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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.
Sen. Hurtado says 'yes' to Proposition 36, breaks with Democrat leadership in Sacramento
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. --- (KBAK/FOX58) Central Valley State Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-16th District) is coming out in support of Proposition 36. The lawmaker is bucking Democratic party leadership in the state capitol which has been looking for alternative methods to address homelessness, theft, and drug use. "I think Prop 36 is...
Lincoln teen wins 2 events at U.S. Open Trapshooting Championships
A local teen can claim the title as one of the sharpest shooters in the country following two first-place finishes at the Amateur Trapshooting Association U.S. Open last month. Shortly after graduating from Twelve Bridges Middle School in Lincoln, Ryan Whitney made the trip to Las Vegas to represent Team...
Man convicted in 2022 Antelope DUI crash that left child paralyzed
ANTELOPE, Calif. — A man under the influence of meth who crashed a stolen truck into a family’s car in 2022 in Antelope has been convicted. According to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, a jury convicted John Hayden Hart of felony DUI causing injury, and felony vehicle theft.
More racism allegations lodged at the California’s Folsom Police Dept.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Folsom Police Department continues to be mired in racism and discrimination allegations, with more claims coming last week from former department employees. The latest information adds to the litany of allegations already facing the department. Four lawsuits centered on racism have been filed against the...
California Governor Gavin Newsom Asks Oakland to Allow Police to Pursue Criminals
Gov. Newsom urges Oakland to change strict policy on police pursuits. California Governor Gavin Newsom is asking the city of Oakland to revise its decade-old police pursuit policy that dramatically limits police chases. Newsom said criminals are fleeing without fear because they know police won’t chase them. El gobernador...
Person found dead in Modesto home that caught fire, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — A person was found dead inside a home in Modesto on Thursday morning after the city’s fire department extinguished a fire that spread from one home to another. The Modesto Fire Department said on Facebook around 2:30 p.m. that the incident occurred on Concord Avenue, about a half-mile northwest of Roosevelt Park. “First […]
Sawdust Art Festival Extends Philanthropic Hand to Local Artists
Festival exhibitors donate original works to benefit the Artists’ Benevolence Fund auction. Since its genesis in 1967, the Sawdust Art Festival has played an indispensable role in supporting the careers of Laguna Beach artists. With its two annual events—the summer festival, held from June to August, and Winter Fantasy in November and December—the Sawdust Art Festival organization was founded to engage and educate visitors on Laguna’s remarkable art culture.
Woman Faces Homicide, DUI Charges in Vehicle Collision Death of Vacaville Police Officer
A woman was arrested for allegedly fatally striking a Vacaville police officer with her vehicle while under the influence. In a press release, the Solano area California Highway Patrol announced that Officer Matthew Bowen had succumbed to injuries sustained after being struck by a vehicle during a traffic stop on the morning of Thursday, July 11.
Vallejo Police Investigate 14th Homicide of 2024 Following Late-Night Shooting
On Wednesday, at around 11:34 P.M., the Vallejo Police Department's Patrol Division responded to a shooting report near Sonoma Boulevard and Louisiana Street. Officers arrived to find an adult male with at least one gunshot wound. They provided medical assistance until paramedics arrived, but despite their efforts, the man died at the scene, according to the Vallejo Police Department.
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.
Sacramento Valley Under Red Flag Warning Amid Critical Fire Conditions and Park Fire Battle
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has flagged a critical fire weather situation, issuing a Red Flag Warning for the Sacramento Valley and nearby regions until 11 PM tonight. The alert underscores the persisting peril of wildfire escalation fueled by low humidity and strengthening southerly winds, according to the National Weather Service.
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