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Firefighters rescue kitten during fire that ripped through Citrus Heights home
CITRUS HEIGHTS – Everyone got out safely, including a cat, after a fire erupted inside a Citrus Heights home Monday morning. Metro Fire of Sacramento crews responded to the scene along Sylvan Creek Court, off Sylvan Road, just after 10 a.m. and found heavy smoke coming from a home. Firefighters went to work quickly, making sure everyone was out of the home, but the inside of the home suffered moderate to major damage. One bedroom and a hallway, in particular, suffered the most damage. A kitten was rescued by firefighters from inside the home, Metro Fire says.Exactly what started the fire is now under investigation.
House catches fire in Arden-Arcade, no injuries reported
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A house caught fire early Tuesday morning in the Arden-Arcade of Sacramento County. Fire crews were dispatched around 4:27 a.m. to a two-story home on Northwood Road near Thornwood Drive. A person was asleep in the home at the time of the fire but was alerted...
Sacramento-area car crash leaves several people hospitalized, two critical
(FOX40.COM) — Two people are in critical condition and several others are injured after a major car crash, according to Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. Around 8:15 p.m. on Monday, Metro Fire responded to what they are calling a ‘multi-casualty incident’ near Jackson Highway and Murieta Drive in Rancho Murieta. The crash involved five people, four […]
Expectations are high for senior-heavy Placer
The 2024 prep football season is officially underway as teams across the Sac-Joaquin Section held their first official practices on Monday. There are still four weeks of practice before the season kicks off on August 23, but coaches and players alike know that the first day is the foundation that any successful season is built upon.
National Night Out street fair event scheduled Aug. 6 in Old Town Auburn
National Night Out What: Street fair connecting the community with local law enforcement and first responders When: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 Where: Old Town Auburn. The Auburn community will come together next week to honor its partnerships with local law enforcement as it celebrates National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug. 6, in Old Town Auburn.
Folsom man plans to ride unicycle for 60 miles as a fundraiser in honor of his grandson with Type 1 diabetes
Some people run a marathon or sell cookies to raise money for a cause they care about; a Folsom man is taking a unique fundraising approach for a cause that could not be more near or dear to his heart: his four-year-old grandson who has Type 1 diabetes. Doug Lee...
Motorcyclist goes through back window of SUV after high-speed crash in Granite Bay
GRANITE BAY, Calif. — A motorcyclist was taken to hospital with injuries after a high-speed crash in Granite Bay on Monday afternoon, officials said. According to the California Highway Patrol officials, the motorcyclist was going over 90 mph when they crashed into an SUV on Douglas Boulevard near Seeno Avenue.
Elk Grove dressage athlete Genay Vaughn aims to compete in LA Olympics
A dressage athlete from Elk Grove is in Paris this week but is not competing in equestrian events in 2024. Instead, she has her sights on the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Dressage is an Olympic sport where the horse and rider complete 38 movements. They're judged on each movement.
Sacramento Gang Member Arrested After Foot Pursuit and Weapon Seizure
On July 23rd at approximately 11 p.m., IMPACT Detectives conducted a traffic stop for vehicle code violations in the 6100 block of Shadow Lane. The driver, a 24-year-old from Sacramento, was identified as a validated gang member on searchable probation. During the probation search, the suspect resisted and fled on...
Car crash reported on Highway 113 near Davis
DAVIS, Calif. — A car crash was reported Monday morning north of Davis, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 10:51 a.m. to southbound Highway 113 near the onramp for County Road 29. It was unclear what caused the crash, but at least one vehicle was involved...
Raise your glass: Multiple local brewers score State Fair awards
The California State Fair came to a close Sunday night after its two-week run. While it will be another year until its return, several brewers local to El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Rancho Cordova, and Sacramento will proudly display the awards they earned in the fair’s 2024 Commercial Craft Beer competition.
Elk Grove Week at a Glance - Week of July 29
08/01 Planning Commission Meeting (6 p.m.) 08/02 Fridays in the Grove: Comedy Night (6 p.m.) 08/03 First Saturday Art Reception (4 p.m.) 08/03 Tire Collection Event at the Special Waste Collection Center August 3-7 08/06 National Night Out (5 p.m.) 08/07 Food Truck Mania (5 p.m.) 08/10 BBQ in the...
Startup Events Week of July 29
There’s a lot going on this week and next for entrepreneurs and startup founders. We’ve curated a short list below; for a full listing of everything that’s going on this week and next, check out this week’s Startup Digest! While you’re there, you can sign up to receive the digest in your inbox every Monday morning!
Three Tips for a Successful Golf Career From the Legendary Ken Morton, PGA
PGA of America Hall of Fame Member Ken Morton Sr. received the PGA of America Master Professional Lifetime Achievement Award Sunday at the Home of the PGA of America. Morton was recognized for his award-winning career and extensive contributions to the Association. Morton — an instrumental figure in curriculum development...
Next Up Music Festival Rocks Marysville
MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Marysville was buzzing with excitement this past Saturday as the inaugural Next Up Music Festival took over the town, filling the streets with electrifying energy and sensational music. The festivities kicked off at 1:30 p.m. and continued until 10 p.m., leaving attendees exhilarated and craving more.
Animatronics Spotted Inside Back in Time Arcade
MARYSVILLE, CA (MPG) - Horrifying animatronic creatures were spotted inside Back in Time Arcade last month on the evening of July 17 in Marysville. Those familiar with “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” a popular video game series created by Scott Cawthon, might have recognized the characters as Chica and Mangle.
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