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Crash reported on California Avenue in Carmichael
CARMICHAEL, Calif. — A crash was reported at the intersection of Fair Oaks Boulevard and California Avenue in Carmichael on Monday afternoon. Officials received reports of an overturned vehicle blocking the roadway at approximately 4:25 p.m. According to the California Highway Patrol online logs, the vehicle overturned after hitting...
2 people shot on I-80 in Sacramento early Monday morning, CHP says
SACRAMENTO – Interstate 80 in Sacramento was shut down for hours early Monday morning after a shooting, officials say. The scene was along eastbound I-80, near Northgate Boulevard. Caltrans only initially confirmed that police activity had the freeway blocked. California Highway Patrol has since confirmed to CBS13 that two people were shot. No details about injuries have been released, nor has any suspect information been made available. Due to the shooting investigation, I-80 was shut down for more than two hours. Caltrans announced the freeway was back open around 5 a.m.
Inmate dies at Sacramento County Main Jail
(FOX40.COM) — A man was found dead in his cell at the Sacramento County Main Jail on Sunday night, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. While conducting cell checks in the 6-East 100 Pod at 10:30 p.m., Main Jail Deputies found the man to be unresponsive and began administering first-aid upon entering the cell. […]
1 allegation in DA's lawsuit against Sacramento over homelessness can move forward, judge rules
SACRAMENTO -- A judge ruled only one part of Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho's lawsuit against the capital city can move forward, scaling back the original allegations to crack down on homelessness.Ho sued the city back in September and broke down three main allegations that the city is allowing the homeless to pollute waterways and endanger public health. The lawsuit centered on the city's response to the homeless crisis, claiming it failed to enforce city ordinances and ban daytime camping.The lawsuit argued two other points: that the city created a public nuisance by allowing homeless camps to stay on...
Sacramento woman accused of assaulting 2-year-old child on flight
SEATTLE — A Sacramento woman was accused of assaulting a two-year-old child on a flight from Mexico to Seattle. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington, the woman was arrested at Sea-Tac airport on May 1 and ordered detained. She faces a misdemeanor charge of assault. She was identified as Breanna R. Mistler, 33 of Sacramento.
Sacramento DA calls out city for allowing homeless encampment in underserved neighborhood
SACRAMENTO -- Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho is calling out the city of Sacramento for allowing a homeless encampment in an underserved section of the city while sweeping up encampments in more affluent areas in the months since he sued the city."They complain to the city they write reports, they send emails to 311," Ho said.Sacramento's DA is defending the people living in and around Del Paso Heights."And it's easy for the city to go ahead and ignore this community versus other communities and that has to end," Ho said.Ho said the city is allowing a north Sacramento homeless...
'I couldn't leave her': Neighbor recounts assisting family after teen fatally shot in Natomas
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The family of a Sacramento teenager is searching for answers afterhe was shot and killed early Sunday morning. Jeremiah Walker, 18, was set to graduate from Grant Union High School later this month. A spokesperson for the Walker family told KCRA 3 he’d been attending a party in Natomas when he was shot.
Crash reportedly causing slowdown on Highway 50 in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A multi-vehicle crash was reported on eastbound Highway 50 near the 15th Street exit on Sacramento on Monday evening. The California Highway Patrol logs indicate that one of the vehicles was blocking a lane on the highway. It is unclear if any injuries were reported. Traffic...
Sacramento neighbors, activists want change after Grant High student shot and killed
SACRAMENTO - A Sacramento high school senior was getting ready to graduate, but instead of measuring his cap and gown, his family is measuring his casket.Jeremiah Walker, 18, was shot and killed Sunday morning by what family says is a stray bullet after a house party in Natomas.Walker's grandfather, Mervin Brookins, Sr., is a prominent community activist in Sacramento. Brookins is the CEO of Brother 2 Brother Mentoring. His mission, and something he's worked extremely hard toward, is to prevent shootings like this.Now, he is with his family living through this tragedy."Broken-hearted man. There's no—just broken-hearted," Brookins said.Brookins spoke with...
Former mental health worker convicted of killing wife in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — A Sacramento man was recently convicted of fatally stabbing and strangling his wife. According to the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office, Asghar Ehsan was convicted of first-degree murder in a jury trial on April 26. The conviction is the result of a deadly stabbing...
Annual California Peace Officers Memorial in Sacramento adds 8 new names to monument
SACRAMENTO — Thousands of law enforcement officials showed up in Sacramento to honor those killed in the line of duty. The annual California Peace Officers' Memorial ceremony was a moving tribute to those who gave their all.It's a procession that proves poignant: a riderless horse in honor of the men and women who died in the line of duty the preceding year, their families following by walking from the west steps of the California State Capitol to the nearby Peace Officers Memorial monument. Some of those honored are also enrolled from previous years."It is an effort to illustrate to the...
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