Sacramento Deputies Investigate Explosive Device Found on Carmichael Street
Sacramento County Sheriff's deputies are investigating a possible explosive device discovered near an apartment complex in Carmichael Sunday morning. The incident has drawn specialized bomb disposal teams to the quiet residential area as authorities work to determine the nature of the suspicious object. According to...
Suspicious device turns out to be water filtration system
(FOX40.COM) — A suspicious device turned out to be a water filtration system, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. Video Above: Explosive detonated near Sacramento County recycling center SCSO and the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to reports of a suspicious device before 11 a.m. in...
Sacramento Expands Tiny Homes Initiative for the Homeless with Roseville Road Shelter Campus Growth
The streets of Sacramento are set for a wave of change as the Roseville Road shelter-and-service campus prepares to expand its offerings of tiny homes for the homeless community. As of Tuesday, trucks laden with "Boss Cubez" tiny homes have begun arriving, signaling the imminent assembly of additional shelters for...
Sacramento Revamps 311 Reporting System to Boost Response to Homelessness Issues
Streamlined and transparent — that's what the City of Sacramento is promising with the recent revamp of their 311 system, which handles reporting and response to homelessness-related concerns. The system, previously cumbersome with its one-size-fits-all call type drop-down, now features an intelligent questionnaire...
Sacramento police searching for suspect with an active warrant in North Sacramento
(FOX40.COM) — Sacramento police attempted to conduct a traffic stop of a vehicle in North Sacramento, which led to a pursuit on Sunday afternoon. • Video above: How to report a public safety threat According to SPD, officers tried to pull over a vehicle around 4:30 p.m. in the area of Arcade and Rio Linda Boulevard....
Sacramento’s Homelessness Crisis, City Closes Over 750 Calls and Clears 38 Tons of Waste...
The City of Sacramento has issued its latest progress report through the City’s Incident Management Team (IMT), shoring up efforts to address homelessness issues. Between July 28 and last Sunday, there were 1,798 calls made to the city's 311 customer service regarding individuals without shelter. According to the...
Parolee with loaded gun, drugs arrested in stolen vehicle pursuit
(FOX40.COM) — A 46-year-old man was arrested during a stolen vehicle pursuit in South Sacramento, according to the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office. SCSO said deputies saw a stolen vehicle traveling near Florin Road and Bowling Drive in early August. Video Above: What is a ghost gun The suspect led deputies on a...
CA Fire Flag Auction Opens in Support for First Responder’s Night
A custom California Flag Made from Retired Fire Hose and 2 Tickets to Republic FC’s rivalry matchup against Oakland Roots are going on auction on the morning of August 9th. In honor of the First Responder’s Night game, Ryan and Katie Chagonjian of Napa, CA, crafted a one-of-a-kind California flag made from retired...
Northern California Heat Alert: Sacramento Hits 103°F Sunday, Cooler Days Ahead
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Residents across the Sacramento area should brace for one of the hottest days of the summer on Sunday, with highs expected to reach 103°F before a gradual cooldown midweek. The extreme heat will dominate through Monday, keeping much of the region under heightened heat risk for outdoor activity...
East Sacramento Hawaiian restaurant to close, replaced by a Japanese restaurant
Hawaiian restaurant Kau Kau is closing, with plans in place to transform the East Sacramento establishment into a Japanese eatery by the fall. Owner Lynn Fu, an experienced restaurateur in the region, and partners Johnny Lin and Steven Luong of Tanuki Izakaya & Ramen in Elk Grove are developing the upcoming Genki...
