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CHP motorcycle patrols back on the road
Placerville’s California Highway Patrol office has brought back motorcycle patrol after nearly a decade-long hiatus, rolling out two bikes this far. CHP–Placerville temporarily halted the program in 2015 due to personnel transfers, retirements and lack of ridership interest; the bikes were transferred to another CHP agency. The law enforcement agency is revamping motorcycle patrols due to increases in resident population and daily traffic volume, according to Cmdr. Rick Hatfield.
Northern California forecast: Heat wave expected to peak Saturday with record-breaking temperatures
Northern California's long and intense heat wave is expected to peak on Saturday with record-breaking temperatures. Sacramento is forecast to reach 111 degrees Saturday afternoon. Several other valley spots will be around 110 degrees. Communities in the Foothills will see high temperatures ranging between 103 and 106 degrees. The early...
California Homicide Suspect Arrested at Nebraska Walmart After Week-Long Manhunt
A California homicide suspect was apprehended in Nebraska at a Walmart. The fugitive is also linked to the tragic shooting of a mother and daughter in Worcester. The arrest highlights the diligent efforts of law enforcement and specialized task forces. Breaking news out of Nebraska as local police apprehend a...
Teen detonated mortar under unmarked Sacramento County Sheriff's Office vehicle, deputies say
ANTELOPE, California — Several teens were detained Thursday night after they allegedly threw Molotov cocktails and mortars at oncoming traffic in Antelope. According to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, it happened in a neighborhood near Heartland Drive and Tetotom Park Way. Deputies say the teens were setting off...
Car crash reported on Highway 50 in Cameron Park
CAMERON PARK, Calif. — A crash involving a big rig and another vehicle was reported Friday morning in El Dorado County, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 7:12 a.m. to the crash site on eastbound Highway 50 near the offramp for Cambridge Road in Cameron Park.
Mosquito spraying planned for Monterey Park, Bassett
Hoping to counter an increase in the mosquito population that could raise the risk of illnesses such as West Nile virus, pesticide spraying will be conducted in select areas of Monterey Park and Bassett next week.
South Orange County residents decry proposal to build battery storage facility
A battle is brewing in south Orange County over a proposed lithium battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano."The initial designs of this project make it look a little like the port of L.A. and Long Beach in Laguna Niguel, with 1,100 shipping containers," said David Raslowsky of Laguna Niguel.Compass Energy Storage is proposing to build a 250-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) on 13 acres of land it owned by Saddleback Church.But in 2022, the city of San Juan Capistrano rejected the renewable company's application for the project. That's when Compass Energy Solutions decided to bypass the city's approval...
Family ID’s woman fatally shot near 105 freeway in South L.A.
SOUTH LOS ANGELES – Activists are calling for an investigation into a woman’s death after deputies arrived on the scene and failed to render aid while she suffered from multiple gunshot wounds on July 2. Deputies from the South Los Angeles Sheriff’s Station responded to the westbound freeway...
Former Dodgers All-Star Sentenced to Prison, Ex-LA Catcher DFA’d, Left-Handed Pitcher Thriving in AAA
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost again on Thursday, dropping the series to the Arizona Diamondbacks. They’ll look to bounce back on Friday night as they begin a three-game series with the Milwaukee Brewers. Here’s all the latest Dodgers news: Former Dodgers All-Star Sentenced to More Than 6 Years in Prison: Report Former Dodgers Catcher DFA’d …
Lakers Add Sharpshooting Guard Amid Underwhelming NBA Free Agency
The Los Angeles Lakers have been unable to add any star power via NBA free agency, but the team’s summer league roster has plenty of promise. Ahead of the California Classic and the Las Vegas NBA 2K25 Summer League, the Lakers dropped their roster which includes new addition guard Grayson Murphy. Here’s a look at the full roster below.
Lakers Interested in Reunion With Player They Regret Trading
The Los Angeles Lakers notably struck out with their top free agent targets so far in the offseason. They have been one of the quietest teams as they only brought in Bronny James and Dalton Knecht while extending the contracts of Max Christie and LeBron James. Fans are losing patience as the front office has turned its attention to the trade market.
9 people displaced after 4-alarm fire spreads to several homes in Modesto
MODESTO – Several people have been displaced after a four-alarm fire that damaged several Modesto homes the morning after the Fourth of July. Modesto Fire says crews responded to the scene near Terminal and Coldwell avenues just after 5 a.m.Firefighters found that a home under construction had caught fire. Flames were also started to spread to buildings on both sides of the structure. The fire prompted a four-alarm response, Modesto Fire says. Units from Oakdale and Turlock were brought in to help.Crews were able to contain the flames, but not before a duplex and two other residences were affected by the fire.A total of nine people have been displaced, Modesto Fire says. The main structure that caught fire is believed to be a total loss, but officials have not detailed the extent of damage the other homes suffered. Firefighters say two people also had to be evaluated for injuries at the scene, but both refused treatment. Exactly what started the fire is still under investigation.
Proven winner Mary Beth Gunn joins Pacific as head women’s tennis coach
When Mary Beth Gunn arrived at Southeast Missouri State University in 2016, she took over a program that finished 2-20 overall and had not posted a winning record in nine seasons. Fast forward to 2024, when Gunn was named head coach of University of the Pacific women’s tennis program after...
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures that California voters are set to consider in November. The California secretary of state assigned proposition numbers to the measures on Wednesday after the Legislature added two more bond proposals to the ballot.
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