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Comcast Business Names Jeff Ruben to Strategic Enterprise Exec Role
Comcast Business has named Jeff Ruben, a veteran communications and cybersecurity professional, to the role of strategic enterprise account executive for government and education in Southern California. Ruben, based in Torrance, has spent the last eight years working exclusively in gov-ed, “identifying and understanding the unique needs and challenges faced...
California joins 26 states in requiring students take personal finance class
(The Center Square) – Over half of U.S. states now require high school students to receive a financial literacy course before they graduate after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill passed by the California Legislature. With the passage of California’s law requiring schools to offer a course in personal finance by the 2027-28 school year and requiring the class of 2031 to receive at least one class, a total of 26 states now require students to take a course on how to manage money, according...
Sac Metro reports 45% increase in emergency calls this July 4th compared to last year
SACRAMENTO – Sacramento Metro Fire says 911 emergency calls were up 45% in the region this Fourth of July compared with last year."There were a lot of needs last night that thankfully we were able to meet. But it was extremely challenging," said Sac Metro Battalion Chief Parker Wilbourn.Wilbourn said firefighters were stretched to their limit on the Fourth of July."At one point, we were down countywide to 1-2 engines in the system. We were a complete drawdown because all of our resources were out either mitigating emergencies or traveling from one emergency, clearing that to go to another," Wilbourn...
'This is the place to be': Californians flock to Lake Tahoe for Fourth of July to escape heat wave
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — People packed South Lake Tahoe for the Fourth of July, with many wanting to avoid theextreme heat hitting other areas of California. Triple-digit temperatures continue to impact parts of the state, including Sacramento. That is why Sacramento resident Sharon Silvas came to South Lake Tahoe with her grandchildren to celebrate Independence Day.
Reno Achieves New Franchise Record in Consecutive Wins in Walk-off Victory Over Sacramento
Andres Chaparro came through in walk-off fashion, roping an RBI single in the bottom of the ninth to score Albert Almora and secure the Reno Aces (9-1, 44-41) 8-7 victory against the Sacramento River Cats (3-7, 47-38) on Thursday night at Greater Nevada Field. Reno extended their winning streak to nine games with the win, accomplishing a new franchise record in consecutive victories.
Woman dies after crashing into field in Elk Grove
ELK GROVE, Calif. — The Elk Grove Police Department is investigating a deadly crash on West Stockton Boulevard Friday night. Officials say a woman driving a Nissan SUV northbound on West Stockton Boulevard around 6:49 p.m. They say she crossed over into the southbound lane and crashed into the field on the west side of the roadway.
CAL FIRE's updated online wildfire map shows aircraft movements, live video
State fire officials have unveiled a newly upgraded online map to provide residents with timely information on wildfires. CAL FIRE's Incident Map displays information about all wildfires handled by the department that reach 10 acres in size or above, representatives said. "Californians and concerned loved ones can now get near-real-time...
Sutter Health Park hosts 11th annual Fourth on the Field fireworks show
WEST SACRAMENTO -- Sutter Health Park opened its gates Thursday evening to a line of people waiting to snag their perfect spot on the field and in the stadium to catch the dazzling fireworks display."We got here early to beat the crowds and to get this spot. The shade always starts right here," said Holli Wood with her kids on the field.The ballpark hosted the 11th annual Fourth on the Field celebration as the River Cats played an Independence Day away game.Before the fireworks, those in attendance rocked out to live music performed by Sacramento's own Dunsbar Road, shopped with...
Sizzling sellout; Heat doesn’t daunt Folsom rodeo fans on opening night
Despite the extraordinary triple digit temperatures that are keeping many hunkered down at home this week, Folsom’s Dan Russell Arena was host to a capacity crowd Wednesday night for the opening of the 6rd annual Folsom Pro Rodeo. Over its three-day run, some 22,000 fans are expected to pass through the gates at the event.
Illegal fireworks lead to arrests, citations and fires. Here's a short list
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Fireworks, fires and gunshots kept the Sacramento region's police and fire departments busy on the 4th of July. Despite the numerous warnings from local and state firefighters, people launched fireworks Thursday night. Fire crews responded to many fires in neighborhoods and fields. Here's a look at...
Independence Day 2024 was one of the hottest on record for Northern California
Independence Day 2024 will go down as one of the hottest on record for parts of Northern California. Downtown Sacramento reached a high temperature of 109 degrees on Thursday afternoon. That is one degree shy of the daily record of 110 degrees set in 1991. That is according to data shared by the National Weather Service at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday evening.
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