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Sacramento-based organization extends deadline for free or low-cost home improvement program
The window to submit applications for free or low-cost home repairs in a West Sacramento neighborhood has been extended. The Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is looking for applicants for its "Rock the Block" program until July 12, with the actual home improvement happening on Oct. 11 and 12.
No Injuries Reported as Vehicle Rams Into Fair Oaks Apartment Building Near Sunrise Boulevard
In an unexpected turn of events on Thursday morning, a vehicle found its way crashing into the side of a Fair Oaks apartment complex. As reported by KCRA, the incident occurred near Sunrise Boulevard on Gastman Way, with the emergency call logged at approximately 11:41 a.m. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire...
First Spare the Air Alert of the year issued in the Sacramento area
(FOX40.COM) — Air quality officials in the Sacramento area issued the first Spare the Air Alert of the year for Friday and Saturday due to the bad air quality brought on in part by smoke from wildfires and Fourth of July fireworks, increased driving because of the holiday weekend, and the high heat. Officials from […]
Woman in wheelchair dies after hit by big rig in Sacramento's Arden-Arcade area
ARDEN-ARCADE, Calif. — A woman in a motorized wheelchair was hit and killed by a big rig Friday morning in the Arden-Arcade area of Sacramento County, California Highway Patrol said. CHP was dispatched around 10:20 a.m. to the crash site at Fulton Avenue and Alta Arden Expressway. The roadway...
Sacramento Swelters Under Excessive Heat Warning, NWS Urges Caution Amid Elevated Fire Risk
As Sacramento continues to grapple with scorching temperatures, the National Weather Service in Sacramento warns of an extended dangerous heat event through early next week. In an announcement that provides no solace for residents seeking relief, the NWS has issued an Excessive Heat Warning effective until 11 PM Tuesday for the Valley, Delta, and foothills. NWS Sacramento also cautions an elevated fire weather risk due to the blistering heat and dry landscape.
Sacramento Republic FC celebrates fan milestone at home game
(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento Republic FC celebrated one of its fans before Wednesday’s match against Las Vegas Lights FC. The USL Championship, the league in which Republic FC plays, welcomed Steven Mansi as its one millionth fan to watch a match this year at the Heart Health Park gates. After walking through the gate, Mansi was […]
Farm-to-Fork Friday: Dirtbag Tea Company's summertime iced tea and breakfast pizza
Summertime iced tea is refreshing, especially when it's organic tea. On this week's Farm-to-Fork Friday, KCRA 3's Lisa Gonzales takes us to a new cafe in Orangevale from Dirtbag Tea Company and shows off a popular farmer's market loose-leaf tea and their breakfast pizza. See more coverage of top California...
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are all on the ballot in California this November
Forced labor, same-sex marriage and shoplifting are among the 10 statewide ballot measures that California voters are set to consider in November.The California secretary of state assigned proposition numbers to the measures on Wednesday after the Legislature added two more bond proposals to the ballot.Here's a look at what voters will decide in November:Proposition 2This asks voters for permission to borrow $10 billion for public school construction and repairs. Most of the money, $8.5 billion, would go to elementary and secondary schools. The rest, or $1.5 billion, would go to community colleges. No money would be available for the California...
Family saves their son from deadly drowning at Northern California lake
(FOX40.COM) — What could have been a deadly outcome for a 13-year-old boy and a tragedy for his family on Thursday ended remarkably thanks to quick thinking, according to Calaveras Consolidated Fire. The teen was drowning near Wrinkle Cove at Hogan Lake when his father, mother and brother entered the water and pulled him to […]
$14 Million Settlement: Microsoft Corporation Agrees to Reform Leave Policies After Allegations of Retaliation Against Employees
Microsoft Corporation has agreed to a $14 million settlement with the California Civil Rights Department over allegations of penalizing employees who took medical or family-care leave, resolving claims of unfair treatment dating back to 2017. Microsoft Corporation to Pay $14 Million Settlement in California Civil Rights Case Over Alleged Employee Leave Discrimination According to the […]
California Democrat reminds delegates party rules don’t require them to vote for Biden at DNC
Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA) didn’t go as far as some of his colleagues but did lay down cover for pledged delegates who might be nervous about casting a vote for President Joe Biden at the Democratic National Convention. There has been a surge in interest about how, if at all, Democrats could replace Biden at […]
$10 billion green bond measure to appear on November ballots
A $10 billion statewide bond measure that would fund a range of environmental resilience and other projects will appear on the November ballot after the passage this week of a bill to place it before voters.Major projects funded by the bond revenue would include drinking water infrastructure and wildfire prevention.Passed as Senate Bill 867 on Wednesday, it was numbered by the end of the day by Secretary of State Shirley Weber as Proposition 4. It was one of 10 propositions numbered for the statewide ballot in November, including a separate bond measure for K-12 school infrastructure. Prop. 4, formally titled the...
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