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Woodland's Fourth of July fireworks show canceled after 'serious' staff injuries at other event
WOODLAND, Calif. — The city of Woodland's Fourth of July fireworks show is no longer happening on this year's holiday. A release from the city said its contractor that helps put on the show "experienced serious staff injuries at a fireworks event" on Wednesday. The city said it plans...
'This is the place to be': Californians flock to Lake Tahoe for Fourth of July to escape heat wave
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — People packed South Lake Tahoe for the Fourth of July, with many wanting to avoid theextreme heat hitting other areas of California. Triple-digit temperatures continue to impact parts of the state, including Sacramento. That is why Sacramento resident Sharon Silvas came to South Lake Tahoe with her grandchildren to celebrate Independence Day.
Independence Day 2024 was one of the hottest on record for Northern California
Independence Day 2024 will go down as one of the hottest on record for parts of Northern California. Downtown Sacramento reached a high temperature of 109 degrees on Thursday afternoon. That is one degree shy of the daily record of 110 degrees set in 1991. That is according to data shared by the National Weather Service at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday evening.
Environmental opposition to vital Sacramento-area highway project is ridiculous
A chronic highway bottleneck between Sacramento and Davis plagues a portion of Interstate 80, one of the nation's most important transcontinental routes. Environmental groups are trying to derail a project to address it.
Hundreds of volunteers help keep animals calm at Sacramento shelter during July 4th fireworks
SACRAMENTO — The Fourth of July can be a very stressful time for animals with all the booms and pops of fireworks going off.More than 270 volunteers are spending their Fourth of July helping keep animals calm at the Bradshaw Shelter. The loud booms and bangs on Independence Day can be very stressful for pets, especially ones confined to a cage.That's why Sacramento County invites community members to read, sing and play music for animals in its kennels."They're all really calm," said. "They're not stressed at all."It's a program that's been around since 2019 and is growing in popularity."We have...
Thompson Fire North of Sacramento, CA prompts Evacuations
A state of emergency has been declared in Butte County, CA due to the Thompson Fire which has burned nearly 3,550 acres and is at 0% containment Wednesday. The cause of the fire is under investigation as of Wednesday after it began midmorning on Tuesday, July 2nd. Over 1400 firefighters are battling the blaze, the 3rd largest in California currently.
Sacramento Fireworks- The Danger of Tradition
For many people, July 4th is synonymous with fireworks. Who hasn’t enjoyed a summer evening in a friend’s backyard or a park, watching vibrant displays light up the night sky?. However, this cherished Independence Day tradition poses significant dangers in wildfire-prone California, especially during hot and dry spells...
'Real American Hero,' Sacramento World War II veteran honored in Pocket July 4th Parade
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Thousands of people lined the streets in the Pocket area for the 30th annual Fourth of July Parade. Floats, marching bands, children, politicians and veterans took part in the parade. For the first time, a new participant, World War II veteran Ken Mar, took part in...
California Mayors, Cardroom Employees Protest Bill That Would Let Tribes Bring Lawsuits Over Exclusivity
More than 100 protestors, including local mayors and cardroom employees, gathered in Sacramento on Tuesday to protest Senate Bill SB 549, known as the Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act. The bill, which California lawmakers are considering in the Assembly, would allow California Native American tribes to sue cardrooms over the claim that the privately owned cardrooms are violating the tribes’ rights to exclusively offer Las Vegas-style casino gambling in California.
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.
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