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Sacramento County Main Jail inmate dead, another found 'unresponsive' but OK
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — One inmate died at the Sacramento County Main Jail Friday morning days after being brought in, according to officials. The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to a cell around 11:15 a.m. to find two unresponsive inmates. Both were removed from the cell and given first aid and Narcan.
Point Fire in Bay Point at 471 acres, 40 percent contained, evacuation orders lifted
(KRON) — Evacuation orders for the Point Fire burning between Concord and Bay Point have been lifted, Cal Fire said on Saturday. All evacuated homes have since been repopulated. As of Saturday morning, the fire, which broke out off Evora Road on Friday afternoon, has burned 471 acres and is 40 percent contained. Forward progress […]
First West Nile Virus death since 2006 reported in Contra Costa County
One dead bird, five sentinel chickens test positive for virus, all in Oakley. A Contra Costa resident died this month from West Nile virus infection, underscoring the need for everyone in the county to take precautions against mosquito-borne illness. The death of an adult man who lived in East County...
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.
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...
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...
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 —...
Sawdust Art Festival Extends Philanthropic Hand to Local Artists
Festival exhibitors donate original works to benefit the Artists’ Benevolence Fund auction. Since its genesis in 1967, the Sawdust Art Festival has played an indispensable role in supporting the careers of Laguna Beach artists. With its two annual events—the summer festival, held from June to August, and Winter Fantasy in November and December—the Sawdust Art Festival organization was founded to engage and educate visitors on Laguna’s remarkable art culture.
Vallejo Police Investigate 14th Homicide of 2024 Following Late-Night Shooting
On Wednesday, at around 11:34 P.M., the Vallejo Police Department's Patrol Division responded to a shooting report near Sonoma Boulevard and Louisiana Street. Officers arrived to find an adult male with at least one gunshot wound. They provided medical assistance until paramedics arrived, but despite their efforts, the man died at the scene, according to the Vallejo Police Department.
Applications Open for Ten New Affordable Homes in Folsom's Historic District by Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento
In a move that underscores the push for more affordable housing solutions in the Sacramento region, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento is now fielding applications for ten new homes in Folsom's Historic District. The development, announced via social media by the City of Folsom and reported by ABC10, consists of a mixture of single-family homes offering four bedrooms, two bathrooms, and two stories, as well as smaller cottages providing two bedrooms and a single bathroom.
UCLA Watching Speedy 2027 WR Osani Gayles
This article was written by 247Sports recruiting expert Brandon Huffman. Stockton (Calif.) St. Mary's 2027 receiver Osani Gayles had a monster spring and summer and his recruitment has taken off as a result. Gayles is closing in on double-digit offers mere weeks before his sophomore season starts.
Massive Four-Alarm Blaze Engulfs Recycling Facility in South Sacramento, Firefighters Battle to Protect Nearby Areas
Nearly 100 firefighters were called into action to contain a blaze at a recycling facility in south Sacramento on Thursday, per reports from the Sacramento Fire Department. Smoke billowed high above Florin Perkins Road as a four-alarm fire engulfed the area, initially sparked by what was thought to be a trash fire before escalating, according to ABC10. This particularly dense smoke plume could be witnessed across the city, with sightings as far as Stockton reported, prompting a strong advisory from Sac Metro Air District for residents to remain indoors or vacate the vicinity to avoid breathing in the unhealthy smoke.
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