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Sacramento area hosts Memorial Day events honoring fallen troops
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Memorial Day is Monday, honoring U.S. armed forces who lost their lives defending their country. People can attend their choice of events in and around the Greater Sacramento area to help celebrate those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. Monday. Lodi Funeral Home Inc.:. Where: 5750 East...
Sacramento city council to vote on contract that could lead to Southside Park pool reopening
SACRAMENTO – The city of Sacramento appears finally ready to take the plunge and repair the Southside Park pool that has been closed for the past two summers. Drained, dry, and deserted, Sacramento's Southside pool is sitting in disrepair for the start of another scorching summer."I know a number of people that are really, really outraged," said Sarah Cox, the president of the Southside Neighborhood Association.CBS13 spoke to Cox last year when the city announced the pool would be closed a second summer in a row."It's huge for this part of the city because it is the only public pool...
Officials share water safety tips as Folsom Lake nears full capacity
FOLSOM – With the warm weather and the holiday weekend here, we're talking about water safety. First, the crowds at Folsom Lake were a bit sparser than anticipated for the start of Memorial Day weekend. The chilly weather was staving off the people for now. But as things start to warm up over the next few days and more people are enjoying the lake, it's important to remember the water is cold. "Oh man, I think it's going to be busy. It's going to be crazy busy. It needs to warm up a touch but other than that...
Hundreds celebrate Dragon Boat Festival in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO — Some incredible support was brought forward for the Asian community this week with hundreds celebrating the Dragon Boat Festival in Sacramento.I had a chance to co-host the event, and now we're seeing just how much of an impact this cultural celebration has on the community.It was a night of music, dancing and colorful cultural performances. The 29th annual Dragon Boat Festival was a celebration rich in Asian culture but one that transcends boundaries, stressing the importance of loyalty and commitment across the community.With more than 550 people who attended helping to raise more than $85,000, it proved to...
14 Sacramento libraries to provide free lunches for students over the summer
(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento-area kids will have an option for free meals this summer. The Sacramento Public Library announced it will provide free meals at 14 different libraries in Sacramento County. The Lunch at the Library program will begin June 18 and continue through Aug. 9 with meals distributed Tuesdays through Fridays from noon to 1 […]
Sacramento firefighters provide tips to ensure a safe Memorial Day
(FOX40.COM) — Memorial Day is finally here and agencies throughout Sacramento are reminding residents to prioritize safety as they start to enjoy their three-day weekend. Sacramento Metro Fire took to social media to share some “fire-tastic” tips to help families throughout the region stay safe. “Grill Master Do’s and Don’ts,” Metro Fire said on X. […]
Major construction on I-5 between Stockton and Sacramento will take years to complete, Caltrans says
(FOX40.COM) — A part of Interstate 5 that is traveled by over 100,000 vehicles daily is set to undergo a $123 million improvement that will begin within the next few weeks. According to Caltrans, drivers who frequently travel from Stockton to Sacramento on Interstate 5 will experience numerous lane shifts and road closures as workers […]
Safety officials urge waterway safety this Memorial Day weekend
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start of summer and for some, it's spent cooling off near a waterway. Officials hope everyone is careful to keep the holiday weekend safe. Saturday was cooler in temperature, seeing more people on the beach than in the water near...
New 4-lane road to Sacramento International Airport opens
SACRAMENTO – There is now one more way to get to the Sacramento International Airport as the Elkhorn Boulevard extension project celebrated a ribbon-cutting event Friday morning. The four-lane, one-mile-long roadway connects Elkhorn Boulevard and Interstate 5 to the airport. It will also help travelers coming from Natomas and Placer County. "It's going to connect this intermodal airport with our job center just over here that is booming as well as our neighborhood. This will really help improve the flow out here," Assemblymember Kevin McCarty said.The roughly $15 million project was paid for by state grants. The roadway also connects to the Amazon warehouses. It also includes curbs, gutters, sidewalks, ramps and traffic signals and leads to a free waiting area near the airport. Sacramento County Supervisor Phil Serna, Joe Cruz from the California Transportation Commission and Airport Director Cindy Nichol also spoke at Friday's ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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