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The Sacramento Bee

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Virus found in California for first time after 220 fish die at Nevada County lake

A virus linked to the deaths of about 220 fish at a Nevada County lake was detected in California for the first time, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said. “This is a sobering discovery given how widely distributed largemouth bass are in California, how popular they are as a sport fish and their economic importance to our rural communities,” said Jay Rowan, the agency's fisheries branch chief, in a Thursday news release. About 220 fish, mostly largemouth bass but also some bluegill, died at Lake of the Pines in September, and tests confirmed the presence of largemouth bass virus, officials said. The virus does not pose a health risk to humans or other warm-blooded animals, the agency said. Officials had not determined how the virus reached the lake. The virus can be introduced “from contaminated equipment, infected baitfish, stocking infected largemouth bass and introducing other carrier species that are infected.” The virus poses no health risks to people who eat infected fish or swim in or drink infected water, the agency said. The agency urged residents to help prevent the virus from spreading by avoiding the transfer of fish between bodies of water and cleaning, draining and drying

Nevada County, CA · 1d

Yahoo!

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Iconic caboose moves through streets of historic Colfax

I had the chance to witness something I've never seen before, nor ever really thought I'd see. A more than 100-year-old train caboose rolled through the streets of Colfax, instead of on rails, as part of a relocation process to the 1905 depot across the street Thursday morning. Since 1969, the SP #863 wooden caboose has been a visual symbol of Colfax's railroad history at its perch on the corner of Grass Valley and Main Street. As part of a plan to move it to a more accessible spot at the depot, a team from Scott's Heavy Towing lifted the caboose onto wheels to make the delicate move.

Colfax, CA · 1d
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CBS News

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Pickleball lights in El Dorado Hills ordered to be taken down after residents win lawsuit

El Dorado Hills, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

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Player wins $1.25 million on 1-cent slot machine at Sacramento-area casino

A gambler at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, near Sacramento, won a $1.25 million jackpot on a penny slot machine. The visitor won the prize on a $3.75 bet on a “Mega Stampede Grand” slot machine, the casino said in a news release. The win came on Friday the 13th, reversing the traditional bad luck of the day, casino officials said. “Friday the 13th has certainly brought extra excitement to Thunder Valley,” said Dawn Clayton, chief executive officer of Thunder Valley Casino Resort. “$1.25 million is an extraordinary win, and we’re lucky to be part of such an exciting day for our guests. Congratulations!” Thunder Valley said it has paid out more than 251,000 jackpots over the past year, averaging nearly 700 jackpots per day, or roughly one every two minutes. Thunder Valley Casino Resort, at 1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln, has 3,500 slot machines and 89 table games. It is about 35 miles northeast of Sacramento. Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families. If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the

Lincoln, CA · 7h

CBS Sacramento

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Sacramento Valley rain, Sierra snow coming with first major storm of the season

As the Sacramento Valley prepares for its first significant storm of the season, county crews are working to reduce the risk of flooding while Sierra ski resorts look forward to much-needed snowfall.

Sacramento County, CA · 1d

Easy Everyday Recipes

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Texas Roadhouse faces costly fallout from viral racist hoax

A viral social-media allegation that Texas Roadhouse says was completely false still managed to leave...

Citrus Heights, CA · 1d

Reno-Gazette Journal

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Safeway in Lake Tahoe closed after inspectors find rats in storage areas

A grocery store in the Lake Tahoe community of Kings Beach has been closed after health inspectors found a rat infestation in a storage area and breakroom. The Safeway at 7815 N. Lake Blvd. was ordered closed on Monday. Placer County health officials inspected the store after multiple complaints of rodents. Inspectors "found evidence of rodent activity including droppings (in backgroom storage and breakroom) and gnaw marks on food wrappers (in backroom storage)," according to the Nov. 9 inspection report. "During the walk around the rear storage area, multiple rats were sighted running under the pallets and throughout the facility." Before Monday's inspection, the store had received routine health inspections in January and September and received a passing grade both times. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } What happens next with Safeway at Kings Beach? Inspectors provided the Kings Beach Safeway with a five-point checklist in order to reopen: A thorough inspection and remediation of the facility by a pest control company. A detailed treatment plan and schedule of future inspections from the pest control company. Inspection of the store's inventory to discard any items contaminated by pests. Cleaning and sanitization of the storage area

Kings Beach, CA · 3d

Autoweek.com

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Kyle Larson’s Next Race Has No Car and No Engine

Within a month of Kyle Larson winning his third NASCAR Cup Series championship, the California native is venturing into a different type of racing—a marathon. Larson is making his marathon debut December 6 in the California International Marathon that starts near Folsom Dam in Folsom and ends at the California State Capitol in Sacramento.

Sacramento, CA · 3d

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Oroville Chick-fil-A opening brings free food and 80 new jobs

Oroville’s first Chick-fil-A is set to open next Thursday, Nov. 19, with the company offering a free entrée or kids’ meal to customers who wear cow print on opening day.

Oroville, CA · 1d

whatnow.com

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Tasty Buffet in Yuba City Changing Ownership

Tasty Buffet, a buffet restaurant at 840 Gray Ave. in Yuba City, is changing hands. State records show that Yuting Chen is taking over the restaurant, with the transfer currently pending. The new owner’s records list the business under the same name, Tasty Buffet, so the restaurant appears set to...

Yuba City, CA · 7h

The Sacramento Bee

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Nvidia, rocked by CEO's sudden resignation, has ties to Sacramento-area AI plans

A major chipmaker whose founder and chief executive abruptly resigned Thursday had ties to a proposed artificial intelligence hub in the Sacramento area. Jensen Huang resigned as president , chief executive officer and a board member of Nvidia, the company said. He cofounded the company in 1993. Huang, 63, apologized Sunday for being “unfaithful to my wife,” CNBC reported. His apology followed reports that he had an affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, an Nvidia customer. Alice Huang, who is not related to the former CEO, is reportedly suspected of being a Chinese spy, according to news reports. Jensen Huang also reportedly had an affair with Kimberly Powell, vice president of healthcare at the chipmaker. Colette Kress, Nvidia’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, was named interim CEO, the company said. Nvidia, based in Santa Clara, is a leading manufacturer of chips used to power artificial intelligence systems. What are Nvidia’s ties to Sacramento? In October 2025, Nvidia discussed plans to establish an AI innovation hub in Rancho Cordova in partnership with the Human Machine Collaboration Institute. The project was intended to “boost the city’s AI capabilities with AI infrastructure, workforce upskilling and student training,”

Sacramento, CA · 1d

buildlikenew.com

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They Paid Over $1 Million for Tiny Homes That Were Never Built. Now the Brothers Behind It Face 35 Felony Charges Each

California Brothers Took $211,000 From a Family and Never Broke Ground. Now They Are in Court Renee Kumamoto paid $168,000 […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

California · 3d

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Seven California Small-Town Bakeries Selling Out Of Pie Every Thanksgiving Week

Every November, a lot of Californians quietly accept that their turkey is negotiable but the pie is not. The trouble is that the best pies in the state often come from tiny towns, mountain hamlets, and roadside farm stands, and those places run out fast once Thanksgiving week arrives. This...

California · 1d

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You Haven’t Had A Real Glazed Donut Until You’ve Tried The Ones At This California Bakery

Somewhere in Rocklin, there’s a strip mall that quietly outperforms every fancy bakery in the state. It doesn’t have a line around the block or a hashtag, it just has really, really good donuts. You’ve probably driven past this place a dozen times without noticing it. That’s...

Rocklin, CA · 2d

Sierra Sun

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Safeway closed in Kings Beach due to rodent infestation

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Safeway in Kings Beach is currently closed due to a rodent infestation. Placer County Human and Health Services closed the store on Monday after a site evaluation prompted by multiple complaints of rodent infestation at the facility. According to the county’s report, the inspection...

Kings Beach, CA · 3d

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Impending storm cancels Hangtown 100 at Placerville Speedway

With wet weather forecasted for this weekend, Hangtown 100 officials have made the decision to cancel both nights of racing scheduled for this Friday and Saturday at Placerville Speedway. “With how the forecast looks for this weekend we wanted to make an early decision since people are traveling from all...

Placerville, CA · 2d

CBS Sacramento

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Lincoln sales tax measure leads as business owners warn of added costs

As Californians continue to grapple with the cost of living, a proposed sales tax increase in the city of Lincoln could make shopping more expensive for residents.

Lincoln, CA · 2d

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‘You can’t do it this way’: Sacramento sheriff, Placer DA condemn Newsom’s clemency order

Governor Gavin Newsom has made a sweeping change to California’s death row. Last week Newsom used his executive clemency authority to convert all death sentences in the state — nearly 550 in total — to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Newsom previously instituted a moratorium on capital punishment in California in 2019.

California · 3d

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Marauders fall to Bulldogs in final league game

On Friday, Nov. 6, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity football team lost 56-38 to Folsom High School in their Senior Night matchup. The Marauders kept the game close for the first quarter, but were unable to stay with the Bulldogs as the game progressed. Jesuit’s first drive ended with...

Sacramento, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

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A Sacramento-area veteran suffered from PTSD. This service dog changed his life

Tony Escue’s service dog Hugh has helped him regain some of the independence he thought he’d lost — and shown him what life beyond constant anxiety could look like. Escue, a 32-year-old Orangevale resident, served for nearly 10 years in the U.S. Army before his medical retirement in 2023. That year, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, after years of symptoms that had made it difficult for him to go places on his own. He turned to Canine Companions, a Santa Rosa-based nonprofit that helps veterans and others by connecting them with service dogs. This led Escue to Hugh, a Labrador mix who is almost 4. Hugh can do everything from turning on lights to tucking himself into the carry-on bag area under an airplane seat so he can ride with Escue, who takes him everywhere. “I was so trapped in my head for so long – years,” Escue said during an interview at Orangevale Community Park with Hugh at his side. “He really helped me to be able to have some independence and have some freedom in my life, and really give my family the freedom that I was worried that they were missing out on.” Why Escue

Sacramento, CA · 2d