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Foresthill Bridge, among America’s tallest bridges to undergo federally funded testing
Opened in 1973, bridge underwent $70 million seismic retrofit in 2012. Auburn, Calif. – The Foresthill Bridge will soon undergo ultrasonic testing of 282 weld points as part of a national effort to provide preventative maintenance and quality assurance to bridges built with a similar type of steel. The...
West Sacramento man convicted of killing mother of 4
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — A West Sacramento man was convicted Wednesday of fatally shooting a mother of four back in July 2020. According to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, Mandiko Kwadzo was convicted of first-degree murder and felon in possession of a firearm. The murder conviction stems...
Lease with self-governed homeless community Camp Resolution to be terminated in August
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The first-of-its-kind lease agreement between Safe Ground Sacramento and the City of Sacramento to allow a homeless community to live on city-owned property and operate a self-governing encampment is coming to an end. Safe Ground Sacramento will terminate the lease with the city at Camp Resolution...
Modesto man arrested in Redding for soliciting a minor
REDDING, Calif. — A Modesto man was arrested for solicitation of a minor for sexual acts in Redding Wednesday. The Redding Police Department (RPD) says Ramiro Gonzalez-Cordova, 33, of Modesto, started chatting with a 15-year-old female online and arranged to meet her near her home in Redding. Officials say after driving nearly 4 hours to meet the girl in Redding, on July 24, Gonzalez-Cordova instead met Redding Police Detectives, who had been posing as the juvenile on an internet chat application.
No More Evacuation Warnings For Maria Fire
Mokelumne Hill, CA — The Maria Fire near Mokelumne Hill is holding at 71 acres and CAL Fire reports that all of the remaining evacuation warnings were lifted, effective seven o’clock this morning. The fire is considered 45% contained, but the blaze has not recently been spreading. Crews...
Ever seen a corndog cannon? Watch this launcher fire one off from the Amador County Fairgrounds
PLYMOUTH, Calif. — The Amador County Fair begins Thursday, offering residents a chance to enjoy some rides, eat fair food and see some animals. If that was not enough incentive to give this fair a try, Amador County Fair CEO Rich Hoffman, donning an impressive mustache and a stylish hat, pulled out the big guns. Well, actually, a corndog cannon.
South Lake Tahoe police seek hit and run driver after July 19 crash
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA. (News 4 & Fox 11) — Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a hit and run driver in a South Lake Tahoe crash that occurred last week. Authorities say two vehicles collided on Johnson Pass Road/Old Meyers Grade around 3:40 p.m. on July 19. One of the drivers refused to exchange information with the other driver as required by law.
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