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California awards $2 million to cannabis restoration projects
(FOX40.COM) — The California Department of Fish and Wildlife recently announced an award of over $2M to be divided between three cannabis restoration projects. • Video Above: How much money do states make on marijuana sales? The awards come amid fish and wildlife within the state being “severely impacted by illicit cannabis cultivation practices including […]
PG&E Rate Increase Hits Bay Area Households Already Struggling to Make Ends Meet
Rising electricity bills and, by extension, the expense of living for low-income Californians, will be felt by millions of customers shortly as a result of PG&E’s rate hikes in response to a recent court decision. In November, the power company’s request for $13.5 billion to improve and underground the...
Incumbent David Valadao (R) and Rudy Salas (D) are running in the CA-22 general election
Incumbent David G. Valadao (R) and Rudy Salas (D) are running in the general election for California’s 22nd Congressional District on November 5, 2024. The election is a rematch from 2022, when Valadao defeated Salas 51.5% to 48.5%, becoming one of 14 Republicans to win in a district that President Joe Biden (D) won in 2020.
Numerous wildfires erupt after 126 lightning strikes hit within California's Tahoe National Forest
Fire crews in California have been busy working to contain and extinguish numerous wildfires that erupted over the weekend after more than 100 lightning strikes were reported inside Tahoe National Forest in just 24 hours.
California authorities warn of 'hugging' robbers
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - A new robbery "trend" is making the rounds and local authorities are warning that while it may seem innocent at first, it's anything but. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Department, deputies responded to a home in Rancho Santa Margarita on July 2 regarding a robbery.
Invasive Species: California’s three-billion dollar problem
(FOX40.COM) — Invasive species cause billions of dollars worth of damage in the United States annually, and California is no exception. In 2021, it was reported that the United States spent between $120 billion and 137 billion per year on the environmental damage caused by invasive species, which are defined as organisms (plants, animals, microbes) […]
Giving A Voice To The Youth
When 18-year-old Donsray Hicks III went to a Kings game in February and ran into an old friend, he didn’t know it would lead to door-to-door surveys and projects at River Cats games that only deepened his passion for public policy and civic engagement. After being introduced to a...
Suspect Arrested in Early Morning Homicide on I Parkway in South Sacramento
At approximately 4:30 AM on June 17, 2024, Sacramento Sheriff’s Central Division Patrol Deputies were dispatched to the intersection of I Parkway and Forest Parkway in South Sacramento, following reports of a deceased male. Upon arrival, deputies, alongside fire personnel, confirmed the individual was deceased due to a gunshot wound. The victim was subsequently identified as 31-year-old Sherman Gage.
ADUs in Sacramento County: Free plans for independent living facilities
(FOX40.COM) — Free plans for independent living facilities are now available to those who live in the unincorporated areas of Sacramento County, thanks to a grant awarded to the county by the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The facilities, known as accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, are housing accommodations attached to lots of […]
Woman charged with murder in killing of Vacaville cop
VACAVILLE, Calif. - Prosecutors allege that a driver who fatally hit a Vacaville police officer last week intentionally ran him down, and filed murder charges that include killing an officer while he was on duty. Serena C.J. Rodriguez, 24, of Auburn was scheduled to be arraigned Monday, but the hearing...
Laci Peterson’s mother speaks out about Scott’s bid for a new trial
Brandi Elliot is accused of drowning her 7-year-old daughter, Piper, after telling her she needed some “time alone.” The Tennessee mother told the judge at her arraignment that she was diagnosed with postpartum depression when Piper was 2. Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
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