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Truckee Man, 77, Dies, Then Bay Area Pair Accused of Looting His Home
Source: Photo by Sean O'Flaherty aka Seano1 07:18, 27 February 2006 / Wikimedia Commons. A 77-year-old Truckee homeowner died in Washoe County, Nevada last month, and within weeks, investigators say his unoccupied home had been ransacked, with firearms, money and a vehicle missing. Now two San Mateo County residents are facing charges in connection with the burglary of Eugene “Gene” Canata's property.
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Pedestrian, 43, killed in hit-and-run crash on Sunrise Boulevard in Fair Oaks
A 43-year-old man died Tuesday night after he was struck by a vehicle near Sunrise Boulevard and Winding Way in Fair Oaks, authorities said. The collision was reported shortly before 9:20 p.m. near the intersection, according to California Highway Patrol incident logs. Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District crews responded to the scene, where the pedestrian was pronounced dead, said Capt. Mark Nunez, a fire district spokesperson. CHP officers found the man lying in a traffic lane after several vehicles had stopped to assist. Authorities closed the southbound lanes of Sunrise Boulevard while emergency crews responded and investigators examined the scene. The roadway reopened shortly before 10:50 p.m. Investigators determined that the man was struck by a light-colored sedan, possibly a silver or gray Nissan Altima, that was last seen traveling southbound on Sunrise Boulevard, Officer Angie Monroe of the CHP’s East Sacramento office said Wednesday. The Sacramento County Coroner’s Office identified the pedestrian as a 43-year-old man but had not released his name.
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Rocklin approves 281 apartments despite parking concerns. Here's what changed
A divided Rocklin City Council approved a 281-unit affordable housing project Tuesday, capping a contentious review process marked by neighborhood opposition, parking disputes and concerns about the city's limited authority under state housing laws. The council voted 3-2 to approve the Midas Apartments, with Mayor Bass and Councilmember Ken Broadway opposed. The approval included several changes to the development plan, including a restriction preventing non-emergency vehicles from exiting the property onto Midas Avenue. The project includes 278 affordable apartments for households earning between 30% and 70% of the area median income, along with three manager units. Parking remained one of the biggest concerns throughout the review process. Under Rocklin’s parking standards, the development would normally require 578 spaces. The approved plan instead provides 401, with adjustments permitted as long as the total remains at least 397. The developer previously added 25 parking spaces after an August council meeting by reducing some planned landscaping. Why the city cannot require more parking The project is located about 0.39 miles from the Rocklin Amtrak station. Under Assembly Bill 2097, which took effect in 2023, cities generally cannot require minimum parking for qualifying developments within a half-mile of certain public transit stops. Although the
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Election latest; Hoover concedes Dist. 7 race to Slavensky; Folsom council incumbents hold their leads
Niello maintains advantage in Senate District 6 as additional ballot counts update Folsom City Council, school board and local measure results. Republican Assemblyman and Folsom resident Josh Hoover officially conceded his reelection race Tuesday, Nov. 10, congratulating Democratic challenger Amy Slavensky after updated election returns showed her expanding lead in California’s 7th Assembly District. The concession came one week after Election Day, as election officials continued counting ballots across the Sacramento region and updating results in state, county and local contests.
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Folsom's Hoover Concedes Assembly Seat to Slavensky After Days of Holding Out
Republican Assemblymember Josh Hoover called it over on Tuesday, conceding California's 7th Assembly District race to Democratic challenger Amy Slavensky after fresh vote totals left him trailing by double digits. The Folsom lawmaker had held out for days, refusing to concede even after Slavensky declared victory, but new numbers from Sacramento County finally closed the door on his bid for another term.
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Folsom Council gives final nod to e-bike and moto ordinance, expands list of park restrictions
New regulations governing electric bicycles and other electric-powered vehicles in Folsom parks and on city trails are officially moving forward after the Folsom City Council gave final approval Tuesday night to an ordinance aimed at addressing dangerous riding, damage to public facilities and growing safety concerns. The council adopted the measure on a 4-0 vote following its second reading, completing the approval process that began with a divided vote two weeks earlier.