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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 · 2d

FOX40

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Gambler wins $1.25M jackpot on Friday the 13th

(FOX40.COM) — Although Friday the 13th is a day often associated with bad lucky, the fortunes of one gambler at a Sacramento-area casino were anything but unlucky today. A guest at Thunder Valley Casino Resort won more than $1.25 million playing a penny slot machine Friday morning, the casino announced in a news release. The […]

Lincoln, CA · 1d

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They Paid Over $1 Million for Tiny Homes That Were Never Built. Now the Brothers Behind It Face 35 Felony Charges Each

California Brothers Took $211,000 From a Family and Never Broke Ground. Now They Are in Court Renee Kumamoto paid $168,000 […] This article originally appeared on BuildLikeNew.com — visit us for more home security guides.

California · 3d

Easy Everyday Recipes

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Texas Roadhouse faces costly fallout from viral racist hoax

A viral social-media allegation that Texas Roadhouse says was completely false still managed to leave...

Citrus Heights, CA · 2d

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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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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 · 2d

California Housing Market News

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El Dorado Hills prices slide back to where they stood five years ago

Home prices in El Dorado Hills fell 5.2% year-over-year in the three months ending October 2026, according to Redfin data. The median sale price was $928,354, down from…

El Dorado Hills, CA · 2d

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 · 2d

CBS Sacramento

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Rats found inside Kings Beach Safeway

The Kings Beach Safeway must undergo pest treatment, deep cleaning and another health inspection before reopening.

Kings Beach, CA · 3d

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Grocery Outlet Planning Lincoln Store at Ferrari Pavilion

Grocery Outlet is preparing to open a store in Lincoln, at the northeast corner of Ferrari Ranch Road and Lincoln Boulevard, in the new Ferrari Pavilion shopping center. The discount grocery chain is the anchor of the center, which is targeted for completion this month, though a store opening date hasn’t been announced.

Lincoln, CA · 22h

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Placerville Council Rejects Appeal, Lets Nugent House Vinyl Upgrades Stand

Nugent House — Approximate Site of Historic-Preservation Dispute. Placerville City Council voted 5-0 to deny an appeal from preservation advocate Marilyn Gillham and uphold city approval of exterior renovations at the Nugent House, a roughly 1897 residence on Bedford Avenue that some locals know as the Christmas House. The vote closed out a dispute over whether the property's historical status should have forced the use of period-appropriate wood materials instead of the synthetic shutters, trim and fencing that have already gone up.

Placerville, CA · 20h

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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

The Coconut Mama

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Baba’s Hot Chicken opening 3 new locations in California (38 around the U.S.)

Baba’s Hot Chicken is planning three more restaurants in California, with Irvine, Roseville and Napa on the list. The Riverside-born chain is joining a state where other fried-chicken brands are…

California · 6d

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Nevada County Animal Shelter Plan Opens for Review

GRASS VALLEY – Nevada County’s proposed animal shelter on La Barr Meadows Road would bring animal housing, adoptions, and veterinary care together at a new county-owned facility. The county is taking public comments on its environmental study, and its facilities plan puts estimated completion in 2029. The proposal...

Nevada County, CA · 22h

San Francisco Chronicle

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I-80 westbound over Sierra reopens

Interstate 80 westbound has reopened over Donner Summit after having been closed at the Nevada state line earlier due to snow. The road briefly reopened eastbound but closed again due to spinouts.

Colfax, CA · 19h

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Holt Warehouse Project Near Pleasant Grove Clears Sutter County Panel 5-0

Pacific Ave. & Riego Rd. — Approximate Intersection for Traffic Improvements. A proposed 130,219-square-foot warehouse tied to Holt of California cleared its first major hurdle near Pleasant Grove this past summer, when the Sutter County Planning Commission voted 5-0 on Aug. 19 to send the project forward. The facility would relocate Holt's existing warehouse operation, along with its 34 parts and field employees, from an adjoining property rather than add new staff or expand current operations.

Sutter County, CA · 1d

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More California Communities Becoming ‘Bear Country’ as Black Bears Seen in Lower Elevations

More California Communities Becoming ‘Bear Country’ as Black Bears Seen in Lower Elevations. California’s black bears are on the move and turning up in some surprising places. In early August, a yearling black bear was spotted within the Roseville and Rocklin city limits in Placer County. Earlier...

California · 22h

The Sacramento Bee

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A Sacramento-area veteran suffered from PTSD. This service dog changed his life

Tony Escue’s service dog Hugh has helped him regain some of the independence he thought he’d lost — and shown him what life beyond constant anxiety could look like. Escue, a 32-year-old Orangevale resident, served for nearly 10 years in the U.S. Army before his medical retirement in 2023. That year, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, after years of symptoms that had made it difficult for him to go places on his own. He turned to Canine Companions, a Santa Rosa-based nonprofit that helps veterans and others by connecting them with service dogs. This led Escue to Hugh, a Labrador mix who is almost 4. Hugh can do everything from turning on lights to tucking himself into the carry-on bag area under an airplane seat so he can ride with Escue, who takes him everywhere. “I was so trapped in my head for so long – years,” Escue said during an interview at Orangevale Community Park with Hugh at his side. “He really helped me to be able to have some independence and have some freedom in my life, and really give my family the freedom that I was worried that they were missing out on.” Why Escue

Sacramento, CA · 3d

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Marauders fall to Bulldogs in final league game

On Friday, Nov. 6, Jesuit High School Sacramento’s varsity football team lost 56-38 to Folsom High School in their Senior Night matchup. The Marauders kept the game close for the first quarter, but were unable to stay with the Bulldogs as the game progressed. Jesuit’s first drive ended with...

Sacramento, CA · 2d