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Climate Ready: Preparing to evacuate because of wildfires
More than 700,000 acres have burned across California so far this year, compared to 22,439 in 2023.The American Red Cross says as wildfires become more frequent, the need to be prepared is more important than ever."There are people who have to evacuate every summer due to wildfires, but we are also seeing people who have never had that experience before," said Taylor Poisall, with the American Red Cross.Shaver Lake resident, David Hornor and his family didn't have much time to leave in 2020 when the Creek Fire broke out."We certainly were not prepared for the Creek," said Hornor.Hornor and his...
‘Kamala the cop’ image not all it’s cracked up to be
Kamala Harris’s ascension to the top of the ticket has energized the Democratic base and refocused Republican attack lines. With less than 100 days to go until the election, defining Kamala Harris will take place at lightning speed. This Washington Examiner series will take a closer look at various aspects of her campaign and persona. […]
Starbucks customers fume after chain forces guests to use new cups and fans scream it ‘changes the taste of drinks’
STARBUCKS is rolling out brand new cups in some markets, leaving customers scratching their heads. The chain’s fiber-based compostable cups are opaque and have a dome-shaped lid. They’re intended to be used for cold drinks. Starbucks told USA Today that 24 stores will get the new cups. The...
‘Get F—ing Moving!’: One California Homeowner Curses Out Family, Including a Young Child, Another Slaps Beachgoer’s Phone In Two Separate Incidents Claiming Beach Is Private Property
Some California beachfront homeowners are being criticized online for claiming beach areas near their homes are private property and telling people to stay off ‘their’ […] ‘Get F—ing Moving!’: One California Homeowner Curses Out Family, Including a Young Child, Another Slaps Beachgoer’s Phone In Two Separate Incidents Claiming Beach Is Private Property
House fire reported on Sylvan Creek Court in Citrus Heights
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — A one-story house caught fire Monday morning in Citrus Heights, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said. Fire crews were dispatched around 10:08 a.m. to a property on Sylvan Creek Court off Sylvan Road. The house's interior sustained moderate to major damage but the fire was extinguished and contained to the building of origin, Sac Metro Fire said.
Davis native Nyjah Huston wins bronze medal in skateboarding
Nyjah Huston, one of the most decorated street skateboarders of all time, is now an Olympic bronze medalist. The 29-year-old Davis, California, native won the bronze in Monday's street skateboarding final. Fellow American Jagger Eaton won the silver medal. Japan's Yuto Horigome, the defending Olympic champion, secured a gold medal-winning...
Here's when Sacramento region athletes will be competing in the Olympics | Monday, July 29 update
PARIS, France — There are 131 Californian athletes who qualified for and are heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. America's Olympic team, Team U.S.A., includes 10 athletes from the Greater Sacramento region. Here's when you can see them competing for gold. Please note all times below are...
Four people hospitalized after 100-foot fall from Foresthill Road
(FOX40.COM) — Four people were rescued and hospitalized after their vehicle drove off the side of Foresthill Road and plummeted 100 feet in Placer County on Friday, according to the Foresthill Fire Protection District. The crash occurred just after 12:30 p.m. when a Jeep reportedly rolled over several times as it fell around 100 feet […]
Cameron Park Man sentenced to life in prison for torturing, killing his infant daughter
A man from Cameron Park has been sentenced to life in prison in connection with the death of his infant daughter. The El Dorado County District Attorney's Office said Kevin Van Streefkerk, 37, pleaded guilty on July 12 to murdering and torturing the baby when she was just 5 weeks old.
New wellness center, cafe planned for former Yountville school
A new wellness center and farmstand cafe are planned for the former Yountville Elementary School, now known as the Yountville Commons, which the town bought in April. The Yountville Town Council on July 16 approved the two temporary uses for the property on Yount Street. Permanent uses for the space are being decided but are said to include workforce or affordable housing. The town purchased ...
Northern California forecast: Comfortably warm again Tuesday, heat wave starts Thursday
A stretch of comfortably warm weather continued for Northern California on Monday. More of the same is expected on Tuesday before a big warm-up for the second half of the week. A delta breeze will bring Valley temperatures down quickly Monday night. Overnight low temperatures will drop into the upper...
Fire Victim Trust enters ‘wind down’ stage. Will North Bay victims be made whole?
It has been four years this month since a fund was established to pay victims of California wildfires sparked by the utility giant Pacific Gas & Electric. Now, the Fire Victim Trust says its work is in its final stage, but a few outstanding issues remain before its work can be completed and fire survivors see further compensation. The trust has made settlement offers for all of the more than ...
Wildfire smoke linked to heightened risk of dementia diagnosis, new California research finds
SACRAMENTO -- When a wildfire rips through your community, your life and home are likely top of mind, but what about your brain health?A new study released Monday, at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference found that wildfire smoke is linked to heightened risk of a new dementia diagnosis.The research was conducted in California over a span of 10 years, analyzing the health records of more than 1.2 million socioeconomically diverse Kaiser Permanente members who were 60 years or older and had not previously been diagnosed with dementia."What we want to do is encourage people to be aware and mitigate any...
Northern California’s park fire: Emergency responder saves dogs and puppies in harrowing effort
Thousands Evacuated as Fire Rages North of Sacramento. Northern California’s Park Fire, which erupted on July 24, has led to the evacuation of thousands. The fire, which ignited when a man pushed a burning car into a gully, quickly became one of the largest wildfires in state history. In the chaos, an emergency responder performed a heroic act to save stranded animals.
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