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Pickleball lights in El Dorado Hills ordered to be taken down after residents win lawsuit

El Dorado Hills, CA · 2d

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Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub in Downtown Placerville Changing Owners

Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub, a longtime seafood and American restaurant on Main Street in downtown Placerville, is changing ownership. State records show that Vincent Richardson is taking over the restaurant at 425 Main St., and the transfer is still pending. The pending records list the business under the...

Placerville, CA · 22h
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Reno-Gazette Journal

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Safeway in Lake Tahoe closed after inspectors find rats in storage areas

A grocery store in the Lake Tahoe community of Kings Beach has been closed after health inspectors found a rat infestation in a storage area and breakroom. The Safeway at 7815 N. Lake Blvd. was ordered closed on Monday. Placer County health officials inspected the store after multiple complaints of rodents. Inspectors "found evidence of rodent activity including droppings (in backgroom storage and breakroom) and gnaw marks on food wrappers (in backroom storage)," according to the Nov. 9 inspection report. "During the walk around the rear storage area, multiple rats were sighted running under the pallets and throughout the facility." Before Monday's inspection, the store had received routine health inspections in January and September and received a passing grade both times. .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } What happens next with Safeway at Kings Beach? Inspectors provided the Kings Beach Safeway with a five-point checklist in order to reopen: A thorough inspection and remediation of the facility by a pest control company. A detailed treatment plan and schedule of future inspections from the pest control company. Inspection of the store's inventory to discard any items contaminated by pests. Cleaning and sanitization of the storage area

Kings Beach, CA · 3d

The Sacramento Bee

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Local church kitchen given red placard for more than 100 rodent droppings. What else?

The cooking facility inside a Florin church was given a red placard after health inspectors found 153 rodent droppings throughout. What do these inspections mean? While a yellow placard signals two or more major violations, these are typically corrected or mitigated during the inspection, according to the Sacramento County Retail Food Inspection Guide . A red placard, however, signals “imminent danger to public health and safety” and suspends an establishment’s health permit until violations are corrected. This could include, but is not limited to, major vermin contamination . In contrast, a green placard means a restaurant passed inspection. The county performs about 14,000 inspections annually and about 97% of establishments pass, spokesman Ken Casparis previously told The Sacramento Bee. Approximately 1% of inspections result in a closure, he said. These were the results of Sacramento County food facility inspections for Thursday, Nov. 5, through Wednesday, Nov. 11. If an inspection listed below needs clarification, business owners can email The Sacramento Bee at servicejournalists@sacbee.com . How to report a business to the health department For readers who would like to report a local restaurant, food truck or café for health violations, you can file a complaint with the facility’s local environmental

Sacramento County, CA · 8h

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Safeway closed in Kings Beach due to rodent infestation

KINGS BEACH, Calif. – The Safeway in Kings Beach is currently closed due to a rodent infestation. Placer County Human and Health Services closed the store on Monday after a site evaluation prompted by multiple complaints of rodent infestation at the facility. According to the county’s report, the inspection...

Kings Beach, CA · 3d

The Sacramento Bee

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Player wins $1.25 million on 1-cent slot machine at Sacramento-area casino

A gambler at Thunder Valley Casino Resort in Lincoln, near Sacramento, won a $1.25 million jackpot on a penny slot machine. The visitor won the prize on a $3.75 bet on a “Mega Stampede Grand” slot machine, the casino said in a news release. The win came on Friday the 13th, reversing the traditional bad luck of the day, casino officials said. “Friday the 13th has certainly brought extra excitement to Thunder Valley,” said Dawn Clayton, chief executive officer of Thunder Valley Casino Resort. “$1.25 million is an extraordinary win, and we’re lucky to be part of such an exciting day for our guests. Congratulations!” Thunder Valley said it has paid out more than 251,000 jackpots over the past year, averaging nearly 700 jackpots per day, or roughly one every two minutes. Thunder Valley Casino Resort, at 1200 Athens Ave. in Lincoln, has 3,500 slot machines and 89 table games. It is about 35 miles northeast of Sacramento. Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm. However, for some, gambling is an addiction that can ruin lives and families. If you or a loved one shows signs of gambling addiction, you can seek help by calling the

Lincoln, CA · 6h

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Iconic caboose moves through streets of historic Colfax

I had the chance to witness something I've never seen before, nor ever really thought I'd see. A more than 100-year-old train caboose rolled through the streets of Colfax, instead of on rails, as part of a relocation process to the 1905 depot across the street Thursday morning. Since 1969, the SP #863 wooden caboose has been a visual symbol of Colfax's railroad history at its perch on the corner of Grass Valley and Main Street. As part of a plan to move it to a more accessible spot at the depot, a team from Scott's Heavy Towing lifted the caboose onto wheels to make the delicate move.

Colfax, CA · 1d

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Highway 50 in El Dorado County is California's deer collision hotspot

A new report from UC Davis researchers highlights the number of wild animals killed on California roads each year, with deer collisions particularly common in western El Dorado County.

El Dorado County, CA · 2d

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Thanksgiving Break Camps in Auburn + Nearby

School's out the week of Thanksgiving, and somebody still has to work Monday through Wednesday. Most local schools are off Monday, November 23 through Friday, November 27, and camps run the first two or three days of that week. We checked every camp below on its own registration page so you can see dates, hours, ages and price at a glance.

Auburn, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

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Virus found in California for first time after 220 fish die at Nevada County lake

A virus linked to the deaths of about 220 fish at a Nevada County lake was detected in California for the first time, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said. “This is a sobering discovery given how widely distributed largemouth bass are in California, how popular they are as a sport fish and their economic importance to our rural communities,” said Jay Rowan, the agency's fisheries branch chief, in a Thursday news release. About 220 fish, mostly largemouth bass but also some bluegill, died at Lake of the Pines in September, and tests confirmed the presence of largemouth bass virus, officials said. The virus does not pose a health risk to humans or other warm-blooded animals, the agency said. Officials had not determined how the virus reached the lake. The virus can be introduced “from contaminated equipment, infected baitfish, stocking infected largemouth bass and introducing other carrier species that are infected.” The virus poses no health risks to people who eat infected fish or swim in or drink infected water, the agency said. The agency urged residents to help prevent the virus from spreading by avoiding the transfer of fish between bodies of water and cleaning, draining and drying

Nevada County, CA · 1d

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El Dorado Hills to Remove Park Lights After Seniors' Lawsuit Settlement

The towering lights that once blazed over Heritage Park's tennis and pickleball courts in El Dorado Hills are coming down for good, after the El Dorado Hills Community Services District settled a lawsuit brought by residents of a nearby senior community who said the glare was wrecking their sleep. The fight has dragged on for years, but under the settlement terms, the lights are headed for removal, and the district is on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars in legal costs.

El Dorado Hills, CA · 1d

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Seven California Small-Town Bakeries Selling Out Of Pie Every Thanksgiving Week

Every November, a lot of Californians quietly accept that their turkey is negotiable but the pie is not. The trouble is that the best pies in the state often come from tiny towns, mountain hamlets, and roadside farm stands, and those places run out fast once Thanksgiving week arrives. This...

California · 1d

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You Haven’t Had A Real Glazed Donut Until You’ve Tried The Ones At This California Bakery

Somewhere in Rocklin, there’s a strip mall that quietly outperforms every fancy bakery in the state. It doesn’t have a line around the block or a hashtag, it just has really, really good donuts. You’ve probably driven past this place a dozen times without noticing it. That’s...

Rocklin, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

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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

Rocklin, CA · 2d

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Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sierra Nevada, Over a Foot of Snow Coming to California

A winter storm warning has been issued for the Sierra Nevada Range beginning Friday. The early-season storm was expected to bring as much as two feet of snow at higher elevations, but those forecasts have tempered as the storm nears. “Rain, mountain snow, and strong winds are forecast for Nevada...

Nevada County, CA · 1d

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Impending storm cancels Hangtown 100 at Placerville Speedway

With wet weather forecasted for this weekend, Hangtown 100 officials have made the decision to cancel both nights of racing scheduled for this Friday and Saturday at Placerville Speedway. “With how the forecast looks for this weekend we wanted to make an early decision since people are traveling from all...

Placerville, CA · 2d

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‘You can’t do it this way’: Sacramento sheriff, Placer DA condemn Newsom’s clemency order

Governor Gavin Newsom has made a sweeping change to California’s death row. Last week Newsom used his executive clemency authority to convert all death sentences in the state — nearly 550 in total — to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Newsom previously instituted a moratorium on capital punishment in California in 2019.

California · 3d

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Merced County golfer wins prestigious senior tournament. Here's how

He's a member of the Merced High sports Hall of Fame.

Merced County, CA · 1d

CBS Sacramento

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Sacramento Valley rain, Sierra snow coming with first major storm of the season

As the Sacramento Valley prepares for its first significant storm of the season, county crews are working to reduce the risk of flooding while Sierra ski resorts look forward to much-needed snowfall.

Sacramento County, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

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Nvidia, rocked by CEO's sudden resignation, has ties to Sacramento-area AI plans

A major chipmaker whose founder and chief executive abruptly resigned Thursday had ties to a proposed artificial intelligence hub in the Sacramento area. Jensen Huang resigned as president , chief executive officer and a board member of Nvidia, the company said. He cofounded the company in 1993. Huang, 63, apologized Sunday for being “unfaithful to my wife,” CNBC reported. His apology followed reports that he had an affair with Alice Huang, a former executive at Singapore-based Megaspeed, an Nvidia customer. Alice Huang, who is not related to the former CEO, is reportedly suspected of being a Chinese spy, according to news reports. Jensen Huang also reportedly had an affair with Kimberly Powell, vice president of healthcare at the chipmaker. Colette Kress, Nvidia’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, was named interim CEO, the company said. Nvidia, based in Santa Clara, is a leading manufacturer of chips used to power artificial intelligence systems. What are Nvidia’s ties to Sacramento? In October 2025, Nvidia discussed plans to establish an AI innovation hub in Rancho Cordova in partnership with the Human Machine Collaboration Institute. The project was intended to “boost the city’s AI capabilities with AI infrastructure, workforce upskilling and student training,”

Sacramento, CA · 1d