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Former Sac sheriff to speak at Taxpayers' breakfast
Former Sacramento County sheriff and current talk show radio host John McGinness will speak to the El Dorado County Taxpayers Association on July 1 at Denny’s in Placerville. McGinness will address the status of the November ballot initiative to roll back parts of Prop. 47, the 2014 ballot measure that reduced sentences for non-violent crimes. Sheriffs and district attorneys have been calling for changes to Prop. 47 due to the increase in crime in many cities.
'Do more': Folsom nonprofits call for Sacramento County to increase homeless services
FOLSOM, Calif. — Nonprofits providing homelessness services in Folsom in general wish Sacramento County was collaborating more with them and the city to provide assistance. Sacramento County is well-established as a homelessness resource, but what it’s doing in Folsom isn’t enough, according to Jon Ingraham, a director at Christian nonprofit Powerhouse Ministries on Market Street.
Fire in Sacramento County prompts evacuation
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated with information from fire officials. (FOX40.COM) — A fire in the Rancho Cordova area of Sacramento County has prompted an evacuation at a residential home. Around 2:15 p.m. on Monday, the Sacramento Metropolitan District said a wildfire ignited near the 3000 block of Sarte Court. Officials said that […]
County Supports Housing for Veterans and Homeless
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) - On June 11, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors approved the transfer of 2.2 acres of land and $3 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding to the City of Rancho Cordova for the development of Mather Veterans Village Phase 4, located on the former Mather Air Force Base. This project will provide new affordable housing and services for homeless and disabled veterans and homeless families at very low incomes.
Mercy San Juan Medical Center unveils new ambulance dedicated to NICU patients
CARMICHAEL, Calif. — Dignity Health and Mercy San Juan Medical Center unveiled a new resource dedicated to helping the tiniest patients in Sacramento County. The Carmichael medical center had a blessing ceremony on Monday for its new neonatal intensive care unit ambulance. Hospital officials said having the dedicated rig...
Person shot at North Highlands apartment complex
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — One person was taken to the hospital after a shooting at an apartment complex in North Highlands. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said the shooting was reported near Walerga Road and Galbrath Drive. Officials said the the victim is expected to survive.
Folsom area fireworks stands will open, benefit charities starting Friday
This coming Friday is a day many local non-profits and patriotic revelers are looking forward to. It’s the official opening of “safe and sane” fireworks to celebrate Independence Day across Sacramento County and several locations are set to open across the city. In Folsom, a total of...
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