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Exciting talent, impactful performances planned at Harris Center
FOLSOM — Harris Center for the Arts has announced its Harris Center Presents 2024-25 season of internationally acclaimed concerts and performances. Detailed information on each event, including the Broadway Series highlighted in an earlier article, can be found at HarrisCenter.net.
Folsom Pro Rodeo returns amid extreme heat wave
FOLSOM, Calif. — The Folsom Pro Rodeo kicks off Wednesday night. It's a tradition that’s brought entertainment to the community for more than 60 years. The first night of the rodeo falls in the middle of a heat wave, and organizers are preparing to make sure guests and animals stay cool. They're offering complementary water and sunscreen.
Creativity in the Capital: Aaron Carnes and Mendes on underground music scenes and DIY movements to self-discovery
Writer Aaron Carnes fights for the music he believes in. It’s a very niche genre and a necessary fight. His tactics come in the form of his book and podcast called “In Defense of Ska.” The book explores the history of ska as it travels from its roots in Jamaica to the United Kingdom, to the States and explores where it has gone and will go next.
Sacramento Kings Stand Firm on Keeping Keegan Murray Amid Trade Rumors
The Sacramento Kings have declared Keegan Murray unavailable in trade talks despite fan pressure for a significant change after missing the playoffs. Murray's sophomore season showed improvement, but questions remain about his All-Star potential as his three-point percentage declined. Murray made 206 three-pointers in his first year, becoming the all-time...
California Diversity Awards Celebrates Achievements and Highlight Growth of Diverse Small Businesses
The California African American Chamber of Commerce, the CalAsian Chamber of Commerce and Hispanic Chambers of Commerce hosted their third Annual Diversity Awards on June 27 in Sacramento. The awards luncheon celebrated corporate, legislative, and business leaders who are champions of small diverse businesses in California. The program also featured...
Sacramento Valley Braces for Extreme Independence Day Heat Wave with Temperatures Soaring Above 110 Degrees
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Sacramento has issued an Excessive Heat Warning for the Sacramento Valley, Delta, and foothills through Tuesday at 11 PM, ensuring a sweltering Independence Day weekend. The NWS also advises of "widespread Major to Extreme HeatRisk into the middle of next week," affecting outdoor holiday plans and posing serious health and safety concerns. Californians are urged to prepare for soaring temperatures as parts of the state brace to endure the scorching weather that could easily crack the 110-degree mark.
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.
Former Cal center Fardaws Aimaq to play on Kings summer league team
By Jake Curtis, Cal Sports Report: Former Cal center/forward Fardaws Aimaq is still holding out hope of playing in the NBA, and getting invited to play for the Sacramento Kings’ summer league team is the first step in that process. And presumably he will get some national television exposure in his first summer game on Saturday against the Lakers and Bronny James.
Two men found dead in Northern California river on Fourth of July, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — Two men died from drowning on Thursday after their bodies were found in a river in Northern California, according to the Nevada County Consolidated Fire Department. The agency said that around 1:30 p.m., they were called to Highway 49 and the Yuba River along with the California Highway Patrol’s Air Operations team for […]
Californians are struggling to pay their credit card bills
Several California cities are leading the United States with residents facing a rise in credit card delinquencies. A new report from WalletHub found that Chula Vista, a suburb of San Diego, has seen the greatest increase in residents struggling to pay their credit card bills, with an 85% rise in credit card delinquencies in the […]
2 Powerball tickets worth about $400,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? Two Powerball lottery tickets worth just under $400,000 were sold in California during the July 3 drawing. According to California Lottery's website late Wednesday night, a ticket worth $397,355 was sold at Best Buy Liquor in Sanger and a second ticket of monetary value was sold at Rotten Robbie in Forestville, California.
Aaron Rodgers donates money to help Northern California evacuees in his home county
NFL star Aaron Rodgers is stepping up to help Thompson Fire evacuees in Northern California. The New York Jets quarterback, who is from Chico in Butte County, together with the North Valley Community Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants on Wednesday to organizations that are helping some of the tens of thousands of people impacted by the wildfire burning near Oroville.
Supreme Court gives cities in California and beyond more power to crack down on homeless camps
The U.S. Supreme Court in June granted cities more power to arrest, cite and fine people who sleep outside in public places — overturning six years of legal protections for homeless residents in California and other western states. In Grants Pass v. Johnson, the court sided with Grants Pass...
IID approves potential hefty payments for farmers to not grow hay in hot months
Farmers could be paid not to make hay while the sun shines, per a new Imperial Irrigation District payment schedule and other actions authorized Tuesday aimed at shoring up the Colorado River's dwindling reservoirs and coping with low forage prices. If all goes as planned, growers and owners of farm...
Burt’s Bees data privacy class action lawsuit investigation
Burt’s Bees data privacy violations: Who’s affected?. Have you purchased products from www.burtsbees.com? Do you live in California, Washington, Pennsylvania, Florida or Massachusetts? An investigation has been launched into allegations that the personal care company risked consumers’ data privacy by improperly tracking their browsing activity with PayPal cookies. Fill out the form on this page to see if you qualify to join this class action lawsuit investigation.
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