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$500 Reward Offered for Information About Grand Larceny Suspect
Secret Witness is offering a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest of a grand larceny suspect. According to the Carson City Sheriff's Office, 45-year-old Cecilia Garcia allegedly befriended and exploited an 86-year-old Carson City man and stole his truck. The truck was found on Monday, July 15 near...
Barracuda Championship, Round 3: How to watch, live scores, tee times, TV times
The Barracuda Championship, contested at Tahoe Mountain Club in Truckee, California, is the final Additional Event of the season and played adjacent to The Open Championship. Though not a co-sanctioned event with the DP World Tour, it offers 50 spots to DP World Tour players. With less than a month until the FedExCup Playoffs begin, precious points are up for grabs.
Folsom Fire announces 14 department promotions
Surrounded by their peers, family members and in the company of city leaders and members of the community, 14 members of the Folsom Fire Department took the stage at the Folsom Community Center this week where they were recognized for their dedicated service to the department and promoted in rank for a variety of positions, including that of Division Chief, Battalion Chief, Captain and Engineer.
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...
Reno Fire Department Holds Swift Water Training
The Reno Fire Department was at Wingfield Park on Saturday July 20 hosting Swift Water Training for the Technical Large Animal Rescue Team known as LRTC (Least resistance Training Concepts). The training began with a classroom portion at the beginning of the day and around 11 a.m. that training was...
San Francisco Man Arrested for Armed Carjacking in Colma, Stolen Reno PD Firearm Recovered
A carjacking incident in Colma led to the arrest of a San Francisco resident last night. According to the Colma Police Department, officers were dispatched to the Serra Center parking lot at about 7:45 PM following the report of a carjacking involving a firearm. The victim reported to officers on site that a male suspect had brandished a weapon and forcibly taken their vehicle.
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 […]
Summer Reading Challenge 2024 Finale
Close out the Summer Reading Challenge with a bang!. Help us give a riotous Roseville welcome to our very special guests, The Conservation Ambassadors. These real-life heroes have been caring for and housing displaced wildlife for over 35 years. Meet some of their furry friends in the basketball court, then stop by the Riley Library if you still need to grab any last book prizes. Join us from 10:00-11:00am Saturday, August 3 at the Mahany Fitness Center Gym. This event is open to readers of all ages. No registration required.
Tracy police looking for domestic violence suspect
TRACY, Calif. — The Tracy Police Department is looking for a man who allegedly injured multiple people in a reported case of domestic violence. The Tracy Police Department says it happened around 9 p.m. Thursday near Winston Court and Colony Drive. Detectives say the suspect, 41-year-old Jose Rodriguez-Remigio, committed...
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...
Maidu wins Section 4 title after 13-3 win
For the second time in as many tournaments, the Maidu 10-11 All-Stars showed the true team they are in the championship game. After losing to Lakeside, 9-8, in the first District 54 title game, Maidu came out the following day and beat Lakeside, 7-1. After losing yesterday to Fair Oaks Orangevale, 3-1, Maidu came out and convincingly beat them, 13-3, in four innings.
Giant lake suddenly returns 130 years after vanishing
Tulare Lake, located in California’s San Joaquin Valley, was once one of the largest bodies of freshwater in the whole of the US.But, some 130 years ago it disappeared – thanks largely to the greed of colonialists, who drained its waters to create arable farmland.And yet, last year, the once-cherished lake suddenly reemerged, bringing with it both positive and painful effects.Back in the late 19th Century, Tulare stretched more than 100 miles long and 30 miles wide, and was “the largest body of freshwater west of the Mississippi River”, Vivian Underhill of Northeastern University explained in a news release.At this...
Mega Millions ticket worth $540,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $279 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be a half-million dollars richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $548,195 was sold at a Vons on North Figueroa Street in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles.
E-40 brings hip hop greatness to Tahoe
STATELINE, Nev. — Late-Nite Productions & One Vision Entertainment present Lake Tahoe Summer Jam 2024, featuring E-40, one of the biggest and most influential names in Bay Area hip hop. LaRussell will perform to warm up the show. The Summer Jam place on Saturday, July 27, at Bally's Lake...
In a California gold rush town, some Black families are fighting for land taken from their ancestors
COLOMA, Calif. (AP) — In a tiny town where the California gold rush began, Black families are seeking restitution for land that was taken from their ancestors to make way for a state park now frequented by fourth graders learning about the state’s history. Their efforts in Coloma,...
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