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Bobalu Shares Latest California Strawberry Update
OXNARD & SANTA MARIA, CA - The spring strawberry crop is still going strong as Bobalu works to meet seasonal demand. In the supplier’s most recent update, we learn how volumes are looking out of the main California strawberry growing regions. “We are still in the heat of summer...
Megan Pagnini wins Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant
– The California Mid-State Fair announced that 18-year-old Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles has been crowned the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. Ashlee Holt, 18, of Paso Robles, was named 1st Runner Up, and Logan Rutherford, 21, of Paso Robles, was named 2nd Runner Up. Vanessa Pinedo, 18, of Paso Robles, won the Talent Competition with her Folklorico dance to “Son de la Negra.” Hailey Terrell, 17, of Templeton, won the Interview Competition.
Gov. Newsom, Other California Leaders, Pay Tribute to Baseball Great Willie Mays
Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom, several California government officials, private sector leaders and Americans from all walks of life paid tribute to former San Francisco Giant, Major League Baseball (MLB) great, and Negro Leagues icon Willie Mays, who passed away at 93 on June 18. Nicknamed “The Say Hey Kid,”...
Gov. Newsom's office says state is monitoring California impacts of the global computer outage
SACRAMENTO – Computer systems across the world and across the Sacramento area are recovering after a massive outage that started Thursday night. The problem stems from an issue with systems linked to Microsoft and the cybersecurity company CrowdStrike. Companies across the world, from media outlets and airline companies, started getting the "Blue Screen of Death" on their computers. Law enforcement agencies are saying that critical infrastructure, like 911 services, has not been affected by the outage. In a statement, California Gov. Gavin Newsom's office says the state is coordinating with local emergency officials to address any lingering impacts of the outage. "At this time, there are no reports of impacts to life-safety public services in California," the governor's office wrote. While CrowdStrike has said they've rolled out a fix, not every system has recovered. Sacramento International Airport, in particular, has continued to feel the domino effects of the outage into Friday morning. Travelers are dealing with canceled flights and are scrambling to rebook. Officials at SMF are urging travelers to get to the airport early and check with their airlines for the latest information on their flights.
Folsom affordable first-time homebuyer opportunity offered through Habitat for Humanity
Folsom, Calif.- Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento announces it is accepting applications for a new development in Historic Folsom. (Folsom tops list of Best Places to raise a family) The homes will be developed on the northeast corner of Coloma and Persifer streets. The project includes five two-story homes...
Missing Sacramento woman believed to be trafficking victim found | Update
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A woman thought to be a human trafficking victim was found safe. Isabel Gallego, 17, was last seen on April 19 with a 25-year-old Kyree Jackson. Sacramento Police Department said they spent several days in Portland, Oregon before arriving in Seattle.
50 people arrested or cited in Sacramento-area Target retail theft operation
NORTH HIGHLANDS — A recent law enforcement retail theft operation at a Target store in Sacramento County led to 50 people being arrested or cited, authorities said Thursday.The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said it conducted the operation with Target asset protection specialists at the retailer's store on Madison Avenue in North Highlands last weekend.Plain-clothed sheriff's detectives and the Target specialists surveyed dozens of thieves inside and outside the business.Of the 50 people arrested or cited, the sheriff's office said nine were minors. Four already had outstanding warrants and were booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail. Two suspects were detained after leading law enforcement officials on a foot chase.Target and law enforcement previously worked to clean up another crime-ridden store in the Sacramento area.CBS Sacramento recently learned that the city attorney's office drafted a letter, which was never sent, warning about a charge of a nuisance violation against Target relating to their store on Riverside Boulevard. Since then, Target added security, lighting, and locked down merchandise.With the North Highlands operation, it was unclear how much merchandise was stolen and if all of it was recovered.
Opponents of Elk Grove's Coral Blossom affordable housing project not going down without a fight
Even though they face long odds in having Elk Grove Mayor Bobbie Singh-Allen reverse her decision on the Coral Blossom affordable housing project, opponents are not giving up without having their voices heard. Residents and businesses opposed to the Coral Blossom project on Elk Grove-Florin Road have placed several signs...
Mother-in-law of Roseville Marine sergeant killed in Afghanistan brings RNC to tears
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Gold Star families brought the audience to tears. Among the speakers was Christy Shamblin, mother-in-law to Roseville Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee. Gee, 23, was among 13 U.S. troops and 60 Afghans killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. Shamblin...
Roseville to crack down on illicit massage activity
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — The Roseville City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve an ordinance increasing requirements for massage businesses. According to Roseville, the main reason for updating the municipal code is to address challenges with illicit massage business activity. Of the 150 to 200 massage establishments or independent contractors in the city, about 30 are engaged in illicit massage activity, Community Service Officer Erika Broussard said at the meeting.
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