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Man dies in North Highlands crash
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — A man died after crashing into a parked vehicle Sunday in Sacramento County. California Highway Patrol said the crash happened on Bainbridge Drive west of Fair Play Drive in North Highlands. Officers said witnesses in the area said a man driving a pickup truck may have been driving recklessly.
Truck Driver Assaulted Amid Illegal Sideshow in Sacramento, Suspect Detained After High-Speed Chase
A truck driver found himself at the center of chaos when he accidentally interrupted a sideshow in the Sacramento area last Sunday. According to KCRA, the incident took place near Metro Air Parkway and Allbaugh Drive, where participants of an illegal street event targeted the driver with projectiles, striking him in the head.
Reader input: No TCE is good news, but battle not over
LET’S CELEBRATE! Lincoln residents finally have new “scientific evidence” reinforcing the fact there is no TCE currently under the SCLH Snapdragon and Prunella properties. For years, the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (Corps) own records showed movement toward the properties in SCLH of large groundwater and soil...
MarketInk: San Diego’s Red Door Interactive Promoting California Agriculture
Red Door Interactive, a San Diego marketing agency, has launched its first advertising campaign for California Grown, a taxpayer-supported organization that builds awareness, preference and appreciation for California-grown agricultural products. The campaign launched on July 31 for California Grown’s 2024-2025 season, a Red Door spokesperson told Times of San Diego....
A Perfect Day: Grant Sweeps Bettenhausen 100 at the Springfield Mile
Springfield, Illinois (August 17, 2024)………The Illinois State Fairgrounds have and always will occupy a special place in the racing career of Justin Grant. The Ione, California driver’s first career USAC Silver Crown victory of any kind arrived at the Springfield Mile in 2017. Three years later in 2020, Grant clinched his first USAC Silver Crown driving championship with a podium run at the historic dirt oval.
California sends largest delegation to DNC to support Kamala Harris
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Around 500 delegates from California will be on the floor of the Democratic National Convention, throwing their support behind a fellow Californian, Kamala Harris. The Democrats are setting the stage in Chicago for their turn in the national spotlight. "The opportunity to nominate one of our...
California politicians helping prosecutors prevent retail theft
California politicians are helping prosecutors prevent retail theft with a series of bills signed by Governor Gavin Newsom recently. The post California politicians helping prosecutors prevent retail theft appeared first on News Channel 3-12.
Idaho man arrested in 1973 California cold case after DNA match
Boise, ID (CBS2) — According to CBS an Idaho man has been arrested after investigators in California used DNA to link him to a 1973 cold case. Investigators in Marin County used DNA to link 75-year-old Michael Eugene Mullen to the 1973 sexual assault and killing of Nina "Nadine" Fischer.
Local businesses hope for relief after Gov. Newsom signs tougher penalties for shoplifters
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Two small business-owners in Bakersfield give their opinions about the recent crime bill Governor Newsom signed Friday, August 16. This comes after shoplifters have been stealing from their stores and dealing with security issues related to thieves. One store owner will be forced to close at the end of this year, while the other can pick and choose who enters her store.
CHP officer in critical condition after being struck by car on 5 Freeway in Sylmar
A California Highway Patrol officer was critically injured Sunday after being hit by a vehicle on the 5 Freeway in Sylmar. The collision unfolded around 3:32 a.m. on the thoroughfare at the 210 Freeway interchange in Sylmar. According to the CHP, the officer was assisting a disabled vehicle in the slow lane of the freeway when the officer was struck by a 2023 Tesla. The officer was taken to Providence Holy Cross Hospital, where he remains. He suffered "major" injuries and has been listed in critical condition. The southbound lanes of the 5 Freeway were closed near the 110 Freeway through Balboa Boulevard for several hours, but reopened before 10:45 a.m., authorities said. Alcohol and drugs were not believed to have been factors in the cause for the crash. "It is unknown at this time if any automated driving features were activated on the Tesla at the time of the crash," the CHP said in a news release. The crash remains under investigation. Anyone with information was asked to contact the CHP's Southern Division Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team at (323) 644-9550.
Looking Back Loomis: 1974 - New family in old Swetzer house
Funeral services were held for Kiyoto Masuda, 93, a native of Hiroshima, Japan. A rancher, he grew pears and plums for over 50 years at his place on Rattlesnake Bar Road. Mr. Masuda was a member of the Placer Buddhist Church, Sierra Bonsai Club and JACL. Services were held for...
Elk Grove weekly crime update August 18, 2024
This is a look at the crimes reported in the city of Elk Grove for the period July 31 – August 6, 2024. These are in some cases in addition to the crimes reported on the Elk Grove Police Department daily watch summary. The Daily Watch Summary only lists crimes where there was an arrest.
Restaurant Foundation Fund Awards $5,000 Grants to Eateries in San Diego, Statewide
The California Restaurant Foundation has awarded 34 independent restaurants in the region with $5,000 grants. The foundation, a nonprofit that invests in and supports California restaurants and their workforce, issued a total of 278 awards as part of its fourth consecutive distribution from the Restaurants Care Resilience Fund. The grants...
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