California braces for yet another factory shutdown as economic downturn spirals
California just can’t seem to catch a break. Fresh off the collapse of its sugar beet industry… And after a string of heartbreaking factory closures… Now the state is poised…
Dramatic lightning storm captured in video from SLO County
Dry thunderstorms that swept through much of Central California put on a show of lightning from San Luis Obispo County to Sacramento early Tuesday morning — and an Atascadero resident captured it on video. More than 4,700 lightning strikes were recorded up and down the state from about midnight to 5:30 a.m.,...
Citrus Heights Police Crackdown on Narcotics Trade Nets Multiple Arrests
In a recent social media post, the Citrus Heights Police Department reported several drug-related arrests from Sunday night. The post highlights the department’s efforts to fight narcotics in the community and the importance of these actions for public safety. The first case involved the observation of a suspicious...
‘It went so fast’: Fair Oaks couple celebrates 75 years of marriage with vow...
FAIR OAKS, Calif. (KCRA) — Donald and Barbara Wulf celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary by renewing their vows at their Fair Oaks home, inviting KCRA 3 and their loved ones to share the special moment. The couple first met in high school on a bus in Wilmar, Minnesota, and...
Sacramento coroner’s office identifies 2 of 3 dead in Carmichael shooting
(FOX40.COM) — Two of the three people who died in the attempted robbery shooting on Sunday were identified by the Sacramento County Coroner’s Office on Tuesday. According to the coroner’s office, the two men have been identified as Zavion Laure Dorsey, 22, of Rancho Cordova and Wayne Douglas Doerr, 24. The other male...
More than 20,000 customers in Sacramento area lost power Tuesday. Here’s where
Thousands of homes and businesses across the Sacramento region lost power Tuesday morning as multiple outages affected service areas from the northeastern suburbs to Placer County. A largest outage began shortly before 10 a.m. in northeastern Sacramento County, impacting residents in North Highlands, Carmichael and...
Sacramento promised shelter options to City Hall sleepers. Why are many unhoused?
Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected] . Douglas Grieve spent his last few nights outside Sacramento City Hall optimistic, even as he knew his time there was running out. Grieve, a Navy veteran and...
Sacramento’s Rainbow Festival Marks Debut of City’s “Entertainment Zone” Ordinance Allowing Open-Drink Environments
Thousands flocked to Sacramento's vibrant Lavender Heights district for the 37th annual Rainbow Festival, an event that this year coincided with the launch of the city's pioneering "Entertainment Zone" ordinance. The pride fundraiser, held yesterday, was the first event to use the zones, allowing adults 21 and older...
People Drive From All Over California To Eat This 1950s-Themed Dessert Shop
There’s a magical moment when you first step into Rick’s Dessert Diner in Sacramento – the neon glow, the sweet aromas, and the immediate sense that you’ve discovered something special that somehow feels both new and nostalgic at the same time. This isn’t just another dessert...
Kaiser nurses prepare for 24-hour strike; allege ‘unsafe staffing and burnout’
"The strike notice includes caregivers at Northern California Kaiser Permanente facilities from Sacramento to Fresno, and across the Bay Area," says the nurses union. photo credit: Shutterstock If Kaiser is your health plan, heads up if you have an appointment next Monday. Healthcare workers across 20 Kaiser...