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Residents In These 8 California Cities Pay Far Less For Power Than PG&E Customers

Want to find cities in California where residents pay far less for power than PG&E customers?. These 8 cities offer lower monthly bills and real financial relief!. Opening your electric bill every month can feel like a small punishment, especially if you’re in PG&E territory. Modesto is one of...

California · 4d

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Along California’s Highways, These 5 Old Diners Still Feel Like 1970

California’s highways are packed with fast food signs, but a few old diners still serve breakfast the way they did decades ago. These are the spots with wood-paneled walls, pinball machines, counter seats, and biscuits and gravy that come out on a real plate. Some sit at busy truck...

Sacramento, CA · 20h

The Sacramento Bee

Downtown Sacramento restaurant abruptly shuts, workers file suit alleging wage theft

Echo & Rig, the steakhouse and butcher shop in Downtown Commons inside Sacramento’s Kimpton Sawyer Hotel, appears to have abruptly closed, and an employee has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of himself and others who the suit alleges have not been paid. The lawsuit was filed Nov. 2 in Sacramento Superior Court by Gavrilov & Brooks on behalf of Micah Bramwell and other employees at the restaurant, which is at 500 J St. Suite 150. The suit accuses the restaurant and its owner of failure to pay timely wages, failure to pay all wages upon separation, noncompliant wage statements, rest break violations, failure to reimburse necessary business expenses and unfair business practices. The plaintiff is seeking to recover the underpaid damages, penalties, interest, attorney’s fees and costs. TikTok user Erika posted a video on Thursday showing text from an email from the management and images of the empty restaurant. “Unfortunately today we received (an) email, that they decided to (close) their doors forever at the Sacramento location ... and none of the staff including myself got paid! Some of them were over 10+ checks probably more! Some servers are owed over 10k in tips,” the caption says. The

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California Prison Kitchen Audit Finds Mold, Rotten Food, Missing Wire Whip and Cutters

Inspectors sent to check on California prison kitchens found rotten tomatoes, moldy peppers, spiderwebs and bug-covered fly traps at Corcoran, and moldy ceilings at Corcoran and California State Prison, Sacramento, along with equipment failures and missing utensils serious enough to raise security concerns. The findings come from an audit by the state's Office of the Inspector General, which examined food programs and services inside California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities.

California · 2d

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657,000 alerts, one violent jolt: Inside the Mendocino quake

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck Mendocino County in Northern California early on a Wednesday morning in June, knocking out power to thousands and sending items off shelves in stores and homes. Officials reported some injuries but no deaths. A follow-up explainer published today looks at why the alert system reached so many people.

Mendocino County, CA · 4d

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Midtown Sacramento Cat Named Balou Wins Mayor Race Against 15 Rivals

A scruffy community cat named Balou has a new title to go with his usual rounds of porches and kibble bowls: mayor. The 9-year-old cat, believed to have French Chartreux background, was elected ceremonial mayor of the Marshall School and New Era Park neighborhoods in Sacramento this September, beating out 15 other feline candidates for a one-year term.

Sacramento, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

Where to celebrate Veterans Day in the Sacramento area on Wednesday

This year’s Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11 marks America’s 250th birthday: 250 years of service for the U.S. Armed Forces. Here’s where to find free community gatherings, parades, ceremonies and other events in honor of Veterans Day across the Sacramento region. Capital region At the California State Capitol West Steps, a Veterans Day ceremony will start at 9 a.m., followed by a parade at 11 a.m. The event will also feature a car show, appearances by the JROTC and Scouts of America, and veteran and community booths. Address: 1315 10th St., Sacramento More info: https://veteransofcalifornia.com/events/veterans-day-parade-sacramento-2026 . Mather In Mather, the Sacramento VA Medical Center will host a Veterans Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. featuring guest speakers, patriotic music, Cordova High School JROTC cadets, and community resource and information booths. Address: Sacramento VA Medical Center, 10535 Hospital Way (Building 650), Mather More info: https://www.va.gov/northern-california-health-care/events/92902/ . West Sacramento In West Sacramento, the Veterans Day Parade will start at 11 a.m., followed by the annual Heroes Luncheon, featuring food, live music, raffles and bingo. Address: 1100 Clarendon Street to West Acre Road, ending at Park Boulevard & Stone Boulevard More info: https://westsacvfw.com/veterans-day-parade . Carmichael In Carmichael, the Kiwanis Club

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Dutra Wraps 2026 Sacramento River Levee Push, Sinks 180,000 Tons of Stone

Crews working along the Sacramento River have wrapped up this year's levee-protection push in the city's Pocket neighborhood, placing 180,000 tons of graded stone and installing roughly 750 trees in the water to bolster flood defenses and fish habitat along the riverbank. The milestone was reported by DredgeWire, which said...

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Davis launches new homelessness response team amid concerns from residents and businesses

The city of Davis is launching a new outreach program aimed at addressing homelessness, following concerns from residents and downtown business owners.

Davis, CA · 16h

The Sacramento Bee

After student's father detained, Sac City Unified presses city for ICE alerts

Sacramento City Unified School District leaders said Tuesday the father of an Earl Warren Elementary student was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement the day before, a few blocks from the school. At a news conference, board members urged Sacramento police to alert the district when verified ICE activity occurs near schools. The call came as the district pressed for better coordination after ICE agents in late October were spotted near Ethel Phillips Elementary, causing concern among students and families during after school pickup. “We can prepare for what happens on our campuses. Unfortunately, we cannot control what happens on the streets surrounding them,” school board member Jasjit Singh said Tuesday. “We need timely, credible information. We need direct radio communication between our school safety team and the police department, and we need city sanctuary policies that place students and families at the forefront and are centered around how to prepare and how to respond.” According to Singh, the district learned about the detention through the school, after the principal was informed that the student’s father had been detained. The detention took place near the 65th Street, by St. Mary Cemetery, Singh said. The detention came three days after

Sacramento, CA · 23h

The Sacramento Bee

Ride the red, white and blue as West Sacramento's River Fox honors nation's birth

All aboard the red, white and blue. A new patriotic-themed excursion train made its West Sacramento debut to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary and the 200th anniversary of American rail travel. The River Fox Train debuted a new look with a custom-wrapped locomotive featuring imagery of local iconic landmarks such as the Sacramento skyline and Tower Bridge, along with American flag branding. “With 2027 marking 200 years of American railroading, this locomotive is also a tribute to the industry that transformed this country,” said Alicia Carpenter, Assistant General Manager of the River Fox Train in a news release. “We wanted to create something that reflects the pride we have in our country while also highlighting the beauty, history, and spirit of California’s Sacramento Capital Region.” Rail travel dates back to 1827, and the River Fox’s own line, built in 1911, once connected agricultural communities in the Sacramento Valley. Riders can catch see the artwork throughout 2027 and during upcoming excursions, including the Magical Christmas Train , New Year’s Eve Express and Lunar New Year Train . Website : www.riverfoxtrain.com Phone : 800-866-1690

West Sacramento, CA · 3d

SFGate

Solano Co.: Sheriff's Office Debuts 3 New Dogs In Expansion Of K-9 Unit

The Solano County Sheriff' Office welcomed three new dogs to its K-9 unit this month. The dogs were acquired through a donation from the Syar Foundation, a local, nonprofit grantmaking foundation. The foundation is named for C.M. "Tony" Syar, who founded the local construction materials company Syar Industries, and his wife, B.M. "Boots" Syar.

Solano County, CA · 2d

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Destroyed, but never forgotten. New exhibit sheds light on the legacy of Sacramento’s Japantown

For decades, Sacramento was home to the fourth-largest Japantown in the country, a thriving neighborhood that sat along 3rd, 5th, L and O Streets. But during World War II, its residents were taken away to incarceration camps for the duration of the conflict. And after the war’s end, Japantown was...

Sacramento, CA · 2d

News & Review

Sacramento Poor People's Campaign seeks 25% affordable housing in Railyards deal

On behalf of the Sacramento Poor People’s Campaign (Sac PPC), we would like to provide the following public comments:. Sacramento deserves better than the current Railyards deal, which prioritizes profits over people. Please do not vote on any subsidy for Railyards developers on November 10th or until there is a fair community benefits agreement with more affordable housing, an anti-displacement fund, a neighborhood grocery store, and good jobs.

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Flood Risk Management & Emergency Response: USACE Sacramento District Engineers Deploy Across Three Western States Under Public Law 84-99

Editor’s Note: The following is from USACE Sacramento District, curated by America’s Engineers for general public, commercial contractor, and industry visibility. The original article can be found at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers news repository. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District teams deployed to three states...

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University Retirement Community cuts ribbon on $54M expansion in Davis, CA

University Retirement Community, in partnership with parent organization Pacific Retirement Services, celebrated the grand opening of The Vista in Davis, CA, with a ceremonial ribbon cutting last week for the community’s $54 million expansion. “The opening of The Vista marks an exciting milestone for both Pacific Retirement Services and...

Davis, CA · 1d

FOX40

Seasonal controlled burn projects ramping up in California

(FOX40.COM) — Smoke may be visible in several areas of Northern California as weather conditions allow for safe prescribed burning this week and into the winter. FOX40 visited one such project Monday in the Sierra County community of Calpine, about 30 miles north of Truckee, where the U.S. Forest Service was burning about 130 acres of […]

California · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

Death row clemency, Matsui-Vang congressional race: What Sacramento talked about Nov. 2-8

Sacramento readers had plenty on their minds last week. From Nov. 2-8, these are the stories on sacbee.com that drew the most comments — a snapshot of what the community had to say about election night, a historic clemency decision and the future of the 7th Congressional District. Newsom moves to spare all 548 on California’s death row Gov. Gavin Newsom notified the California Supreme Court he intends to commute the sentences of the 548 people on California’s death row to life without parole — what advocates describe as the largest single act of clemency in U.S. history. “I take this action because I firmly believe that state-sanctioned killing is incompatible with California’s values, undermines the foundations of our legal system, and diminishes each of us,” Newsom wrote in a letter first reported by The Sacramento Bee . »» Read the story, see the comments Prosecutors and victims’ families split sharply The move drew polarized reactions. Former Sacramento DA Anne Marie Schubert said she plans to sue to block it. Former Los Angeles DA Gil Garcetti, who once pursued capital punishment, now backs Newsom: “There is nothing to show that the death penalty is a deterrent.” Sandy Friend, mother of