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Granddad Arrested for Paying Random Homeless Woman $20 to Watch Granddaughter While He Went to Bar: Sheriff
54-year-old Jason Warren was arrested for felony child endangerment and other charges after allegedly paying a homeless woman $20 to watch his granddaughter while he went to a bar.
Body found in Rocklin was off-duty officer, Sacramento Police say
(FOX40.COM) — A man’s body found near a Rocklin intersection Thursday morning was that of an off-duty police officer with the Sacramento Police Dept., that agency said shortly after noon. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of one of our own, Officer Daniel Bartlett,” the department said […]
Man accused of molesting multiple young kids in Sacramento County arrested in Oregon
SACRAMENTO, California (KOVR) -- A man is in custody accused of molesting multiple young children in Sacramento County, authorities said Wednesday. Robert Tibbett, 60, was arrested back on April 2 in Klamath Falls, Oregon as a result of an investigation conducted by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office Child Abuse Bureau.
Roseville police warn of ‘smoking car’ scam
(FOX40.COM) — Another car selling scam has made its way into the Sacramento area that has caught the attention of the Roseville Police Department and shares similarities with previously reported car selling scams. Police say that when meeting with the car seller a group of people will arrive together to look at the car. While […]
Suspicious package under Sacramento County bridge prompts bomb squad response
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A bomb squad looked into a suspicious package under the Watt Avenue Bridge on Thursday, the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said. Officers with the California Highway Patrol were also at the scene south of American River Drive, the sheriff's office said. The sheriff's office later said...
Man killed in Sacramento County shooting was Folsom CVS store manager, company says
FOLSOM, Calif. — The manwho died in a Sacramento County shooting earlier this month was a CVS store manager, the company confirmed Wednesday. "He was well-liked and respected by his colleagues, customers and community and he will be greatly missed," an email from CVS regarding 41-year-old Vitaliy Zaytsev read. "We've offered counseling and support services to his co-workers and extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends."
Person found dead in North Highlands house fire
(FOX40.COM) — A person was found dead inside of a house that was on fire in North Highlands on Thursday, according to Sacramento Metro Fire. At 7:51 a.m., crews responded to Grouse Court and found the home producing heavy smoke and fire. Reports said that a person was still inside the home. After a rapid […]
Del Rio Trail, 4.8-mile walking and biking path in Sacramento, officially opens
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The city of Sacramento officially unveiled theDel Rio Trail on Thursday after 18 months of construction. The 4.8-mile walking and biking path runs parallel to Interstate 5, Riverside Boulevard and Freeport Boulevard, the city said. The path runs along old railroad tracks that went unused. The...
Gunshots fired near Oakland Strokes teen rowers during Sacramento regatta
OAKLAND, Calif. - An East Bay parent is sharing the details and video of a frightening experience. His 15-year-old son and eight other teens on the Oakland Strokes, were rowing in a race on the Sacramento River when they heard gunfire. It happened while the team of 15- and 16-year-olds...
2 dogs, cat rescued after fire at West Sacramento home
WEST SACRAMENTO – Firefighters rescued three pets after a fire at a home in West Sacramento early Thursday morning. The fire was first reported just after 5 a.m. along Gregory Avenue. As one of the residents detailed, the family woke up to the sound of smoke detectors going off and quickly spotted flames in the back patio. Fire crews were able to mostly contain the flames to the back portion of the home. Two dogs and a cat were also rescued by firefighters. Due to the smoke damage, the family has been displaced. Exactly what started the fire is still being determined.
113 affordable apartments in South Sacramento breaking ground next month
SACRAMENTO, Calif — Sacramento's latest 113-unit affordable housing project will break ground next month at the former San Juan Motel on Stockton Boulevard and Young Street. City officials are crediting their status as the first city to receive a pro-housing designation from California's Department of Housing and Community Development for the state's $2.5 million grant supporting the project.
Northern California weather heating up into Mother's Day weekend. How warm will it be?
After many were wind-whipped in Northern California on Wednesday, our weather pattern will be heating up as we head into Mother's Day weekend. Lighter breezes and more heat in time for the weekend. A gradual warming trend will start on Thursday and last into the weekend with temperatures reaching well above normal from 10 to 15 degrees from Thursday afternoon into next week. Our warming pattern A ridge of high pressure over the Pacific Ocean continues to build inland towards the Northern California coastline.As it builds, this will kick in our warming trend with highs getting warmer each day. Keeping the sun...
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