Citrus Heights Council denies property owner’s appeal over Antelope Road abatement order
By Sara Beth Williams– — The Citrus Heights City Council voted to reject an Antelope Road property owner’s appeal and uphold an order to abate during a special City Council meeting held Wednesday. The 1.7-acre property located at 7398 Antelope Rd,, owned by Richard Mattarolo since September...
Teacher struck by vehicle at Carmichael K-8 parking lot, taken to hospital
A teacher was reportedly struck by a vehicle Thursday morning in the parking lot of a Carmichael K-8 school, according to California Highway Patrol logs and firefighters. The collision was reported about 7:30 a.m. at Starr King K-8 School, 4848 Cottage Way. The CHP initially classified the crash on its incident log as
Craving Detroit-style deep-dish pizza? New spot in Sacramento’s Land Park can help
A new pizzeria has joined the Sacramento pizza game, serving deep dish and New York styles of the popular Italian pie. Frico Pizza Co., is now serving customers at 1429 Broadway in Land Park. The restaurant specializes in the rectangular Detroit deep dish pizza, known for its focaccia dough. You can get your pizza topp
Trial date set for accused Roblox child abductor
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A trial date has been set in October for an Elk Grove man accused of abducting a 10-year-old girl in Taft after communicating with her through Roblox. Matthew Naval, 28, faces charges of kidnapping a child to commit lewd or lascivious acts and two counts of lewd or lascivious acts with a […
80-year-old dies in Elk Grove solo-vehicle crash, suspected medical emergency
(FOX40.COM) — An 80-year-old man is dead after a solo-vehicle crash Wednesday night, according to the Elk Grove Police Department. EGPD said officers responded to reports of a crash before 5 p.m. in the area of Elk Grove Boulevard just east of Big Horn Road. The investigation determined that an 80-year-old man was driv
Sacramento police arrest sword-wielding suspect accused of threatening to kill 2 people
A Sacramento man was arrested after police said he threatened two people with a sword and later barricaded himself inside a home last weekend.
Reno woman, 83, dies of injuries sustained in Hawk Fire
A Reno woman has died from her injuries in the Hawk Fire, a spokesperson for Sacramento County confirmed Thursday. Hayde Medina-Valiente, 83, had been transported to UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento after sustaining injuries in the fire that started Saturday, Aug. 22. A family member told KUNR public radio that Me
DMV Worker Sues Agency, Says Supervisor Offered Promotion for Hotel Visit
A California Department of Motor Vehicles employee has sued the agency and her former supervisor, alleging he sexually harassed her for months, offered her a promotion in exchange for a hotel visit, and later threatened her after she reported the conduct to management. The employee still works at the DMV, but says the
Rare August rains to greet Sacramento Valley Friday as temps cool for weekend
As summer draws to a close, the unending sunshine and heat will soon begin to fade. That’s not to say there aren't sweltering hot and sunny days ahead this year — there will be plenty still over the next month — but these days are numbered. Central California is set for an early peek of what can be expected in the comi
Elk Grove synchronizes more than 100 traffic lights to cut down on congestion
As Elk Grove's population continues to grow, city officials are looking for ways to keep traffic moving on roads that aren't getting any wider.
