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California's first-ever, free Adopt-a-Pet Day is here
SACRAMENTO — Saturday is a chance to pick up a new pet free of charge as animal shelters across California are participating in a new effort to help alleviate overcrowding.Adelynn Bayne is getting a new furry friend from Sacramento's Front Street Animal Shelter."I do wish I could take them all home," Bayne said. "I have such a love in my heart for animals."Bayne's new furry friend, Charlie, is a lucky one, but others like Phineas and Bentley are still looking for forever homes.On Saturday, adopting all these animals will be free as part of a first-of-its-kind statewide effort called Adopt-a-Pet...
Self-governed Sacramento homeless camp secures land use extension, but city has yet to decide on lease
A self-governed Sacramento homeless encampment plans to remain on a city-owned lot after securing a land use extension this week. Residents of and advocates for Camp Resolution announced the plan Thursday after securing a land use extension from the Central Valley Regional Water Quality Control Board. The variance was set to expire on June 1, but a letter from the waterboard extends it to Dec. 1 in order to give the city of Sacramento, the tenant and board time to reach a new agreement.
Sacramento homeless camps
SACRAMENTO -- A federal judge ruled for Sacramento County on constitutional claims stemming from its practice of clearing homeless encampments during the hottest part of the summer. While the U.S. Supreme Court has recognized a state-created danger claim under the Due Process Clause, there is no comparable foundation for such a claim in California state law. The homeless advocacy group also may not allege a California Health and Safety Code violation against the city.
‘That is part of me’: Sacramento Congresswoman uses personal history to inspire change
SACRAMENTO, California (KCRA) — During Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month there’s been a spotlight on the importance of education, especially with the recent increase in hate crimes against Asian Americans. A Sacramento Congresswoman has been doing that work for decades, including fighting to preserve...
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