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Hammer-wielding suspects try to rob Rocklin Walmart, police say
(FOX40.COM) — A robbery at a Rocklin Walmart on Monday morning triggered a large police presence in the area, according to the Rocklin Police Department. Police say that at 10:25 a.m., two suspects wearing masks and wielding hammers entered the store demanding money from the registers. No injuries have been reported and it is unclear […]
How much rain did some Northern California cities get in April? Here's a quick look at the numbers
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers, and after all that rain, Northern California should be in store for a beautiful and colorful month of May. Rainfall totals were generally above normal for the month, but unfortunately, it wasn't enough rain to climb above...
Free holiday parking among items on the chopping block as Sacramento seeks to close $66M deficit
SACRAMENTO – The City of Sacramento released Tuesday details on its proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year as it faces a projected $66 million deficit. City officials say the $1.6 billion proposal, while getting rid of a number of job vacancies, won't eliminate any filled positions. "It has always been my goal to balance the budget by making strategic decisions instead of across-the-board cuts and to minimize – to the greatest extent possible – any impacts to core City service and City employees," said City Manager Howard Chan in a statement. Tackling Sacramento's homeless issues also remains top of...
127 apartments for 'extremely' low-income residents open in South Sacramento
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — Affordable housing developer Mutual Housing California opened a new 127-unit apartment complex Monday for extremely low income families. It includes 67 units saved for residents who were previously unhoused. "It's what we call a large family property, so the property is designed to serve families,"...
Dogs Take the Lead and Support SPCA
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - On April 20, Sacramento let the dogs out to participate in the 31st Annual SPCA Doggy Dash. Over 2,000 people and their canine companions went to William Land Park to enjoy the sunny Saturday. Dogs and their people registered for either a 5k or 2k run in the tree-filled park. Some pooches ran alongside their owners, while less athletic and senior dogs enjoyed the view from a wagon or stroller.
Homicide investigation underway in Sacramento's Greenhaven neighborhood
SACRAMENTO – A homicide investigation is underway in Sacramento's Greenhaven neighborhood Monday morning.The scene is near Riverside Boulevard and 43rd Avenue, just off of Interstate 5.Sacramento police said, a little before 3 a.m., officers responded to the 6200 block of Riverside Boulevard to investigate reports of a person shot. That person later died at the hospital, police said. Investigators believe the shooting happened along the 900 block of Jonfer Way, near 43rd Avenue, with the shooting victim eventually driving to the Riverside Boulevard scene. No known suspects have been identified at this time. Authorities have not released the name of the victim. A large law enforcement presence remains in the area, which is populated by several apartment complexes. Eastbound 43rd Avenue is blocked in the immediate due to the investigation.
Call Kurtis Investigates: "The state stole my tax refund."
CARMICHAEL – Eric Stevens planned to buy his 90-year-old mom a wheelchair with his tax refund."She's been bedbound ever since she broke her foot," Stevens said.Instead, he got a lousy piece of paper from the Franchise Tax Board saying they intercepted $1,483 — his entire tax refund."I'm sitting there literally trying to take care of mom, and then I'm wound up being stolen from," he said.The state swiped his entire tax refund over someone else's debt to the DMV. "It does feel like they stole your money. No reason, no rationale. You can't find out why in any timely manner, which...
Traffic collision reported on Highway 50 in East Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A traffic collision was reported on westbound Highway 50 near the Stockton Boulevard ramp in East Sacramento on Tuesday afternoon. California Highway Patrol logs indicate that at least three vehicles were involved in the crash. It is unclear if any injuries were reported. Traffic slowdown can...
3-week-old eagle rescued after falling out of nest in Sacramento County
ORANGEVALE — A community rallied around an eaglet over the weekend after it fell more than 100 feet out of its nest in Sacramento County.Susan Skinner has been photographing the family of eagles for eight years and never expected this."We were faced with the melancholy prospect of watching this little eagle die up there," she said.This life-or-death situation unfolded on a tree positioned more than a hundred feet over the American River in Orangevale."A lady who visits these eagles on a daily basis noticed, as we all did, that one of them was missing," Skinner said.Complicating matters was the land...
Sacramento-based Russian national caught helping terrorists, gets 12 years in prison
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Russian national who resided in Sacramento was recently sentenced to 12 years in prison for trying to provide material support to a designated terrorist organization. Federal prosecutors announced 37-year-old Murat Kurashev's prison sentence Monday after they said he used money transfer services to send about...
Folsom Police get 2 new Tesla squad cars
Folsom Police bolstered the fleet recently with the delivery of two new Tesla patrol cars, the first all-electric vehicles for the department. As part of a pilot program to test the efficiency of EVs for police operations, the Folsom Police Department added the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y "police package" cruisers. The department ordered the patrol cars last summer.
Construction underway for affordable apartments near Roseville
CALIFORNIA, USA — Construction is underway for affordable apartments in Placer County near Roseville. The groundbreaking for Terracina at Winding Creek happened Tuesday. Once complete, it will be a 284-unit apartment community split into two sites located along Westbrook Boulevard and Lower Bank Drive. The project is broken down...
Crews douse fire at home under renovation in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO – Crews battled and quickly put out a fire at a home in south Sacramento early Tuesday morning.Sacramento Fire says they received a call just after 3 a.m. about a fire at a home along Harold Way, just off of Fruitridge Road. Firefighters believe the fire started in a shed in the front driveway. The flames were put out before they could further impact the home, which was under renovation. No one was inside the home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported, firefighters say. Exactly what started the fire is under investigation.
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