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Davis to hold remembrance events for 1-year anniversary of stabbing victims
(FOX40.COM) — Saturday marks the one-year anniversary since David Breaux died as one of three victims in the Davis Stabbing killings. Breaux, 50, was killed on April 27 and Karim Abou Najm, 20, was killed on April 29. Kimberlee Gilroy, 65, was stabbed several times on May 1 but would survive. “A year ago, our […]
This Sacramento non-profit is hoping to encourage more people to ride their bikes
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A community bike swap event was held at the North Natomas Aquatics Center on Sunday by a local non-profit organization. North Natomas JIBE in Sacramento hoped to encourage more people to ride their bikes. They collected bike donations from the community and more than 200 bikes...
Sacramento Beer Week returns to pre-pandemic levels
SACRAMENTO - The 14th annual Sacramento Beer Week has kicked off and local brewers said people are coming out at pre-pandemic levels. The celebration runs for 10 days and highlights breweries, taprooms and restaurants all across Sacramento, Placer, Yolo and El Dorado Counties. Ray Ballestero, owner of Alaro Craft Brewery, said they have been open for six years and this weekend has already held some of the busiest days his business has ever seen. "Restaurants, breweries, they had a really really difficult time. Not only from the pandemic and loss of business and loss of staff and building it back but now the...
Sacramento firefighters save unconscious pup from house fire
(FOX40.COM) — A pup that was found unconscious in the midst of a fire was rescued by first responders, according to Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. “This week has been busy and impactful for our community and their furry family members,” Metro Fire said on social media. On Friday afternoon, firefighters said they arrived to a […]
Newly reopened San Francisco bar to host viral Sacramento-based lawyer
Coming off the heels of its long-awaited grand reopening, the Stud is going even bigger. Think “hundreds of billboards” big. On May 4, the historic queer bar is hosting a party called Whatever, and the organizers are bringing in star power to commemorate the occasion. The guest of honor is a household name, one whose face is seared into millions of minds in the Bay Area and beyond.
Yolo County Moms for Liberty hosts forum on female sports
Davis library forum held to discuss trans people in female sports. The Moms for Liberty Yolo County chapter held a public forum with guest speakers on April 13 to discuss alleged gender discrimination in the California Interscholastic Federation’s (CIF) policy. The event was held at the Mary L. Stephens Davis Library, lasting from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., was free and open to the public.
Baby bald eagle rescued after falling from nest near Lake Natoma
ORANGEVALE, Calif. — Sacramento Metro Fire crews partnered up with other agencies Saturday afternoon to rescue a baby eagle that fell from it's nest. The bird toppled out of its nest around 3:42 p.m. in Orangevale along Snowberry Way near Lake Natoma, according to fire officials. Fire crews worked...
Water dispute escalates between Vallejo, Napa Valley city over warehouse project
The water-supply battle between Vallejo and American Canyon has opened on another legal front, as Solano County’s largest city has sued its southern Napa Valley neighbor over a recently adopted streamlined approval process for certain large warehouse projects. At the center of the latest dispute is the 208-acre proposed...
Sacramento has a new plan to grow the city’s tree canopy and wants your feedback
Sacramento is asking the public to give feedback on a draft plan to increase how much of the city is covered by trees from 19% to 35% by 2045. The city opened the public comment period Friday and will accept feedback on the Sacramento Urban Forest Plan through June 21.
El Dorado Transit System expanding Sacramento route including stop at May Lee State Office Complex
(FOX40.COM) — The El Dorado Transit System recently announced it will add a route to its popular Sacramento Commuter service, including a stop at the largest government office project in California’s history. Beginning on May 6, the El Dorado Transit will extend all its routes to include a stop at the new May Lee State […]
Car crash reported on Highway 99 near Fruitridge Road
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A car crash was reported Friday morning on southbound Highway 99 near the offramp for Fruitridge Road in Sacramento, California Highway Patrol logs show. Police were dispatched to the scene around 11:37 a.m. Somehow a vehicle crashed into the guardrails and a possible minor injury was...
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