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California deploys firefighting taskforce to Oregon as wildfires blaze
(The Center Square) - California Gov. Gavin Newsom deployed 80 firefighters and 15 fire engines to Oregon following a request for assistance from Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek as tens of thousands of acres burn. According to the latest Oregon state government data, there are currently 95 active fires and over 332,000 acres have burned within the last week. A combination of triple digit weather and lightning storms that brought over 1,000 lightning strikes in the past week have driven the state’s fires to critical levels. ...
West Sacramento receives $30k to replace old drinking water fountains at parks
(FOX40.COM) — The city of West Sacramento received $30,000 on Thursday to replace drinking fountains that are in need of upgrades at some of its parks. The funding comes from the nonprofit West Sac Play, which raised the money to replace five water fountains that are “past their prime” with hydration stations. The city was […]
Car crash reported on Bandalin Court in West Sacramento
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A car crash was reported Friday morning on Bandalin Court off Mareca Way in West Sacramento. Emerangey medical services were dispatched to the scene around 11:34 a.m. An unoccupied car rolled reportedly back into another vehicle and then hit a garage door, according to dispatcher...
Rancho Cordova Man Sentenced to 15 Years for Drug Importation and Money Laundering
A Rancho Cordova man has been handed a 15-year prison sentence for his involvement in drug importation and money laundering operations. Adan Navarro, aged 30, was convicted on charges related to the conspiracy to import and distribute heroin, methamphetamine, and fentanyl pills, as well as to launder money to Mexico, the U.S. Attorney's Office reported.
50 people cited or arrested in operation against retail theft at Sacramento-area Target
50 people were arrested or cited in connection with a retail theft at a North Highlands Target over the weekend, and law enforcement agencies are seeking reforms to the state's theft laws to address the increasing brazenness of these crimes.
Sacramento police seek public's help in finding missing elderly man
SACRAMENTO, California — The Sacramento Police Department is requesting the community's assistance in locating a 71-year-old at-risk missing person, Rocky Mathews. Mathews, who is 5'8" and weighs 160 pounds, has gray hair and brown eyes. He was last seen on July 19 around 10 a.m. near Bruceville Road and Alpine Frost Drive, according to a press release from the Sacramento Police Department. Mathews was wearing a red and black hat, red and black flannel shirt, black undershirt, Dickies-style shorts above the knee, white socks pulled up, black 49er gloves, and was carrying a black cane.
Crews mopping up vegetation fire that threatened structures in south Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Firefighters are mopping up a vegetation fire in south Sacramento County. Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District crews were dispatched around 1:23 p.m. Friday to Lakha Circle off Rhinelander Way. Officials said 33 acres burned in the fire. Forward progress has been stopped, according to Sac Metro Fire.
States force green transition in public transportation despite taxpayer burden
(The Center Square) – Despite a hefty taxpayer price tag, several states are requiring cities to transition their public transportation to emitting zero greenhouse gasses. Since 2022, seven states have passed laws to transition to zero-emission school buses. In Illinois, a law passed last year requiring all transit agencies to purchase zero-emission buses by 2026. Similar legislation was passed in California, Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland and New York. ...
Sacramento Kings’ Projected Starting Lineup and Rotation Analysis for 2024 Season
The Sacramento Kings' 2024 preseason depth chart, starting lineup, and rotation are projected, focusing on players under regular contracts and excluding those on two-way deals. Point Guard: De'Aaron Fox; Malik Monk; Jordan McLaughlin; Devin Carter. Shooting Guard: Keon Ellis; Kevin Huerter. Small Forward: DeMar DeRozan; Jalen McDaniels. Power Forward: Keegan...
Megan Pagnini wins Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant
– The California Mid-State Fair announced that 18-year-old Megan Pagnini of Paso Robles has been crowned the 2024 Miss California Mid-State Fair Queen and Miss Congeniality. Ashlee Holt, 18, of Paso Robles, was named 1st Runner Up, and Logan Rutherford, 21, of Paso Robles, was named 2nd Runner Up. Vanessa Pinedo, 18, of Paso Robles, won the Talent Competition with her Folklorico dance to “Son de la Negra.” Hailey Terrell, 17, of Templeton, won the Interview Competition.
California to impose first-ever permanent water restrictions
CALIFORNIA - The first-ever permanent water restrictions were approved this month for cities and towns in California. The State Water Resources Control Board adopted new rules that will phase in cutbacks for water suppliers across the state. Enforcement of the conservation is expected to start in 2027. This is to...
Housing, immigrant services, homelessness prevention face cuts in California budget
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program cuts" and maintains $22.2 billion in reserves at the end of the 2024-25 fiscal year thanks to delays and deferrals that will ultimately impact low-income households and Californians of color, according to the governor's website. ...
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