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City of Sacramento plans to hold business owners accountable for stolen, abandoned shopping carts
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — This week, two Sacramento city councilmembers announced a plan to hold business owners accountable for stolen or abandoned shopping carts. "I've been pulling shopping carts out of the water for a couple of decades now," said Crystal Tobias, president of the Sacramento Area Creeks Council. Tobias...
Modesto fire crews find person dead after battling house fire
MODESTO, Calif. — One person was found dead in Modesto after a house caught fire Friday morning, according to fire officials. The Modesto Fire Department says it responded to the 1600 block of Concord Avenue for a "heavy fire and black smoke engulfing a residence." The fire was beginning to spread to a neighboring house and a second alarm was requested, bringing more resources to the area.
Here's how the Park Fire compares to California's largest fires over the past three years
CALIFORNIA, USA — The Park Fire burning in Butte and Tehama counties is California's largest wildfire since 2021. After two years of relatively mild fire seasons compared to 2021 when 2.5 million acres burned and 2020 when 4.3 million acres burned, the state was bracing for an active wildfire season.
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.
What time does the Opening Ceremony actually start in California?
CALIFORNIA, USA — The Opening Ceremony for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games is on Friday in Paris, France. During the ceremony, athletes will parade along the River Seine for a first-of-its-kind event. Here's what to know about the Opening Ceremony and a list of athletes representing the Sacramento area...
Woman killed, child seriously injured in El Dorado County crash
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. — A woman was killed and a child seriously injured in a crash Thursday on Highway 193 in El Dorado County. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened around 1:40 p.m. near Circle Drive. Upon arrival officers found two vehicles were involved in a...
Fire at Sineen Market in Sacramento County being investigated as arson
CALIFORNIA, USA — A fire that damaged a market in Sacramento County is being investigated as arson. The Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said Friday crews responded to reports of dark smoke coming from Sineen Market along La Riviera Drive. Crews knocked down the fire. No injuries were reported.
Officials working to find new place for child molesters to be released in Stanislaus County
TURLOCK, Calif. — The Stanislaus County Sheriff's Office said Friday sexually violent predators Kevin Gray and Timothy Weathers won't be placed in a home in Turlock. A Stanislaus County Superior Court judge granted a motion to prevent them from being placed at that home. However, the sheriff's office said the release of the two men in a different location in Stanislaus County is ongoing.
Park Fire Evacuation Warnings push into Plumas, Shasta counties
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif — The Park Fire continued spreading overnight northeast of Chico with evacuations in both Butte and Tehama counties Friday. Cal Fire said the fire is at 178,090 acres and 0% contained as of 5:30 p.m. The fire is moving north and east, mostly away from Chico.
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