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Sacramento County Young Democrats react to Biden-Trump presidential debate
SACRAMENTO -- The Sacramento County Young Democrats hosted a debate watch party in the capital city, offering real-time reactions to President Joe Biden's performance.Mr. Biden and former President Donald Trump squared off in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle on Thursday night. It was a 90-minute affair that was defined by rambling answers by the current president, and lies and misstatements by his predecessor.Inside the Sacramento watch party, young Democratic voters let their reactions be known—with cheers for Mr. Biden's policies and "boos" for the former president's comments about the Biden administration. Hosted alongside the California Young Democrats Labor Caucus, the watch party spanned the entire 90-minute debate. Reactions to how Mr. Biden performed during the debate were mixed, with the overall consensus from the group that a vote for him "protects Democracy." "I think he really touched on the things that are relatively important between the two candidates for young people, like climate change, labor," said Jo Gardias, a Democratic voter. "It's terrifying to think about what could happen if Donald Trump is re-elected," said Evan Cragin, with Sacramento County Young Democrats.
Rabid skunk found in Sacramento County, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — A skunk, which was recently found outside of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife facility in Sacramento County, has tested positive for rabies, according to officials. The skunk was found “showing neurological signs” near the American River Parkway on June 19, officials added. The animal was taken to the CDFW facility on […]
US Transportation Secretary Buttigieg awards $25M for road improvements in Sacramento County
(FOX40.COM) — United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that a road improvement project in Sacramento County will receive nearly half its funding through a grant from the federal government. Through the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program, Sacramento County will receive $25 million for the Grant Line Road Safety […]
Man accused of killing his parents after they were found dead in home, police say
ELK GROVE, California (KCRA) — Elk Grove police arrested a 44-year-old man in connection with the deaths of his parents, the department announced Monday. Mark Navarette now sits in the Sacramento County Jail on two murder charges, jail records show. Officers around 2:15 p.m. on Saturday went to a...
Skunk found near American River Parkway in Rancho Cordova tests positive for rabies
A juvenile striped skunk found near the American River Parkway in Rancho Cordova tested positive for rabies this week. Sacramento County officials said the skunk was spotted near the California Department of Fish and Wildlife facilities on Nimbus Road last week, staggering and showing other neurological signs of the disease.
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