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Pieces of ‘explosive device’ found in Sacramento mailbox, sheriff’s office says
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said it found pieces of an “explosive device” and a destroyed mailbox parcel locker Wednesday night in Sacramento. Deputies said the mailbox was located at 8800 Redwater Drive in northern Sacramento County near Antelope. Images shared on social media by deputies show a mailbox locker completely blown open […]
Sacramento police search for woman who has been missing for several days
Editor’s note: The Sacramento Police Department reported that the woman was found safe on Saturday. (FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating a missing woman who it said is at risk. The 46-year-old woman hasn’t been seen since Monday night, according to SPD. She is described as being […]
Former L.A. mayor looks to become first Latino governor of California in more than a century
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa has announced his candidacy for the 2026 California gubernatorial election. Villaraigosa, 71, previously ran for governor in 2018 but finished third in the primaries. The election was won by then-Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom. If elected, Villaraigosa would become just the second Latino governor of...
iHeartMedia Sacramento Names Steve Darnell Metro President
IHeartMedia announced today that Steve Darnell has been named Metro President for Sacramento, CA, effective immediately. iHeartMedia Sacramento has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than seven stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.
Sacramento: SMUD’s $10 million state grant advances long-duration battery storage technology
California Energy Commission funding supports SMUD’s decarbonization goals. Sacramento, Calif. – SMUD’s long-duration battery storage project in partnership with ESS Tech, Inc. has been awarded a $10 million grant from the California Energy Commission to demonstrate a groundbreaking 3.6-megawatt, 8-hour iron flow battery project and set the foundation for future large-scale battery deployments and manufacturing at energy centers in Sacramento.
Gem Faire to shine in Sac
SACRAMENTO — Gem Faire, America’s Premier Jewelry & Bead Show, returns to Sacramento Aug. 2-4, at Scottish Rite Center. Explore the largest selection of fine jewelry, crystals, gemstones, beads, minerals, earth’s treasures and much more. Take advantage of buying directly from the importers and wholesalers. From loose gemstones, raw minerals and millions of bead strands, to finished jewelry, fashion accessories, jewelry supplies and tools, find them all under one roof. Jewelry repair, cleaning and ring sizing service are available while visitors shop. Enjoy displays and demonstrations by Sacramento Mineral Society all weekend long.
Shaun Nair Wins C.T. Pan Junior Championship
DAVIS, Calif. — UC Davis men's golf incoming freshman, Shaun Nair , took home the C.T. Pan Junior Championship by three strokes this past week at The Golf Club at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas . Nair opened the tournament with an impressive 66 in the first round, followed by an even more remarkable 65 in the second round. Across these two rounds, he recorded 11 birdies without a single bogey. In the third and final round, Nair shot a 69, adding three more birdies before encountering his first bogey of the week, maintaining a bogey-free streak for 46...
YOLO with the Yolo High Wheelers
SACRAMENTO REGION, CA (MPG) - It takes little effort to find baseball in its purest form, somewhere multi-million-dollar salaries don’t lure players into a money game. One has only to look at a Little League diamond, a high school ballpark or a college’s personal-sized stadium; these places are where athletes participate for the love of the game.
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.
Girl reported missing in Ventura who may have been heading to Sacramento located
The California Highway Patrol issued an Ebony Alert for 12-year-old Tiana Carter, who was last seen near Harper Drive and Santa Margarita Road in Ventura, CA, and is believed to be traveling to the Sacramento area in an unknown vehicle.
SCOTUS Justice Elena Kagan calls for ethics enforcement mechanism
A day after President Biden used an Oval Office address to promise Supreme Court reform, liberal Justice Elena Kagan urged ethics reforms, with a concrete enforcement mechanism. At the Ninth Circuit Court’s annual judicial conference in Sacramento, California, the Justice answered a question on the difficulties of enforcing an ethics...
Sacramento Banana Festival returns for 13th annual edition
The Sacramento Banana Festival is returning for its 13th edition, featuring a weekend of multicultural performances, artisan vendors, contests, games, and banana-inspired food, with proceeds benefiting the National Academic Youth Corps.
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