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(VIDEO) Woman Escapes California Wildfire With Her Seven Dogs
Firefighters in northern California are receiving weather assistance as a massive wildfire grows larger than Los Angeles. Despite this, many, including Susan Singleton and her seven dogs, face the hardship of evacuations and the loss of their homes. Thousands of firefighters battling a wildfire in northern California are getting some...
Land Park Little League Team Chasing World Series Dream
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento baseball team is just three wins away from punching their ticket to the Little League World Series. "Land Park Pacific" is representing Northern California in the West Region Tournament. They are playing the Hawaii champions, Central Maui Little League, in the West Region Tournament....
Wildfire smoke increases dementia risk more than other forms of air pollution, landmark study finds
Exposure to wildfire smoke increases the odds of being diagnosed with dementia even more than exposure to other forms of air pollution, according to a landmark study of more than 1.2 million Californians unveiled at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.
5 hospitalized after chase leads to crash in Rancho Murieta
RANCHO MURIETA, Calif. — Five people were taken to the hospital after a chase led to a crash in Rancho Murieta Monday evening. According to Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, the incident was reported around 8:15 p.m. in the area of Jackson Road and Murieta Parkway. The California Highway Patrol...
Explosion Destroys Mailbox in North Sacramento County
SACRAMENTO, California — An explosion on the 8800 block of Redwater Drive in North Sacramento County destroyed a neighborhood mailbox Thursday night. Sheriffs North Patrol deputies responded to the scene and found a parcel locker obliterated. The Sheriffs Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD/Bomb Squad) Detail conducted a post-blast investigation, recovering pieces of the explosive device and portions of the parcel box as evidence, according to the Sacramento County Sheriffs Office. The case has been forwarded to the Postal Inspector for further investigation.
'Entrenched in American soil': Wiltown Riders organization keeps the heritage of Black cowboys alive
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The second annual Black Cowboys Parade in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood is honoring the culture and contributions of Black cowboys in the U.S. The Wiltown Riders is a family-run nonprofit organization participating the annual parade. The organization is passing on the legacy of Black cowboys and teaching kids self-confidence.
Delta Wires brings energetic blues to Powerhouse Sunday
Blues fans are in for a treat Sunday afternoon as the Powerhouse of Blues brings another great act Historic Folsom’s Powerhouse Pub. The weekly series will feature a the Delta Wires Band, a multi-member regional favorite known for their high-energy shows and brass-driven sound. The Delta Wires, a prominent...
‘This didn’t have to happen’: Man accused of Park Fire appears in court for the first time
(FOX40.COM) – The man accused of igniting one of California’s largest fires in history appeared in court to face arson charges. The Park Fire in Butte County was recently named the sixth-largest wildfire the state has ever seen, and it continues to grow. It started on July 24 after Cal Fire said a man allegedly […]
Smoke from Park Fire in California expected to push into Reno-Sparks
Smoke from the Park Fire in California was forecast to roll into the Reno-Sparks area midweek. The fire had burned over 370,000 acre as of Monday afternoon. It started last week near Chico, California, roughly 90 miles northwest of Sacramento, and was at 12% contained Monday afternoon, according to Cal Fire. In the early...
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