Acorn Ridge Casino opens, boosting local economy and creating jobs, officials say
(FOX40.COM) — Acorn Ridge Casino celebrated its grand opening on Tuesday, marking a destination for entertainment, gaming and economic growth in the region and the Ione Band of Miwok Indians. “Acorn Ridge Casino represents a significant milestone for the Ione Band of Miwok Indians as we work toward a more...
Elk Grove Unified Board Raises Trustee Pay, Approves Layoffs
ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - The Elk Grove Unified School District board voted to sharply increase trustee pay during its Feb. 17 meeting, the same night it approved layoffs and reassignments affecting dozens of classified positions, decisions that drew criticism from community members during public comment. Trustee Pay....
Harding Boulevard Stop Blows Lid Off Alleged Roseville Hotel Meth Operation
Source: Facebook/ City of Roseville, California Police Department. A routine patrol on Harding Boulevard turned into a full-blown narcotics case this week when a sharp-eyed Roseville officer spotted a vehicle linked to a person on probation and decided to take a closer look. That stop, police say, unraveled what they...
Sacramento Rider Dies After Hitting Parked Trailer In American Canyon
A late-morning motorcycle crash in American Canyon turned deadly yesterday when a 34-year-old Sacramento man lost control of his bike and struck a parked trailer, authorities said. The collision happened shortly after 11 AM at the intersection of Elliott Drive and Capra Drive, where the rider went down while...
L.A. County inmate convicted of rape killed at state prison
The death of an incarcerated man at California State Prison, Sacramento is being investigated as a homicide, with both the victim and his cellmate originally received into state custody from Los Angeles County, corrections officials said. Staff members discovered incarcerated person John Cisneros, 49, unresponsive...
Trespasser removed from Sacramento school after shouting profanities, throwing water
A trespasser was removed from a Sacramento middle school campus on Tuesday after she allegedly started shouting profanities and throwing water, authorities say.
Police Investigate Shot Fired in Raising Cane’s Parking Lot
ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - At 11:33 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 the Elk Grove Police Department issued a notice on social media regarding police activity at the Marketplace 99 South near Bond Road and East Stockton Boulevard. According to the post, officers responded to a report of a shot fired in the parking lot of Raising...
Police investigating after disturbance at Miwok Middle School in East Sacramento
A person who entered the campus of Miwok Middle School in East Sacramento caused a disturbance Tuesday morning before leaving prior to officers’ arrival, Sacramento police said. Officers responded just after 9:30 a.m. to the 3100 block of I Street after receiving reports that a subject had come onto campus and...
Old Tradition, New Line: Black Line Dancers Create Community in Sacramento
In Sacramento, a new generation of dancers is making sure an old tradition stays alive. Every Wednesday night, hundreds line up shoulder to shoulder in a crowded room, waiting for the beat to drop. Some arrive early to learn the steps. Others show up later, already knowing the routine. By the end of the night, nearly...
Second Elk Grove Chick-fil-A Opens
ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - Black-and-white spotted outfits, floppy ears and even inflatable cow costumes filled a new Chick-fil-A on Thursday, Feb. 19 as the restaurant marked its opening day by offering a free entrée to guests willing to dress the part. Chick-fil-A is one of the nation’s largest...
