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After student's father detained, Sac City Unified presses city for ICE alerts

Sacramento City Unified School District leaders said Tuesday the father of an Earl Warren Elementary student was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the day before, a few blocks from the school. At a news conference, board members urged Sacramento police to alert the district when verified ICE activity occurs near schools. The call came as the district pressed for better coordination after ICE agents in late October were spotted near Ethel Phillips Elementary, causing concern among students and families during after school pickup. “We can prepare for what happens on our campuses. Unfortunately, we cannot control what happens on the streets surrounding them,” school board member Jasjit Singh said Tuesday. “We need timely, credible information. We need direct radio communication between our school safety team and the police department, and we need city sanctuary policies that place students and families at the forefront and are centered around how to prepare and how to respond.” According to Singh, the district learned about the detention through the school, after the principal was informed that the student’s father had been detained. The detention took place near the 65th Street, by St. Mary Cemetery, Singh said. The detention came three days after

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City Council approves updated Railyards financing plan, increases funding for affordable housing

The Sacramento City Council on Nov. 10 approved an updated financing plan for the Railyards that could generate approximately $180 million for affordable housing while supporting major infrastructure improvements and continued development of the area north of downtown. The plan would expand an existing Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (EIFD), allowing...

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From Salute to Soaked: Sacramento's Veterans Day Sunshine Turns Stormy Friday

Sacramento City Hall Plaza — Weather Coverage Landmark Backdrop. Sacramento is starting Veterans Day clear and near 46 degrees, but the city is headed for one more sunny, warm afternoon before a much wetter pattern moves in. Wednesday’s high should reach about 73 degrees, with rain, thunderstorms and stronger winds arriving late Thursday night and Friday.

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Northern Sacramento and Yolo Zero-Emission Transit Project

SacRT is moving forward with a major regional investment in cleaner transportation and improved transit infrastructure. The Northern Sacramento and Yolo Zero-Emission Transit Project will expand the use of hydrogen fuel cell electric buses, improve connections between Sacramento and Yolo counties, and modernize facilities needed to support the future of public transportation.

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Sacramento's Thanksgiving to-do list: ordering pies, turkeys, and dinner reservations

Thanksgiving is approaching, and Sacramento-area bakeries, markets, restaurants and grocery stores have pre-orders open for the holiday. Deadlines are coming up fast, though and some popular options are already sold out. Here’s what to know: Pinning down pie orders Real Pie Company, Freeport Bakery, Faria Bakery and Upper Crust Baking are taking pre-orders for Thanksgiving pies . Most cut-off dates fall between Nov. 18 and Nov. 21, giving bakeries some leeway to prepare for the holiday. Ikeda’s, recently named the best pie shop in America by USA Today, will sell pies on a first-come, first-serve basis at its Auburn and Davis locations. Turkeys to-go Corti Brothers, Taylor’s Market, Sprouts, Raley’s, Whole Foods, Nugget, and Compton’s Market are some of the spots selling whole turkeys around Sacramento. Options ranging from $1.99-per-pound uncooked birds at Raley’s and Bel Air to $12.99-per-pound pre-cooked turkeys and a $185 turducken at Taylor’s. Most pre-order deadlines run from Nov. 21 through Nov. 24. Dining out and take-home feasts Restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day in Sacramento include 7th St. Standard ($40 turkey dinner), the Delta King with a buffet ($75 adults, $30 kids), Il Fornaio, The Porch, Denny’s and Golden Corral. Many restaurants also offer take-and-bake feasts,

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The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento mayor promises school ICE notification policy, but district seeks more

Sacramento Mayor Kevin McCarty pledged to alert school districts when the city learns of nearby federal immigration enforcement activity, reversing his earlier position after mounting pressure from school officials . He called it a “top priority” amid a recent increase in immigration enforcement in the capital region. McCarty said the city would convene a meeting with six capital superintendents to develop a more formal communication process — but Sacramento City Unified leaders said they wanted more immediate action. McCarty told Sacramento City Unified School District Superintendent Cancy McArn in an email Tuesday afternoon that city officials would arrange a meeting with her and five other superintendents whose districts include schools within city limits to discuss “enhanced communication” about nearby U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. But leaders of Sacramento City Unified, which serves most of the city’s students, want additional commitments from the mayor and City Manager Maraskeshia Smith. SCUSD serves most students in Sacramento, but the Natomas, Robla, San Juan, Elk Grove and Twin Rivers school districts also operate schools within city limits. Federal immigration enforcement activity has increased in south Sacramento in recent weeks. After reports that ICE agents detained the father of an Earl Warren Elementary School

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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

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Cal Expo's Holiday Magic Returns With 15 Million Lights, 13 Festive Worlds

Cal Expo is about to glow again. Imaginarium's Holiday Magic festival opens Saturday with 13 festive worlds and more than 15 million LED lights spread across the Sacramento fairgrounds, welcoming visitors of all ages for a season of carnival rides, ice skating and nightly spectacle that runs well into the new year.

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Robin Williams, Metallica, Nancy Pelosi named to California Hall of Fame

The 20th class also includes Barry Bonds, Dominique Crenn, Shepard Fairey, Maxine Hong Kingston and Susie Tompkins Buell.

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This Old-School California Flea Market Has Hundreds Of Vendors And Bargains Worth Waking Up Early For

A green barn from an old hops-drying operation still stands at the center of this weekend bargain bash. Around it, more than 450 vendor spaces fill up every Saturday and Sunday. The gates open at 7 a.m., rain or shine, all year long. Admission is free, and so is parking...

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Pacific Power Seeks 57% Rate Hike for Northern California Customers

Pacific Power has asked California regulators to approve a 57% increase in customer rates, a request the utility says is tied to the mounting cost of hardening its grid against wildfires across its rural Northern California service territory. The filing, submitted to the California Public Utilities Commission in November 2026, could push the typical residential bill up by $120 a month if approved as written.

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Stockton seeking public input on downtown revitalization plan

(FOX40.COM) — The City of Stockton is inviting residents to an open house event on Thursday to learn about and submit feedback on the city’s “vision for downtown revitalization.” The city said the Thrive Downtown project is centered around infill housing, economic opportunity, historic preservation, and activation of key downtown assets. A report published by […]

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Heavy Snow Is in the Forecast for Northern California Just Days Before Tahoe Resorts Open

The first real winter storm of the season may be lining up for next weekend, with federal forecasters circling the Sierra Nevada and the Klamath Mountains on a new hazards map that has ski resorts and weekend drivers paying close attention. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center published the outlook on Nov....

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Nor Cal Sutter Nurses Launch Week Of Pickets Over AI Fears, Staffing Fights

Nurses and health care workers at 13 Sutter Health facilities across Northern California are holding informational pickets this week, saying three months of contract talks have produced almost nothing on the issues they care about most: staffing levels and new protections against untested artificial intelligence systems in patient care. The...

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The Sacramento Bee

Sacramento's October business openings delivered a retro vibe. What else opened, closed

Sacramento welcomed a variety of new businesses in October, some are nostalgic throwbacks, ranging from a vintage CD store to a soda fountain shop to an ice cream spot. Here are some of the businesses that opened or closed in October. What opened in October? Fat Elephant Records, Books & Music Folsom got a new vinyl records and CD store in the Folsom Outlet Stores at 1300 Folsom Blvd. Fat Elephant Records, Books & Music opened its second location and sells pre-owned and vintage CDs and records. The store, owned by Charles Lago, said its records sell for between $3 to $10. The school also sells inventory from the fan-fave, but now closed record store, The Beat, which served Sacramento for three decades. Fiiz Drinks The old-fashioned soda shop has returned, but with a twist. Dirty soda shop Fiiz Drinks now open in El Dorado Hills at Town Center Boulevard. It’s the first California location for the business that specializes in soft drinks mixed with flavored syrups and creamers. Munchie Man A restaurant with cuisine from across the world opened in downtown Davis. Munchie Man at 113 D St. is a self-proclaimed “autobiography through food” of the head chef, Christopher

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Photos: See Sacramento celebrate its veterans with parade downtown

The Sacramento community gathered at the state Capitol on Wednesday to honor its veterans with a ceremony and a parade, a longtime tradition and one of many such events in the region to mark Veterans Day. The event, sponsored by the Veterans Affiliated Council , a nonprofit that represents veterans service organizations across the region, also marked the country’s 250th anniversary. The celebration also featured a car show, appearances by the JROTC and Scouts of America, and veteran and community booths.

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Make Old Sacramento Waterfront Your Holiday Destination

Kick off the holiday season with the annual Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 5:30 p.m. Photo courtesy of Downtown Sacramento Partnership. SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - This year, Old Sacramento Waterfront invites visitors to make the most of the most wonderful time of the year. Guests can look forward to the return of the beloved Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony and Theatre of Lights performances, as well as the chance to be rewarded for shopping small with Small Business Spree Bingo and explore a pedestrian-friendly district during Holidays on K. There are plenty of ways to celebrate the season, with holiday traditions, unique gift finds and festive sights and sounds around every corner.