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Fresno Fire responds to Fourth of July incidents
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fourth of July is historically one of the busiest days of the year for firefighters. Fresno Fire Department used extra resources to help keep the community safe throughout the night. “We are staffing two additional engines and a wildland brush rig just to be ready to respond to those calls […]
Hundreds of volunteers help keep animals calm at Sacramento shelter during July 4th fireworks
SACRAMENTO — The Fourth of July can be a very stressful time for animals with all the booms and pops of fireworks going off.More than 270 volunteers are spending their Fourth of July helping keep animals calm at the Bradshaw Shelter. The loud booms and bangs on Independence Day can be very stressful for pets, especially ones confined to a cage.That's why Sacramento County invites community members to read, sing and play music for animals in its kennels."They're all really calm," said. "They're not stressed at all."It's a program that's been around since 2019 and is growing in popularity."We have...
Hollister's Fourth of July biker rally revival halted over safety concerns
HOLLISTER, Calif. — The Fourth of July used to attract thousands of bikers and spectators to downtown Hollister for an annual biker rally, but Thursday streets and sidewalks were empty as just dozens, not thousands, of bikers rolled into town. “This could be a big draw for Hollister. You...
Back-to-back shootings in Vallejo leave one dead
At least one gunman wielding a rifle wounded two people at a shopping center hours after a driver was killed in a Vallejo intersection on Friday afternoon, capping a chaotic 24 hours in the city already strained by fireworks and fires. The fatal shooting occurred around midday at the intersection...
Man arrested after trying to stab Vacaville store employee
(KRON) — A Vacaville man was arrested on Friday afternoon after he tried to stab an employee of a local store, the Vacaville Police Department said. He allegedly charged and headbutted an officer before he was taken into custody. The manager of Shop Heroic Wholesale Outlet, which sells everything from clothes to air conditioners to […]
Mountain House, a community just outside the Bay Area, officially becomes a city
Mountain House, a community to the west of Tracy, officially incorporated itself as California's 483rd city this past Monday. Previously a community services district, a special kind of district specifically for unincorporated communities that relies on county support, Mountain House is now officially a city, with its own government consisting of a mayor and a four-person city council.
Fireworks on the Tapestry of the Sky
It is the fireworks month of July, starting with a bang of a holiday week with the return of the DoMo First Friday Market on July 5, extending the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Local artists, crafters, vendors, and music fill 10th Street. Tenth Street will be missing the Chartreuse...
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures that California voters are set to consider in November. The California secretary of state assigned proposition numbers to the measures on Wednesday after the Legislature added two more bond proposals to the ballot.
A Small California Town is Suddenly the 1st Most Dangerous in State
California, famous for its sunny weather, diverse culture, and strong economy, has areas that face serious danger. Surprisingly, the small town of San Mateo has recently been named the most dangerous place in the state. Let’s look at the data, understand the reasons, and discuss possible solutions. Shocking Statistics.
Scorching heat expected in US West, Southeast over weekend
MARIPOSA, Calif. (Reuters) -Dangerously hot conditions will dominate over the rest of the July Fourth holiday weekend in much of the U.S. West Coast, Southeast and Middle Atlantic seaboard, forecasters said on Friday, as California firefighters battled one of the first big wildfires of the season.
California Homicide Suspect Arrested at Nebraska Walmart After Week-Long Manhunt
A California homicide suspect was apprehended in Nebraska at a Walmart. The fugitive is also linked to the tragic shooting of a mother and daughter in Worcester. The arrest highlights the diligent efforts of law enforcement and specialized task forces. Breaking news out of Nebraska as local police apprehend a...
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