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Driver doing donuts crashes through Sacramento homeowner's fence
SACRAMENTO -- Everyone likes donuts, right? Well, not when they're dangerous. In this case, the donuts involve spinning drivers losing control and crashing into people's property.It happened to one Sacramento family Tuesday night near the Arden Fair Mall at Bowling Green Drive and Ray Street."I heard some car tires screeching and next thing you know, they were gone," said neighbor Chris Georgiou.Georgiou says it was after 11:00 p.m. Tuesday when he rushed outside from his living room to find a costly mess waiting for him."I came outside and my fence was completely collapsed," Georgiou said. "It's very frustrating."Tire tracks in...
Audit: Sacramento homeless crisis 'devoured' resources, pushed city into 'chaos'
(The Center Square) - A city audit that reviewed how the city of Sacramento is dealing with the homeless shows the impact ranges from the tens of millions of dollars increased spending with more on the horizon, employees who are leaving the city to get away from the issue that impacts their jobs to the threat of criminal prosecution of city officials by the county district attorney. The audit reviewed the city’s actions and spending on homelessness in 2022-23. It was delivered to the city...
Car reportedly crashes into pole on Elder Creek Road in Sacramento County
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A car crashed into an electrical pole Wednesday morning at the intersection of Elder Creek Road and Bradshaw Road, California Highway Patrol logs show. The car appeared to be driving recklessly and swerving before the crash. Police were en route to the scene at 8:44 a.m. No injuries have been reported and the extent of damage to the pole was unconfirmed.
Helicopter circles downtown Sacramento as sheriff's office searches for person of interest
A helicopter search for a person is underway in downtown Sacramento, according to the sheriff's office. The search began after Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper spotted a stolen vehicle near 13th and G Streets and called to have it towed. The sheriff's office said as Cooper was waiting for a...
2 stabbed at 8th and J in downtown Sacramento
SACRAMENTO — Two men were hospitalized after being stabbed in the downtown Sacramento area, authorities said Wednesday night.It happened in the area of 8th and J streets.The Sacramento Police Department said the initial call for it came in just before 9 p.m.The victims were stable at last check.Sacramento police said it appears to have been an isolated incident and there were no outstanding suspects.The exact circumstances of what happened remain under investigation.
Sacramento becomes first transgender 'sanctuary city' in California
(The Center Square) Sacramento’s city council unanimously passed a resolution to become the first “sanctuary city for transgender people” in California. This measure prohibits Sacramento city resources from being used to “detain individuals seeking care, or otherwise to cooperate with jurisdictions seeking to enforce laws criminalizing gender affirming care in other jurisdictions.” Over 20 states have restrictions on transgender surgeries and puberty blockers for children. According to a Harvard/Harris poll, 67% of Democrats, 89% of Republicans, and 77% of independents believe gender surgeries and puberty...
California lawmaker aims to ban distribution of hate flyers
SACRAMENTO — The number of hate-motivated crimes in California has risen 20% in just one year. Now, there's a new effort to stop people from distributing flyers that contain hateful speech.From Folsom and east Sacramento to Amador County, hate flyers are being left on people's cars and homes."These types of activities are intended to make our neighborhoods a scary place to be," said Robb Layne, co-president of the Jewish Federation of Sacramento.The flyers include racist, homophobic or antisemitic language.Law enforcement officials say arresting suspects for these types of incidents is a legal gray area. Unless they contain intimidation or threats...
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