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50 Years Later: Watch Lebo & Friends Revisit 1974 In Music At High Sierra
As reported, ALO guitarist Lebo (Dan Lebowitz) continued a tradition of curating “50 Years In The Rearview” playshops at the High Sierra Music Festival in Quincy, California earlier this month. High-quality fan-shot video of the full-set tribute to the music of 1974 has surfaced and can be viewed below.
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...
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.
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.
El Dorado County restaurant gets $5,000 electric bill for start of summer
EL DORADO — On the heels of the last heat wave and more triple-digit temperatures on the way, many people around the area are starting to get their electric bills—which is coming with sticker shock."Out of every dollar that comes in, a restaurant is going to keep about 3 cents in their pocket," Dean Hiatt, executive chef at Poor Red's Bar-B-Q, said.Hiatt said the restaurant's Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) monthly bill usually averages about $4,000.In June, it jumped to $5,000. Hiatt said that he's nervous because he hasn't received the bill yet for this last heat wave."If you budget...
Vallejo man pleads guilty to assaulting federal officers with deadly weapon
SACRAMENTO, California — Sean Thomas Delapp, 37, of Vallejo, pleaded guilty to assaulting federal officers with a deadly weapon, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, Delapp assaulted two FBI special agents by pursuing them with his car, pulling up alongside them, and aiming a firearm at them through the window, making a recoil motion with the firearm. A subsequent search warrant at his residence resulted in the discovery of a Glock 29 firearm, ammunition, and various firearm parts. Delapp is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition because he was previously convicted of a felony evasion offense.
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...
Patagonia Sues Companies Allegedly Facilitating Counterfeit Imports
Climb mountains? No, counterfeiters will have to move mountains to get past Patagonia’s watchful eye. Privacy-Centric Lawsuit Against Patagonia Shows AI's Murky Legal Footing The outdoor apparel brand filed a lawsuit Monday claiming that several companies had engaged in an import scheme with the intention to distribute and sell fake Patagonia items to consumers. The defendants named in the complaint are two California companies, Eastern Express LLC and Eastern Logistic Company, as well as those companies’ registered agent, Guangyong Zhu, and a Chinese company called Zhejiang Jiyue Import & Export Co. Ltd. In its complaint, Patagonia alleges the companies and Zhu infringed on...
Annoying State Law is Forcing Californians to Shop in Idaho
After a long day at work, a weekend out with friends, a camping trip or just a solid workout--what is the one thing that we can all (hopefully) agree is the absolute best feeling?. A nice shower. Odds are, it has been a while since you really THOUGHT about said...
From Mental Health to Compensation Funds, Where Can Gun Violence Survivors Find Support in the Bay Area?
On Saturday, musician and rapper TanDaGod was shot and killed in front of a beauty store in Oakland. During the evening of July 10, an Alameda man shot and killed his wife, two young sons and in-laws. At least 15 people were shot after a Juneteenth celebration in Oakland. And...
HOA Homefront – Reader Questions – Can We Limit Rentals?
How can HOAs protect their community from becoming overrun with rentals?. Can CCRs be changed to include leasing prohibition or can it be amended to limit the number of rentals to a percentage of 30%? Can some communities enforce a 6-month to 2-year residency requirement after purchase, requiring the owner to live there? Or can a community require that the tenants be screened in advance? Is there a way to require transparency of ownership requirements to know who is purchasing homes – permanent residents or corporations.
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