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Man crushed to death by pipe at Pegasus Dr facility: coroner
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — The Kern County coroner said a man died after he was crushed by a pipe at workplace Wednesday on Pegasus Drive. The man was identified as Kenneth Jay Sanders, 53, of Manteca. Few details have been released about the July 17 incident, but in a release, the coroner said Sanders was […]
Gold Medal of Valor for CHP Officers
On June 27, six California Highway Patrol officers were presented with a prestigious Gold Medal of Valor during a ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento. The Special Act Award, given on behalf of Gov. Gavin Newsom, is the highest honor the state can bestow upon employees who risked their lives to save others or protect state property.
Wiener calls Musk’s reason for moving X from SF ‘vile,’ ‘despicable’
State Sen. Scott Wiener called Elon Musk’s stated reason for moving his companies X and SpaceX out of California “outrageous” and “vile.” Musk announced Tuesday his intention to move the two companies to Texas in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom having signed Assembly Bill 1955 the day before. That law bars public schools from telling parents about their children’s sexual orientation or gender identity or expression without the kids’ consent. ...
Board President Says Anderson Union School District “Will Not Comply” with California’s SAFETY Act
On Monday, July 15, California gained a new law known as the SAFETY Act. Previously known as Assembly Bill 1955, it strengthens current educational law that supports students in California’s LGBTQ+ community. It was passed into law in hopes of curbing the actions of about a dozen California school districts, including Anderson Union High School District, that have enacted “parental notification” policies.
Lodi Lake reopens to swimmers after high bacteria levels forced weeks-long closure
Lodi Lake has reopened to swimmers two weeks after a routine testing of the water found high levels of bacteria, forcing its closure. This week, Lodi Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department said the lake was cleared to reopen and is returning to its regular hours, 12:30 to 6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.
Man's body recovered from Modesto Reservoir
MODESTO, Calif. — A man drowned at the Modesto Reservoir Friday afternoon, according to the Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office. Officials say they were called to the reservoir about a possible drowning. They began searching around 3:20 p.m. for a Hispanic man in his 50s. A body was recovered and...
PG&E customers face high energy rates amid ongoing heat wave
Megan Antijunti is just one Fresno resident that says she's experienced a recent increase in her PG&E bill."It went from 284.70 to 529.82," said Megan Antijunti.Antijunti tells Action News she's lived in her west central Fresno home since 2009 and she's never seen her electric bill rates this high even on the discounted CARE program."In the past we've had TV, we've had more people live here, and using more, lower air conditioning, $500, that's crazy," said Antijunti.She says her two adult children live with her and they try to cut corners wherever they can, but it seems like it doesn't...
Attorney General's fair housing lawsuit against Elk Grove appears settled
Elk Grove's controversial and costly lawsuit over the Oak Rose supportive affordable housing project proposed in Old Town appears to have been resolved. Court documents filed on July 17 in the lawsuit filed by California Attorney General Rob Bonta against Elk Grove says, "Counsel for the parties have requested that the merits hearing on July 19, 2024, be vacated because they have reached an agreement on settlement terms. Accordingly, the hearing is vacated."
Elk Grove man climbs Mount Everest after battling cancer
ELK GROVE – Climbing Mount Everest is a feat very few will ever accomplish but imagine trying to do it after battling cancer. An Elk Grove man is taking one big challenger after another. "It's an amazing feeling of accomplishment. I felt tired but mentally stronger," Elk Grove resident Ruben Munoz said.But to know just how special this moment was, you have to know what Munoz went through to get here. "I was very sick," he said. "I was very sick, I lost my hair, I lost a lot of weight and I have pictures before and after the trip. I...
Self-governed Sacramento homeless encampment rallies against inspection
Residents and representatives of a self-governed Sacramento homeless encampment rallied against an inspection on Thursday, arguing the city didn’t directly give them notice. The city scheduled the inspection of Camp Resolution with Safe Ground Sacramento, which leases the city-owned property. Both the city and the Central Valley Regional Water...
Tahoe area restrooms are works of art
TAHOE CITY — Visitors to four popular recreation sites managed by the USDA Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit will be greeted with a surprise when they step into the restroom facilities. Instead of blank walls inside the vault toilets, people will find beautiful murals painted by local artists through a project led by the LTBMU and the Tahoe Fund.
Forward progress stopped on Lehi Fire in Placer County
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Cal Fire battled a fire that threatened structures in Placer County Friday night. The fire had a "moderate rate of spread" and started burning near Lehi Lane in Newcastle, according to Cal Fire Nevada-Yuba-Placer. Fire officials say the fire was started by a lawnmower in dry grass.
Gabriel Flores Jr. and Ronal Ron on weight for Saturday fight
Lightweight Gabriel Flores Jr. and Ronal Ron are set for Saturday and the first-ever fight at Banner Island Ballpark, home of the Stockton (California) Ports. Flores (23-2, 8 KOs), 24, from Stockton, weighed in at 134.8 pounds. Ron (14-6, 11 KOs), 27, hailing from Chino Hills, California, by way of Venezuela, weighed in at 134.4 pounds.
Stockton drafting possible transparency rules for political consultants after grand jury report
Stockton city council members took a first step toward creating new transparency rules for political consultants and possibly establishing a city ethics commission. On Wednesday, the council's legislative committee told interim City Clerk Katherine Roland to draft policies that would require consultants working with local candidates and politicians to reveal basic information about their businesses and clients. ...
Jose Rodriguez-Remigio Wanted by Tracy Police for Alleged Domestic Violence
Tracy Police Department Press Release Re: Jose Rodriguez-Remigio Wanted. On July 18, 2024, at around 8:50 p.m., the Tracy Police Department responded to a domestic violence incident in the area of Winston Court and Colony Drive. During the initial investigation, officers determined that the suspect, Jose Rodriguez-Remigio (41-year-old from Tracy), had committed an act of felony domestic violence and child endangerment, that led to the victims being transported to a local hospital for treatment, and later released.
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