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Draft analyst compares Sacramento Kings draft pick Devin Carter to Derrick White
The Sacramento Kings have had a great offseason. They retained Malik Monk, executed a sign-and-trade for DeMar DeRozan, and added some nice depth at center and point guard. But arguably more important than all of that, it seems they knocked their 13th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft out of the park by selecting Devin Carter.
Folsom Housing Market Mid-Year Numbers are In
We’re just past the half-way mark of 2024, and it’s a good time to assess the Folsom housing market. Is it a buyer’s market? Some say ‘yes’ as the high interest rates have put home ownership out of reach for many. Is it a seller’s...
Folsom Police seek community help to locate missing woman
The Folsom Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating an “at risk” missing person, Terri Thompson-Liggett. Thompson-Liggett, 67, is described as a white female, 5 feet 1 inch tall. She was last seen wearing a t-shirt and black pants. She was driving a Toyota Camry which relatives say is dark blue in color with California license plate 7YEL129. Her last known location was Thursday evening near Green Valley Road in El Dorado County, according to information released by the Folsom Police Department Friday evening.
‘Not off the table’: Could Sacramento’s summer heat prompt changes to the state fair schedule?
(FOX40.COM) — The California State Fair endured record-breaking heat this summer, which has prompted discussions about why the annual event takes place during the hottest time in Sacramento. Summer 2024 has been a hot one for Sacramento, with the fair’s first weekend falling under an Excessive Heat Warning, and the city already eclipsing last year’s […]
Reports of vehicle fire on Interstate 80 in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A vehicle reportedly caught fire on eastbound Interstate 80 in Natomas on Friday afternoon. The emergency crews responded to reports of the fire near Truxel Road around 4:55 p.m. The California Highway Patrol online logs indicate that the vehicle was fully engulfed. The status of the...
Sacramento teen missing since April is found safe in Portland, Sacramento police say
A 17-year-old Sacramento girl missing for more than a month was found safe in Portland, the Sacramento Police Department said. The teen was last seen on April 19. Police said she was located on July 18. The person she was with had two felony warrants out of Sacramento County related...
SJC Public Services recuperate from global computer outage
Around 5 a.m. on Friday, July 19th, the Stockton Police Department experienced a technical glitch that affected the onboard computers in the department’s squad cars. Police officers were unable to connect to the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), which gives law enforcement access to information vital to their duty as well as a messaging system for federal, inter-state and local law enforcement.
Person found dead in Modesto home that caught fire, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — A person was found dead inside a home in Modesto on Thursday morning after the city’s fire department extinguished a fire that spread from one home to another. The Modesto Fire Department said on Facebook around 2:30 p.m. that the incident occurred on Concord Avenue, about a half-mile northwest of Roosevelt Park. “First […]
Sacramento police search for woman who has been missing for several days
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing woman who it said is at risk. Rubi Mani, 46, hasn’t been seen since Monday night, according to SPD. Mani is described as being 5 feet and 2 inches tall with black hair and blue eyes. She was reportedly […]
Sacramento Kings continue to try and replace void left by Jordi Fernandez
The Sacramento Kings and head coach Mike Brown continue their mission of trying to fill the void by Jordi Fernandez and the other coaches that went with him (more on this in a moment) by adding new assistants to their staff. On Thursday, it was reported that Jim Moran was...
iHeartMedia Sacramento Names Steve Darnell Metro President
IHeartMedia announced today that Steve Darnell has been named Metro President for Sacramento, CA, effective immediately. iHeartMedia Sacramento has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than seven stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.
Sacramento Banana Festival Returns to Land Park with Global Cultural Celebrations and Charitable Mission
Sacramento is getting its annual dose of potassium in the sweetest of ways as the Sacramento Banana Festival readies to peel back into Land Park for its 13th year. The event, set for August 17 and 18, doubles as a celebration of global cultures that honor the banana as more than a fruit, but as a staple that bridges food, art, and culture across Africa, Asia, and the Americas. With festivities spanning from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and until 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, the festival aims to combine eclectic experiences for anyone looking to quickly engage in the joy of communal feasting and performance.
Stockton Invites Residents to Leave Their Mark by Naming New City Parks
Hey Stocktonians, here's your shot at local immortality: the City of Stockton is ready to play the name game, this time for three parks-in-the-making. Local residents can submit their suggestions for the yet unnamed expanses located at the corners of Westlake and Scott Creek Drives, Valens Way and Orbison Lane, and Parliament Street and Skynard Way. Anyone looking to have their say in these urban green spaces' legacy can go ahead and pitch those ideas until the clock hits 5:30 p.m. on September 30. The city isn't just looking for any old names, though; they've got criteria. Names that give a nod to long-timers who've put in over a quarter-century serving the community are welcome, as are those that mirror the area's geography or hark back to some slice of Stockton history, as reported by FOX40.
Woman Faces Homicide, DUI Charges in Vehicle Collision Death of Vacaville Police Officer
A woman was arrested for allegedly fatally striking a Vacaville police officer with her vehicle while under the influence. In a press release, the Solano area California Highway Patrol announced that Officer Matthew Bowen had succumbed to injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop on the morning of Thursday, July 11.
Stockton nonprofit donors react to candidate speeches at councilmember Padilla event
Two Stockton nonprofits barred from participating in political activity donated supplies to a city council member's cookout Saturday where political candidates talked about elections onstage, the nonprofits’ leaders said Thursday. On July 20, District 1 Councilmember Michele Padilla held a public cookout at Michael Faklis Park in north Stockton. At the event, four candidates —...
Sacramento: SMUD’s $10 million state grant advances long-duration battery storage technology
California Energy Commission funding supports SMUD’s decarbonization goals. Sacramento, Calif. – SMUD’s long-duration battery storage project in partnership with ESS Tech, Inc. has been awarded a $10 million grant from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate a groundbreaking 3.6-megawatt, 8-hour iron flow battery project and set the foundation for future large-scale battery deployments and manufacturing at energy centers in Sacramento.
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