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Cal Fire's air tankers at Sacramento McClellan Airport running around the clock to fight Park Fire
MCCLELLAN PARK – The battle to put out the flames stretches from Butte County to Sacramento County, as air tankers perform a delicate dance of taking off and landing, in an effort to put out the flames.The fight to put out fires is just as important on the ground as it is in the air. Over 100,000 gallons of fire retardant have been loaded up as of Friday into tankers to fight the Park Fire from here and that number keeps climbing as tankers keep flying in.Cal Fire's air tanker base at McClellan running around the clock. As one air...
Win a 4-Pack of Tickets to Golfland Sunsplash While You Listen to NOW This Weekend!
It’s NOW’s Summer of FOMO at Golfland Sunsplash in Roseville with over 30 rides and attractions. This weekend, you could score a 4-pack of tickets for you and your squad when you LIVE in the NOW!. Listen for the keyword this Saturday and Sunday at 10:05AM, 11:05AM, 12:05PM,...
Peach Festival in Folsom returns Sunday, August 4th
All things peachy in Historic Folsom for 11th annual event. Folsom, Calif.- The return of the Annual Peach Festival in Folsom happens on Sunday, August 4th at the plaza of Historic Folsom. In 2024, it’s just $5 for an All Day Pass for Kids Carnival Games!. A family-friendly favorite...
Stockton to unveil new mural featuring monarch butterflies
The Stockton Arts Commission is unveiling a new mural, "Winged Wanderers," created by artist Charly Malpass, which features monarch butterflies flying over the city, on August 1 at 9 a.m. on the corner of E. Market St. and S. Sutter St.
Maddalena Named 49er Festival Grand Marshal Ahead Of Olympics
Groveland, CA — Groveland native Sagen Maddalena will compete in three shooting competitions at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The opening ceremony kicks things off this evening and the first shooting competitions commence on Saturday. Maddalena, 30, is a sergeant in the US Army Marksmanship Unit. The daughter of Randy and Susan Maddalena, she first became interested in shooting through the local 4-H program. Later she went on to compete with one of the top rifle collegiate programs in the country at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
Sharmell Mitchell, whose brother was killed by Vallejo police, dies fleeing gunfire
Sharmell Mitchell, the oldest sister of Willie McCoy, died last week as the result of a collision that occurred as she fled a shooting in central Vallejo. Officers responded to the intersection of Tennessee Street and Vervais Avenue at about 12:36 p.m. last Tuesday following reported gunshots, police said. When officers arrived, they found a three-vehicle crash involving a Mercedes-Benz ML350, an Isuzu Trooper, and a Kia Soul.
$1 million starter home? It's the norm in 237 cities, according to Zillow
A $1 million starter home? Apparently, it's the norm in hundreds of cities!According to a recent study from Zillow, the typical "starter home" - which is defined as being among those in the lowest third of home values in a given region - is worth at least $1 million in 237 cities, the highest number of cities ever.Plus, almost half of those cities are in California.New York and New Jersey took the No. 2 and No. 3 spots on the list while Florida and Massachusetts rounded out the top five.According to Zillow, the typical starter home nationwide is worth less than $200,000, which is more of a down payment in Southern California."Home buyers are battling affordability and availability today. So much so that $1 million is the norm for a starter home in hundreds of cities," said Orphe Divounguy, a senior economist at Zillow. "However, it's looking more and more like there will be some good news ahead for first-time buyers. More homes are for sale, price cuts are on the rise, and buyers have a few more days to weigh their options as homes sit on the market."To read more about the Zillow analysis, click here.
Gun safety group Giffords unveils $15M campaign to help Harris, other Democrats
The gun safety group Giffords unveiled a $15 million campaign to help Vice President Harris’s campaign and other Democrats. The organization, founded by former Rep. Gabby Giffords (D-Ariz.), is spending the money to reach voters through television, digital and mail advertisements. “The efforts will support elected allies up and down the ballot and promote policies…
Newsom set an ambitious goal to launch 500,000 Californians into new careers. Many are firefighters
In his 2018 campaign, Gov. Gavin Newsom said he would create 500,000 new apprenticeships in the decade after taking office. So far, the state has registered more than 180,000 new apprenticeships. Many of them are firefighters.
US Environmental Protection Agency Awards Millions for Hempcrete Development
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded a grant of approximately $6.2 million to the Nashville-based nonprofit Hemp Building Institute. The grant will support the development of hempcrete, a sustainable building material made from hemp. This funding is part of the EPA’s broader $160 million initiative to promote environmentally friendly technologies across various industries.
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.
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