Sacramento’s top stories today: lawsuits, ICE raid probe and more
Sacramento’s top stories this week span a wrongful death lawsuit over a deadly road, a federal investigation into ICE actions at a local law firm, city oversight of youth violence programs and a celebrity DJ appearance. Here’s a rundown of what happened and why it matters. The parents of three brothers killed in an Aug
Land Park School Wins New Playfield, But Parents’ Grass Fight Isn’t Over Yet
Sacramento City Unified School District has completed a new hard court and playfield area at Crocker/Riverside Elementary School in Land Park, part of a broader set of campus upgrades that also includes a future transitional kindergarten classroom and a new shade structure. The project, which began over the summer, is
Davis stabber Carlos Dominguez committed to state hospital
(FOX40.COM) — Carlos Dominguez, the man convicted of killing two people in Davis and who admitted to stabbing a third, was officially committed to a state hospital on Wednesday. Dominguez will be sent to a state hospital for a minimum of 180 days, where he will continue his treatment for schizophrenia. Since he has tec
Elk Grove police arrest suspect in hit-and-run that left woman hospitalized
An arrest was made Wednesday morning in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a woman in the hospital late last month in Elk Grove, police said.
Fire officials warning residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks ahead of Independence Day
Fire officials warning residents about the dangers of illegal fireworks ahead of Independence Day.
4-vehicle crash blocks I-80 lanes near Citrus Heights, backs up westbound traffic
A four-vehicle crash with injuries blocked lanes on westbound Interstate 80 heading toward Sacramento on Wednesday morning, backing up traffic through the Citrus Heights area. The crash was reported about 8:56 a.m. just before Greenback Lane and near the Antelope truck scales, according to California Highway Patrol log
Late summer ‘surge’ of COVID-19 cases expected for Sacramento County
Summer may be winding down, but COVID-19 cases are on the uptick in California and throughout the country. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that COVID-19 is on the rise in all 50 states, though overall levels remain low. The national positive test rate for the virus is 3.72% as of Aug. 8, up from 0.8
Apartment fire causes damage to 2 units, injures cat
(FOX40.COM) — A Howe Avenue apartment fire caused major damage to one apartment and injured a cat, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District announced on Wednesday. According to officials, Metro Fire and Sacramento Fire Department firefighters responded to 1100 Howe Ave. to find heavy fire coming from a second-story ap
State Route 65 lanes closed in Roseville, ‘major incident’ cited
(FOX40.COM) — A portion of State Route 65 is currently closed off Wednesday afternoon due to a “major incident,” the California Highway Patrol said. According to officials, all northbound traffic is being diverted off State Route 65 at Pleasant Grove Boulevard in Roseville. All lanes have been closed. Officials said th
DJ Pauly D of ‘Jersey Shore’ fame to host ‘outdoor block party’ at Sacramento...
A “Jersey Shore” alum will visit Sacramento to host a “massive” outdoor block party, Barwest Midtown has announced. DJ Pauly D will host the party from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Aug. 30 at the West Lot behind Barwest Midtown, the bar said. “Expect a packed crowd, festival-style energy, VIP tables, cold drinks, food, and nonstop
