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Golfing for a great cause: Girls on the Run of Sacramento is hosing a golf tournament in Lincoln
The Girls on the Run of Sacramento will be hosting a golf tournament on Saturday, Aug. 17 at the Turkey Creek Golf Course in Lincoln to benefit the organization. The golf tournament will give players a chance to experience some of the things Girls on the Run learn during lessons, like teamwork, character building and confidence.
In search of Waymo snow.
The Alphabet-owned company is taking its robotaxis to snowier climes, namely “Truckee, CA; Upstate New York; and across Michigan–from the Upper Peninsula to the metro Detroit area,” according to a post on X. So far, most driverless companies have avoided locations with messy weather, as rain and snow can really mess with the vehicle’s perception systems. But you can’t operate in dry, desert conditions forever and have a successful business.
Celia Cruz, the “Queen of Salsa,” Becomes the First Afro-Latina Featured on a U.S. Coin
Cuban-American singer Celia Cruz, who passed away in 2003, has become the first Afro-Latina to be featured on a U.S. quarter, as issued by the United States Mint. The coin was recently unveiled on the Mint’s website. Cruz is the 14th woman honored in the American Women Quarters program,...
The second suspense file hearing: Which California bills survived? And which bills died?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The fate of hundreds of bills in the California legislature was decided on in a fast-paced, auction-style manner Thursday. The process, known as the Suspense file hearing, is a biannual event where the Appropriations committees of both houses rule if fiscal bills will move forward or are held at the desk.
TMU Ranks No. 1 for Student Life Among California Christian Colleges
The Master’s University has been ranked as having the best student life among Christian colleges in California, according to the 2024 numbers for mid-sized colleges released by Niche, a leading college review and ranking site. TMU was ranked No. 1 in student life among 23 Christian colleges in California....
TOMORROW: Governor Newsom to sign landmark retail crime legislation in Bay Area
SAN JOSE – Tomorrow morning, Governor Gavin Newsom – joined by Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, law enforcement leaders, representatives of retail associations, and local and state elected officials – will be in San Jose to sign groundbreaking legislation aimed at combating retail crime in California.
Bear who attacked 24-year-old runner in California will be euthanized, officials say
TUOLUMNE COUNTY – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed when they find the bear who attacked the 24-year-old man in Tuolumne County it will be euthanized. Captain Patrick Foy with CDFW said they were able to confirm it was a bear attack from samples taken at the scene and from the victim and get a DNA profile of the bear. "This particular bear, we have no record of it being aggressive or ever even being around people. It just came out of nowhere and attacked this young man," Foy said. The 24-year-old man was on a run when he came across...
Car crash reported on Ridge Road in Placer County
DUTCH FLAT, Calif. — A car crash was reported Thursday morning in the Dutch Flat area of Placer County, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 6:09 a.m. to Ridge and Frost Hill roads. It was unclear what caused the crash or how many vehicles were involved,...
Random stabbing at Sacramento-area gas station leads to Highway 50 standoff
WEST SACRAMENTO – Traffic is flowing again through West Sacramento on Highway 50 after an early morning standoff on the freeway involving a stabbing suspect. The incident started overnight, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office says, when deputies responded to a report about a man allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. The woman was taken to the hospital, deputies say. Then, a little after midnight, deputies got a report about a stabbing at the 76 gas station at the corner of Fair Oaks Boulevard and Watt Avenue. Deputies say the suspect allegedly rammed someone's vehicle in the parking lot -- then stabbed the other...
Motorcyclist airlifted from Mammoth Bar
(FOX40.COM) — A motorcyclist was airlifted from the Auburn State Recreation Area on Wednesday after sustaining a serious injury, according to the California Highway Patrol. The motorcyclist fell off of their motorcycle in the Mammoth Bar OHV area and received a significant hip injury. H-20 from the CHP Valley Division Air Operations assisted in air-lifting […]
United Airlines Sends 737 MAX 9 To Rescue Passengers On Diverted 777-200
A United Airlines 777-200 en route to Rome diverted to Sacramento, California after a mechanical issue. But rather than spend a spare 777-200 from nearby San Francisco to rescue passengers onboard, United sent a 737 MAX 9 instead. After United Airlines 777-200 Diverts To Sacramento, United Sends 737 MAX 9...
Base Camp Pizza Co. raises $17,000 for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – Base Camp Pizza Co., located in the Heavenly Village, recently awarded a check for $17,000 to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. The fundraising efforts throughout the year culminated in a spring fundraising party at the restaurant in May. The evening featured a pizza, pasta, and salad buffet, drink specials, live music, as well as raffle prizes donated from local businesses. The total donation was largely in part from a $1 donation by Base Camp for every garlic chip appetizer sold throughout the year, in addition to the end of the year fundraiser held in mid-May.
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