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Calaveras County fireworks sales cause community concern
COPPEROPOLIS, Calif. — A week after the Aero Fire scorched more than 5,000 acres and destroyed three structures near the Calaveras County community of Copperopolis, Amanda Kelley and her team with the Copperopolis Elementary Parent-Teacher Club are selling fireworks minutes away from the burn scar. "We're expecting today and...
Live Theatre in the Foothills
While Calaveras County draws creative entrepreneurs from all over the map, this community is ripe with people who have studied and mastered their craft, then chose Calaveras as their home to carve out their own theatre niche in the Sierra Nevada foothills. As the region’s tourism economy evolves, people born and raised here or people from outside the county find new opportunities to bring their vision to the local arts and cultural scene. Come see everything from our take on one of Shakespeare’s masterpieces to well-known crowd pleasers to original, independent scripts turned into full, mainstage productions!
Update: Overnight Fire In Copperopolis Contained
Update at 9:15 a.m.: The Pyle Fire that ignited in the Copperopolis area of Calaveras County just after midnight last night has been contained, and it was not a flare-up from the Aero Fire. CAL Fire reports that the flames were spreading at a slow rate on O’Brynes Ferry Road near Pyle Road. Firefighters were able to stop the forward spread within 20 minutes of arriving on the scene.CAL Fire Spokesperson Emily Kilgore released this statement regarding the cause, “Contrary to rumors floating through the CAL Fire Tuolumne-Calaveras Unit, the Pyle Fire was NOT associated with or a rekindling of the previous Aero Fire despite its proximity to the Aero Fire. Investigators have determined the Pyle Fire to be the result of a vehicle accident, with subsequent vehicle fire that spread to vegetation, burning 3.8 acres.”
Here’s where you can watch fireworks for Fourth of July in the Sacramento region
(FOX40.COM) — Fireworks displays are part of traditional celebrations for the Fourth of July in the United States. In Northern California, there are a list of places where fireworks shows are taking place on or around Independence Day. Citrus Heights Location: Van Maren Park; 6601 Thalia Way, Citrus Heights, CA 95621 Cost: Admission is free […]
Planned Burning Underway At PAWS In San Andreas
San Andreas, CA — Smoke is visible in the San Andreas area due to a planned fuel reduction burn. It started at around nine o’clock this morning at the Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) property near the intersection of Pool Station Road and Highway 49. The burning will continue until around 5 pm.
The Biggest Little Parade in Northern California
It’s pure small-town America. You’ll see tractors, horses, floats, antique military Jeeps, bands, and bicycle teams. And, it's blissfully under one hour!. Flags will wave at the 48th annual Penngrove Parade on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. sharp on Main Street in Penngrove. This is the...
Construction projects cause closures on I-80, I-5 in Northern California
(FOX40.COM) — Caltrans is informing drivers of various upcoming highway lane reductions and ramp closures in the Sacramento area due to ongoing projects. The first round of lane reductions will take place from June 28 (Friday) to July 1 (Monday) for the “Sac-5 Garden Highway Pavement Project,” which will take place around northbound Interstate 5 […]
These cooling centers in the Sacramento region will be open for the July 2024 heat wave
Cooling centers across Northern California will be open with triple-digit temperatures forecast for the first week of July. The heat wave is expected to begin Monday, and by the Fourth of July, the Valley will likely see afternoon temperatures above 105 degrees. KCRA 3's weather team is calling Wednesday through Friday weather Alert Days because of the potential health risks that come with this type of heat.
Fourth of July events happening throughout Southern Oregon, Northern California
OREGON & CALIFORNIA -- The Fourth of July is coming up, and Southern Oregon and Northern California will soon be ablaze with fireworks, barbecue, music and all things red, white and blue. Still need a plan for your day? NewsWatch 12 has you covered. Below is an event roundup that...
KCRA Weekend Roundup: Sacramento area things to do for June 28-30
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, June 28, through Sunday, June 30. Come sip and sample mimosas from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at several bars, restaurants, lounges and pubs in midtown. The bar crawl starts at Mango's Sacramento on K Street. After scanning tickets and grabbing a wristband, party-goers can get food, drinks and other goodies. Use an app to get prizes when visiting participating venues. Complete the crawl to get up to $50 toward tickets or merchandise. Tickets range from $24.99 to $64.99. The event is organized by Bar Crawl Nation. Learn more.
Day Around the Bay: ACLU Vows to Keep Fighting Encampment Sweeps
John Do, senior attorney at the ACLU of Northern California, gave a statement following this morning's Supreme Court decision on homeless encampment enforcement, vowing to continue the litigation against San Francisco. "Today’s shameful decision guts a key civil rights protection for unhoused people, but it will not derail our lawsuit against San Francisco, which has policies and an ordinance requiring the city to offer shelter before clearing encampments." [KRON4]
Red Flag Warning starts Monday night for Northern California
The risk for fast-spreading wildfires is expected to increase ahead of intense heat next week for Northern California. The National Weather Service office in Sacramento issued a Red Flag Warning for parts of the Valley. The warning runs from Monday night through Tuesday. During that time, a dry north breeze...
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