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Looking ahead: When will the extreme heat end?
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It's been quite a start to July across Northern California. The last day of June kicked off this stretch of 100°+ heat and we've only been warming up since then. We've been warning about this extreme heat, not only for how hot it is but...
Lost Pet Fees Waived Through July 15th
While fireworks and holiday events are great for humans, the loud noises can be frightening for pets who may flee or run away. In order to quickly reunite scared, stray animals with their owners, Sacramento County’s Bradshaw Animal Shelter is waiving owner redemption fees through July 15, 2024, except for animals in any ongoing investigation, and confiscated or quarantined animals.
City extends cooling center operations to July 10
Due to the continuing high temperatures, the City of Sacramento is extending cooling center operations at the Outreach and Engagement Center and the Sam & Bonnie Pannell Community Center. The OEC (3615 Auburn Blvd.) now will provide weather respite through 8 a.m. Wednesday, July 10. The center can accommodate up...
Data Report: How the City responded to homelessness June 24-30
The City of Sacramento has released its weekly progress report for the City’s Incident Management Team responding to homelessness. From June 24-30, the City of Sacramento received 861 calls to 311 customer service related to unsheltered individuals. Through the work of the IMT, 749 calls were closed, meaning that...
Sacramento Native Serves Aboard USS George Washington
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Quartermaster 3rd Class Theresa K. Ulbera, from Sacramento, California, assigned to navigation department, raises a flag aboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, June 18, 2024. George Washington is deployed as part of Southern Seas 2024 which seeks to enhance capability, improve interoperability, and strengthen maritime partnerships with countries throughout the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility through joint, multinational, and interagency exchanges and cooperation. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Roselia Garcia.
Sacramento Fireworks- The Danger of Tradition
For many people, July 4th is synonymous with fireworks. Who hasn’t enjoyed a summer evening in a friend’s backyard or a park, watching vibrant displays light up the night sky?. However, this cherished Independence Day tradition poses significant dangers in wildfire-prone California, especially during hot and dry spells...
Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet Kicks Off 14th Annual 'Independence from Hunger’ Food Drive
CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - Grocery Outlet Bargain Market, located in 10 states, has launched its 14th annual Independence from Hunger® Food Drive to combat food insecurity and support families in vulnerable and disadvantaged communities. Locally, from now through July 31, Citrus Heights Grocery Outlet at 6059 Greenback Lane...
Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
Thousands of people ordered to evacuate during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said.
Dangerous, record-breaking heat expected to continue spreading across U.S.
Roughly 130 million people were under threat Saturday and into next week from a long-running heat wave that already has broken records with dangerously high temperatures — and is expected to shatter more from East Coast to West Coast, forecasters said.Oppressive heat and humidity could team up to spike temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit in parts of the Pacific Northwest, the Mid-Atlantic and the Northeast, said Jacob Asherman, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service.In Oregon, records could be broken in cities including Eugene, Portland and Salem, Asherman said. Dozens of other records throughout the U.S. could fall, Asherman said, causing millions...
Here are the 10 big issues already on the California ballot in November
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — After months of signature gathering, litigating and legislative wrangling, the final list of measures on the Nov. 5 ballot is set. The Legislature directed the Secretary of State’s office on Wednesday to assign numbers to several, and the office set the others. Proposition 2: Borrow...
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