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The Sacramento Bee

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Democrat declares win, Republican doesn't concede in Sacramento-area Assembly race

Democrat Amy Slavensky declared victory Friday evening in the competition for a Sacramento County Assembly seat over Republican incumbent Josh Hoover. Her lead grew to 53.1% of the vote for the 7th Assembly District after the county released updated results earlier in the day. They are separated by more than 7,000 ballots. “I’m ready to go to work for the people, no matter who they are, where they come from, or who they voted for, because that’s how I serve and that’s the job,” she said in a statement. But Hoover said he was not ready to concede. “I just think it’s way too early,” he said. “We want to let the elections officials do their job.” The district includes Citrus Heights, Folsom and Rancho Cordova and has 14,000 more Democrats than Republicans. Yet Hoover has held the seat since he upset a Democratic incumbent in 2022. The contest is one of several Democrats are hoping to flip so they can expand their supermajority in the Legislature. The seat overlaps with parts of the 6th Senate District, where Republican incumbent Roger Niello, R-Fair Oaks, is only leading by a slim margin . Sacramento County election officials will release more results

Sacramento County, CA · 3d

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Yuba City Targets Trash in Local Waterways

YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) – Yuba City is moving forward with an underground collection system designed to catch trash carried through storm drains before it reaches local waterways. The City Council approved project plans, bidding and an advance equipment purchase as part of its Nov. 3 consent calendar. The...

Yuba City, CA · 1d
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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

Sacramento, CA · 1d

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Which restaurants are open in Sacramento on Thanksgiving Day? Reserve now for holiday

The march towards Thanksgiving continues. For some people, cooking up the feast is the fun part. But what if you want turkey and all the trimmings, without all the frantic prep and less dish-washing? Luckily, restaurants across greater Sacramento are currently rolling out their Thanksgiving menus. Not only can you dine out for the holiday, but several businesses are offering take-home Thanksgiving feasts that only need to be reheated. Whether you’d like to hold Thanksgiving dinner in a restaurant or pre-order a meal to take home, it’s best to make reservations soon. Many businesses are getting booked up, or have strict deadlines for pre-orders. The 7th St. Standard 7th St. Standard is offering a $40 per-person turkey dinner from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. For dessert, there’s pumpkin pie, or apple pie with gelato. Reserve here . Bennett’s Bennett’s, with locations in Sacramento, Roseville, and Rocklin, has two Thanksgiving options in 2026. For dine-in or to-go, they have a turkey dinner plate with sides for $35, with a slice of pumpkin cheesecake for $10. Or, for $299, there’s the take-home Bennett’s Thanksgiving Feast, which comes with a pre-roasted turkey, sides, 12 dinner rolls, and a pumpkin pie. Reserve or pre-order

Sacramento, CA · 22h

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Some fencing along median on Greenback Lane to be removed, city says

By Sara Beth Williams– — The city plans to remove some of the rusty-brown fencing installed in the median on a portion of Greenback Lane following the approval of an $11-$12M drainage and accessibility project by the Citrus Heights City Council in October. The work involves removing some...

Citrus Heights, CA · 2d

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30 propane tanks found near church, businesses evacuated

(FOX40.COM) — Several Sacramento businesses were evacuated after approximately 30 propane tanks were found near an area church, officials said. According to the Sacramento Fire Department, a report was received around 4 p.m. about a gas leak on the 3300 block of 52nd Avenue, near a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.  Sac Fire and PG&E […]

Sacramento, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

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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 · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

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Yolo County election update: Pritchard concedes in 3rd District, hotel tax leading

Woodland City Councilmember Mayra Vega widened her lead Friday over supervisor’s deputy Dotty Pritchard in the race for the Yolo County Board of Supervisors’ 3rd District seat, a day after Pritchard conceded the election. Vega led by 1,093 votes in the latest unofficial returns released Friday afternoon by the Yolo County Office of Elections, receiving 55.4% of the vote compared with Pritchard’s 44.6%. Her lead grew by 214 votes since election night , when she was ahead by 879 votes. On Thursday, Pritchard conceded the race to replace outgoing Supervisor Mary Vixie Sandy in a social media post. “Things didn’t work out the way we wanted,” Pritchard wrote. “But I congratulate Ms. Vega on her win. Let’s get behind her for the betterment of Yolo County.” Vega’s lead grew slightly with Friday’s updated results. With 46.1% of votes counted, Vega received 55.4% of votes and Pritchard won 44.6%. In June, Pritchard finished first in a three-candidate primary, receiving 40% of the vote to Vega’s 32%. Xotchl Rodriguez, who did not qualify for the November ballot, received 28%. Early precinct-level returns suggested Vega drew stronger support in more densely populated parts of the district, including downtown Woodland and the Bryte and

Yolo County, CA · 3d

The Sacramento Bee

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Sacramento's Railyards is building momentum. New housing may have to wait until 2028

Even though a hospital, concert venue and soccer stadium are coming to Sacramento’s Railyards, the district may not see new residential construction for several years. There are two apartment complexes there now — Wong Center and The A.J. Apartments — but one of the district’s lead developers said recently that he believes the Railyards and other parts of Sacramento’s core may not see home building speed up again until around 2028. “We’re just not in a place where rents and the market are supportive of new development,” said Denton Kelley, CEO of LDK Ventures, the master developer of the Railyards district. “...It will probably take until about ’28 before we start seeing new residential projects in the Railyards and, probably, within midtown and downtown.” The suburbs have seen more solid job growth, especially along the Highway 50 corridor where Folsom and Rancho Cordova are located. Kelley said cited recent investments in those areas by firms like Solidigm and Micron . That area will probably outperform the rest of the market for the next three to five years, Kelley said. The Railyards will compete with those cities’ “lifestyle centers” like the Palladio shopping center in Folsom or the Fountains in Roseville.

Sacramento, CA · 2d

The Sacramento Bee

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‘The most interesting economy in the region': How Rancho Cordova became a ‘hot town'

When Rancho Cordova approved an indoor soccer arena and surrounding development in a $185 million deal last week, the city of nearly 90,000 people east of Sacramento was burnishing a reputation as one of the region’s "hot” cities for businesses. “It’s where all the new stuff’s going,” said Greater Sacramento Economic Council President and CEO Barry Broome. The city, he said, has “made itself the most interesting economy in the region.” Rancho Cordova is growing faster than most other cities in California. City leaders said they have prioritized attracting investment and helping businesses navigate bureaucratic hurdles, with relatively affordable housing also supporting those efforts. The number of jobs in Rancho Cordova has grown to 74,000, up 10% since the city incorporated in 2003. An agreement with chip giant Nvidia is expected to bring school curricula and job training focused on the company’s technology. Three years ago, Solidigm, a memory storage company spun out of Intel, chose Rancho Cordova for its global headquarters. The company has invested more than $100 million in its local facilities in recent years and employs about 700 people in the region. But just as Rancho Cordova is attracting new investments, not long ago the community suffered

Rancho Cordova, CA · 1d

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Sacramento's Run to Feed the Hungry Returns Nov. 26 With Optional Chip Timing

Sacramento's Run to Feed the Hungry is back for its 33rd year on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026, with a 10K kicking off at 8:15 a.m. and a 5K following at 9 a.m. through the streets of East Sacramento. Runners and walkers don't even have to commit to a distance in advance — organizers say participants can choose whether to do the 5K or 10K on race day itself.

Sacramento, CA · 22h

The Sacramento Bee

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County office of education rejects Sacramento City Unified's revised budget

Sacramento City Unified’s fiscal overseer has disapproved the district’s revised budget, citing a “significant” projected negative year-end fund balance and the district’s failure to provide enough information to assess its cash flow and ability to meet financial obligations. The decision, made Friday, came weeks after the Sacramento County Office of Education disapproved the district’s original budget adopted in June and less than a day after the district signaled it would pursue a state budget review committee to review its revised budget. The disapproval could trigger a budget review by a three-member committee selected by the SCUSD board from a state-provided list, unless the district receives a waiver. The committee, if formed, will recommend whether the budget should be approved or disapproved. In a letter to SCUSD Superintendent Cancy McArn, SCOE Superintendent Jacqueline White cited several concerns, including the district’s projected negative unrestricted balance of $166.3 million by year’s end, uncertainty over which budget solutions were reflected and missing financial projections. “This lack of clarity on what solutions are included or not included in the revised budget documents makes it difficult to accurately measure the insolvency risk and timing,” White wrote in the letter reviewed by The Sacramento Bee. Disputed path

Sacramento, CA · 23h

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SacCity: VZ intersection 10: Albatross Way & El Camino Ave

Note: General information on the Top 20 intersections, with criteria, list, and map, is available in post 1. I am looking more closely at the Top 20 intersections identified in the City of Sacramento Vision Zero Action Plan Update. Intersection 10 is Albatross Way & El Camino Ave. This is an offset intersection, with Albatross Avenue to the north of El Camino Ave being offset to the east relative to Albatross Avenue to the south.

Sacramento, CA · 2d

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This Old-School California Flea Market Has Hundreds Of Vendors And Bargains Worth Waking Up Early For

A green barn from an old hops-drying operation still stands at the center of this weekend bargain bash. Around it, more than 450 vendor spaces fill up every Saturday and Sunday. The gates open at 7 a.m., rain or shine, all year long. Admission is free, and so is parking...

Sacramento, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

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Sacramento restaurant closed over rodent droppings. What else did inspectors find?

Sacramento County Health Inspectors gave a red placard to a Japanese fusion restaurant after finding about 20 rodent droppings throughout the facility. Additionally, 12 restaurants were cited for unattended raw chicken, gunk found on a can opener and a missing food safety certificate. 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, Oct. 29, through Wednesday, Nov. 4. 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

Sacramento County, CA · 4d

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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 · 3d

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Sutter Health workers to hold informational pickets

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Northern California’s Worst Wildfires Sent a Million Extra Acre-Feet of Water Into Lake Oroville

The Dixie, North Complex, and Sugar fires burned more than half of the upper Feather River watershed in 2020 and 2021, and a new federal study has put a number on one consequence almost nobody was tracking at the time: the fires sent a lot more water downstream to Lake Oroville.

Oroville, CA · 1d