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Grieving family hopes to spread awareness of ‘silent killer’
SACRAMENTO, California – By all accounts, Cherokee Nation citizen Amare Larrucea was a typical teenager who grew up “relatively healthy,” according to family, but in February 2023 was unexpectedly diagnosed with ALS and died shortly thereafter. “From diagnosis to death was four months exactly,” her father, Creed...
Former Stockton mayor files to run for lieutenant governor in 2026
STOCKTON, Calif. — Former Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs has filed to run for the office of California lieutenant governor in 2026, according to a statement of organization filed Sunday. Tubbs became the city’s first Black mayor and one of the youngest mayors of a big city in the United...
Increased staffing and rescues mark Placer County's July 4th weekend
AUBURN, California — The Placer County Sheriff's Office ramped up staffing along the American River during the July 4th weekend, partnering with CAL FIRE NEU and Auburn State Recreation Area California State Parks. The Placer County Sheriff's Office dive team concentrated their efforts at the Confluence from July 3...
Pedestrian reportedly struck by vehicle on Highway 99 ramp in Elk Grove
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A scooter rider was reportedly struck by a vehicle on the Calvine Road offramp from Highway 99 on Tuesday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash in Elk Grove around 5:45 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol's online logs, the vehicle crashed into...
Person arrested after bomb threat evacuates Sacramento library
ARDEN-ARCADE — A suspect was arrested as authorities investigated a bomb threat at a Sacramento library, officials said Tuesday.The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office identified the suspect as Robert Eric Matheson, 54.The Arden-Dimick Library at Watt and Northrop avenues was evacuated at around 4:30 p.m. after a person told an employee he had a bomb, authorities said.A bomb squad located the device and determined it was not a threat.Afterward, during a search of Matheson's home in the La Rivera neighborhood, the sheriff's office said investigators located a live device with two pounds of explosive material.No further details have been released.
Sacramento Zoo experiences baby boom despite current facility size constraints
SACRAMENTO — The Sacramento Zoo has big plans to move to a bigger location in Elk Grove, but that's not stopping them from adding animals at their current site in William Land Park.Four new flamingos have hatched in the last few weeks. They are the first generation born in a new enclosure that was built to protect them from avian influenza.The enclosure has a dome that keeps out migratory birds that can carry the disease. It also keeps out predators looking to steal flamingo eggs. In past years, the eggs had to be brought inside at night."They are totally protected...
Sacramento superhero takes flight on children's YouTube channel
Sacramento's first superhero has a new mission — making education fun for kids. The child version of Anthony "Impound" Endsley will be featured on a children's educational YouTube channel, "Anthony's Island." The channel focuses on teaching children math, science, history and other topics in a colorful way. Brent Sands,...
Man caught on camera throwing log at Land Park home's front window
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento family is shaken after a man showed up on their front doorstep and threw a log at their window. The incident, which happened at 4:30 a.m. on July 8, was caught on Mike de Necochea's surveillance camera at his Land Park home. "That window,...
Child and man discovered dead inside Sacramento apartment fire
(FOX40.COM) – Two people are dead after an apartment fire in Sacramento on Monday, according to the Sacramento Fire Department. Around 3:45 p.m., firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the 5400 block of Mack Road in South Sacramento. Upon arrival, crews discovered “heavy fire” coming from two apartment units on the second floor of […]
Sacramento police investigate fatal shooting on High Street
SACRAMENTO, California — A man was fatally shot early Sunday morning on the 3900 Block of High Street, according to the Sacramento Police Department. Just after 4:00 a.m. on July 14, 2024, patrol officers responded to reports of a shooting and found an adult male with at least one gunshot wound. Officers administered life-saving measures until the Sacramento Fire Department arrived. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Emotional preliminary hearing for Eric Abril reveals new details in 2023 Roseville park shootout
ROSEVILLE – The preliminary hearing began Monday for Eric Abril, the man at the center of the 2023 Mahany Park shootout in Roseville. It was an emotional day in court for many who lived through the shootout and Abril's later escape. Patty MacEgan, who Abril took hostage after her husband Jim was killed, sat with family in court Monday as detectives recounted what led up the worst moments of her life. Then we listened to her 911 calls and watched graphic drone footage as Abril held Mrs. MacEgan hostage. The video showed Abril using her as a human shield and...
Yard House files Folsom permits for Palladio location, city says
FOLSOM, Calif. — The high-end sports bar and restaurant Yard House looks to occupy a space in Folsom’s Palladio shopping center. Yard House reportedly pulled tenant improvement permits for a location at 350 Palladio Parkway, Suite 1941, according to the city of Folsom. A representative for Yard House...
Elon Musk says X headquarters is moving to Texas, cites California’s gender identity law
Elon Musk says the downtown San Francisco headquarters of X, formerly Twitter, is moving to Austin, Texas, according to a post from the billionaire entrepreneur Tuesday afternoon.
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