazers, as well as a brief stint as an assistant with the Pistons. Sean Cunningham was the first to report the news. Mike...
Crews knock out Folsom grass fire in 15 minutes
Firefighters from the Folsom Fire Department, with assistance from the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, responded to a grass fire in the backyards of multiple. homes on Mosswood Circle in Folsom late Friday afternoon. Four wildland engine companies and one chief officer were dispatched to the scene. Initial reports indicated trees...
California fire rapidly reaches state's top 10 biggest ever
A fire raging out of control in northern California has rapidly become among the biggest ever in the western US state, authorities said Saturday. The so-called Park Fire had burned almost 350,000 acres (142,000 hectares) as of late Saturday morning, making it the seventh-largest ever recorded in California history, the state agency Cal Fire said on X. The fire, which prompted orders for more than 4,000 people to flee their homes, was burning through a largely rural, mountainous area near the city of Chico, some 90 miles (145 kilometers) north of state capital Sacramento.
KCRA Weekend Roundup: Sacramento area things to do for July 26-28
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28. Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here. Sacramento-area events. Black Cowboys Parade and Blues Festival. Yeehaw! The 2nd...
Rocklin's Barker to play in PGF All-American Game
Rocklin High School graduate Sydney Barker will represent the area this Saturday at the Premier Girls Fastpitch All-American Game at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine. The game features the top 40 graduating seniors in the country and will be broadcast live on ESPNU at 7 p.m. Barker was a key...
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