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$2.3 Million in Guaranteed Basic Income Programs Launched in California, Pioneering Efforts to Combat Poverty and Inequality
California is expanding guaranteed basic income programs across various counties, aiming to alleviate poverty by providing direct financial assistance to low-income families, supported by research on its potential benefits. California Expands Guaranteed Basic Income Programs to Address Economic Disparities According to Cal Matters, in California, more families are getting help through guaranteed basic income programs. […]
Detectives link Yolo County jail inmate to Sacramento homicide, deputies say
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man already in custody on unrelated charges is facing a new homicide charge after law enforcement linked him to a March 2024 killing in south Sacramento. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call of a man lying near a canal...
'Our nation is strong': State, local Republican leaders react to Trump assassination attempt
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — While California Republicans started arriving and getting ready for the national spotlight at their convention in Milwaukee, they quickly learned of the assassination attempt. "Everyone is in shock. We are absolutely in mourning for the gentleman that lost his life," said Betsy Mahan. "It could have...
Sacramento County Sheriff's Office investigating death in Rancho Cordova
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif. — A man accidentally shot and killed himself Saturday night in Rancho Cordova, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office confirms. Deputies say the man was shot on Barbera Way. The call for the report came in at 8 p.m. Upon investigation, officials determined this was an accidental,...
Major Sacramento County crash involves five vehicles, injures four
(FOX40.COM) — A major crash involving five vehicles in Sacramento County put four people in the hospital on Saturday afternoon, according to Metro Fire of Sacramento. The agency said the crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. in Antelope, about 15 miles northeast of downtown Sacramento, on Daly Avenue and Roseville Road. When Metro Fire crews arrived […]
20% of Fresno Residents Live Below Poverty Line: California’s Guaranteed Income Programs Gain Momentum
In California, various regions are implementing guaranteed income programs, like Fresno County’s $500 monthly payments to 150 households, aiming to alleviate poverty and assess the impact of direct financial support on families’ well-being. California Expands Guaranteed Income Programs to Combat Poverty and Inequality Across Various Counties According to Cal Matters, in California, more Guaranteed Income […]
Sacramento deputies arrest 23-year-old murder suspect, sheriff’s office says
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said it has arrested a man accused of killing another man in south Sacramento about one month ago. Deputies said Denisho Collins, 23, was recently arrested as a suspect in the homicide case of 31-year-old Sherman Gage, who was found on the ground near I Parkway and Forest […]
Man found guilty in deadly stabbing spree at Sacramento-area wellness center
SACRAMENTO COUNTY – A man was found guilty in a stabbing spree that killed two people and injured two others at a Sacramento County wellness center in 2020, prosecutors announced on Friday. Martin Lackey-Garcia was found guilty of stabbing and killing a counselor at the Wellness and Recovery Center...
California State Fair: Health inspectors to ensure food safety at food stands
(FOX40.COM) — The California State Fair is officially underway, and residents from across the state can look forward to traditional fair activities like eating anything fried, enjoying a ride or two, and more importantly, doing it all while beating the heat. But fairgoers can attend the fair even more comfortably knowing that Sacramento County health […]
Officials urge all to stay cool, safe as State Fair opens amidst heat wave
As the state fair kicks off this weekend, many are excited to take the first bite of a deep-fried Oreo, enjoy a much-deserved cool summer night listening to live music, walk away victorious from a carnival game with the biggest prize, and enjoy the various cute animals at the fair!
Citrus Heights City Hall open for people after power outage at mobile home park
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — Citrus Heights City Hall is open Friday for the dozens of people affected after a fire knocked out power to 190 mobile homes in Citrus Heights. The power outage happened in the middle of an extreme heat wave. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said it anticipates more people needing shelter through the day as there's no estimated time power will return.
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