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Crabs’ PEL hopes take a hit as Potters rout the Mudcats
That will be the rallying cry for the Humboldt Crabs on Saturday as the race for second place in the Pacific Empire League goes down to the wire. On Friday night, the Lincoln Potters broke a deadlock with the Crabs for second in the standings with a comfortable 13-1 win over the Solano Mudcats.
Danville's Maggie Steffens leads USA to opening win vs. Greece in women's water polo
USA women’s water polo powered past Greece 15-6 on with goals from Danville's own Maggie Steffens, Jenna Flynn, Rachel Fattal and Maddie Musselman in the Paris Olympic opener on Saturday. 2024 Paris Olympics Jul 10. 2024 Paris Olympics May 27. Steffens is looking for her fourth gold medal at...
Skyrocketing PG&E rates hitting Central Valley harder than most parts of state
Energy bills are on the rise across Central California with what feels like no end in sight.Pierre Thiffeault, a Northwest Fresno resident, says his PG&E bill has skyrocketed.Just last month, he paid a little under $400, and now he's paying close to $1,000.Pierre says he's done all he can to cut his power use, but the bills keep going up."This one's $900. The next one is projected to be $1,100 for this next month. I'm like, that's just not fair," said Thiffeault.Even though he's taking measures to try and bring the bill down, he isn't seeing his bill budge at...
Most adorable 5-month-old shelter puppy guilty of ‘being so dang cute’ and stealing kisses
At the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency located in Modesto, California, a five-month-old German shepherd puppy named Cooler has been placed on the euthanasia list for Saturday. Multiple pleas have gone out on social media asking for help, but sadly, Cooler has received no interest. This little pup, dressed as a...
MLB Player Freddie Freeman’s Son Can’t ‘Stand or Walk’ After Hospitalization for Transient Synovitis
Courtesy of Chelsea Freeman/Instagram Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman rushed to the hospital to be with his son on Wednesday, July 25, after his team’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Freeman, 34, learned after the game that his wife, Chelsea, rushed their youngest, 3-year-old Maximus, to the emergency room after he experienced pain […]
I sold my car to a dealership for $53k to pay off a debt – they gave every excuse not to pay but still took the vehicle
ONE family was left fuming after a car dealership failed to pay them $53,000 but still took the vehicle. According to the family, they were planning on using the money to pay off debts. Jessica Haley and her husband, Brandon, said that in 2023, they sold their GMC Sierra Truck...
Central Valley Women’s Entrepreneurship Center opens Modesto office
The expansion into Modesto marks the center’s commitment to offering no-cost services to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across the Valley. The office seeks to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in Stanislaus, Merced, Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. “The new office extends Fresno State’s support developing entrepreneurs and...
San Francisco officials recommend wearing masks in some indoor spaces
SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) — The San Francisco Department of Public Health is recommending that people begin wearing masks again in some indoor settings. In a post published to X, formerly Twitter, on Friday, the department recommended people “consider” wearing masks in crowded indoor spaces. “Make this summer a healthy one for yourself and others,” the […]
Sewage Spill in Lake Tahoe; Tevis Cup Mourns Loss of Two Horses; Trail Conflicts Prompt New Initiative; More
At approximately 8 p.m. on July 18, a private contractor working in Carnelian Bay struck the North Tahoe Public Utility District’s main sewer export pipeline. Sewage from the pipeline overflowed into the nearby parking lot and reached Lake Tahoe. The pipeline has been repaired. Placer County Environmental Health, the...
Thousands evacuate season's biggest wildfire in northern California
A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said Friday. A total of 4,000 people have evacuated the towns of Cohasset and Forest Ranch, plus an additional 400 from the small city of Chico.
KCRA Weekend Roundup: Sacramento area things to do for July 26-28
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Looking for things to do this weekend? Here's a list of events happening in Northern California from Friday, July 26, through Sunday, July 28. Before you head out the door, check the latest forecast here. Sacramento-area events. Black Cowboys Parade and Blues Festival. Yeehaw! The 2nd...
Premiums for Covered California Health Insurance Set to Rise 8% in 2025
Premiums for health insurance sold through the state’s marketplace will increase by nearly 8% in 2025, Covered California officials announced this week. That’s a smaller increase than this year’s 10% hike, which was the biggest jump in Covered California insurance costs since 2018. Covered California Executive Director...
Hunter Biden lawyers threatened with sanctions for false statements in tax case
Hunter Biden‘s defense attorneys are facing the prospect of sanctions after a judge in California accused them of lying in a court filing about when special counsel David Weiss brought charges against the first son. Judge Mark Scarsi demanded in an order this week that Abbe Lowell and Mark Geragos, who are leading Biden’s defense […]
California Attorney General and Secretary of State files lawsuit against Fresno County
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Sacramento files a lawsuit against Fresno County challenging the recently passed initiative known as “Measure A.” The State says this measure bypasses a state law that moved these elections to presidential election cycles. The city is working with the state to strike down the measure. Fresno County says Sacramento should stay […]
Here's when Sacramento region athletes will be competing in the Olympics
PARIS, France — There are 131 Californian athletes who qualified for and are heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. America's Olympic team, Team U.S.A., includes 10 athletes from the Greater Sacramento region. Here's when you can see them competing for gold. Please note all times below are...
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