Vehicle crash near Metro Fire station brings down power line, closes Watt Avenue
A solo vehicle crash Tuesday morning on Watt Avenue sheared a utility pole and forced authorities to shut down a major thoroughfare in Arden Arcade for several hours. The crash occurred around 9:36 a.m. near the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District’s Station 103 in the 3800 block of Watt Avenue, according to the...
Fatal Red Light Collision in South Sacramento Claims One Life, Injures Two
A fatal crash occurred in South Sacramento on Sunday afternoon when a vehicle ran a red light, causing a multi-car accident that killed one person and injured two others. The California Highway Patrol reported the incident happened around 4 p.m. near Mack Road and Elsie Avenue, according to KCRA. An...
Sacramento allocates $1.3 million to combat youth homelessness
(FOX40.COM) — A total of $1.3 million in streamlined contracts was approved by the Sacramento City Council to support transitional-aged youth experiencing homelessness. Video Above: Skate for less at Downton Sacramento Ice Rink by donating clothes. On Dec. 9, the council approved contracts to fund:. Waking the...
Fight on Highway 50 was road rage that began in Sacramento, CHP says
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A fight on Highway 50 was the result of a road rage incident that started Monday in Sacramento, authorities said. Around 4:15 p.m., road rage between two vehicles was reported along southbound Interstate 5 near J Street, per the California Highway Patrol. The drivers of both...
Dozens arrested in Sacramento-area retail theft operation at Target stores
Law enforcement officers are in force around the Sacramento area to crack down on organized retail theft.
Convicted human trafficker faces 87 years to life in prison; victims speaking out
(FOX40.COM) — Frank Hicks was convicted of human trafficking, kidnapping and multiple sexual assault charges on Tuesday, the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office said. • Video above: How to look out for human trafficking According to the DA’s office, Hicks was convicted by a jury of two counts of kidnapping...
Rain, snow and wind return to Northern California. Here’s when to expect showers
Parts of Northern California and the Central Valley haven’t seen sunshine in more than three weeks , according to the National Weather Service — and the gloomy day streak isn’t over yet . According to the National Weather Service, rain is in the forecast across much of Northern California and the Central Valley as a...
Powell selected to take lead of Los Rios College District
SACRAMENTO — Folsom Lake College and the broader Los Rios Community College District are preparing for a leadership transition following the announcement that Dr. Torence Powell has been selected as the district’s next chancellor. The appointment remains contingent on completion of standard human resources processes...
UC Davis opens $589M surgery center
Sacramento, Calif.-based UC Davis Health has opened the 48X Complex, a $589 million outpatient surgery center designed to boost the system’s operating room capacity by nearly 50%. The four-story facility houses 14 operating rooms, 59 recovery bays and 96 exam rooms. Once fully operational, 48X is expected to support...
Sky River Team Member Food Drive, Coupled With Wilton Rancheria Contribution to Elk Grove...
On Friday, December 12, Sky River Casino and Wilton Rancheria celebrated a contribution to the Elk Grove Food Bank during a special ceremony. In a month-long, internal initiative to address food insecurity, Sky River’s Team Member Food Drive mobilized over 1,600 team members to collect food and monetary donations,...
