Sacramento man dies after vehicle crossed median, hit him
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A driver died Friday from injuries he suffered in a Sacramento crash the day before, during which the vehicle that hit him crossed a raised median, authorities said. Jimmy Salgado, 38, of Sacramento, died from injuries he suffered in a crash Jan. 15 at Watt Avenue...
Folsom’s Red Robin restaurant plans permanent closure
Vacancy from longtime burger chain to be filled by Journey on the Dumpling in near future. A longtime burger place in Folsom’s dining scene is preparing to close its doors, as Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has announced it will permanently shut down its Palladio at Broadstone restaurant later this week.
13 Historic California Restaurants Still Serving Truly Great Food
Some places don’t just serve food – they preserve memories. Long before trends came and went, these beloved eateries were already perfecting recipes that have stood the test of time. From kitchens where techniques were learned by watching grandparents cook, to dining rooms that have witnessed countless celebrations,...
Billionaire-backed ‘California Forever’ signs largest construction labor deal ever
California Forever signed the largest construction labor agreement in history with the Napa/Solano Building Trades Council and the Northern California Carpenters Union, the Solano County development firm announced Tuesday evening. The labor agreement will span 40 years and covers all of the nearly 70,000 acres (about...
Vic’s Ice Cream Reopens to Big Crowds
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - Trey Olson, 12, was first in line for Vic’s reopening. He waited under gloomy skies and sporadic rain from 9 a.m. until the doors of Vic’s Ice Cream opened at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2. Trey said he has been coming to Vic’s...
Clarksburg wine destination Old Sugar Mill under new ownership. What to expect
When Michael Kooyman, owner of Clarksburg’s Old Sugar Mil l, died last June, the future of the venue was cast into uncertainty. This was made even worse when the property went into foreclosure and the general manager left shortly thereafter. In the ensuing months, the tasting room tenants pulled together to keep...
Sheriff to help understaffed Vallejo police patrol city
Starting Wednesday, the Solano County Sheriff’s Office will deploy a dedicated unit to patrol within Vallejo city limits to help address ongoing staffing shortages. While sheriff’s deputies will handle general calls for service, the Vallejo Police Department will continue to take the lead on traffic collisions,...
Man taken into custody after alleged knife standoff, trailer fire in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A man was taken into custody early Tuesday morning following an alleged standoff involving a knife and a trailer fire in the 600 block of Santiago Avenue, Sacramento police said. Around 4:15 a.m., officers responded after a relative reported the man was armed with a knife...
Half of state workers still absent as vacant state buildings weigh on downtown Sacramento
More than two years removed from the pandemic, only half of state workers are back downtown compared to levels in 2019, and empty state office buildings are sitting in limbo.
Fire at Roseville junior high school damages classrooms, forces closure
(FOX40.COM) — A junior high school in Roseville is closed after a fire broke out on Tuesday evening. • Video Above: What happens when you call 911? Around 5:05 p.m., the Roseville Fire Department responded to reports of smoke coming from a building at Olympus Junior High School. When firefighters arrived at the...
