Beloved ‘Graffiti Bridge’ Outside Davis Braces For Months-Long Shutdown
The century-old Stevenson Bridge, the heavily tagged "Graffiti Bridge" west of Davis, is about to go quiet for a while. Solano and Yolo counties are moving ahead with a long-planned rehabilitation project that will bring months of intermittent closures starting in early May and stretching into the fall. The work is set to shore up the foundations, strengthen the span against earthquakes...
Federal agency to release extra water into Sacramento River for salmon migration
The Bureau of Reclamation announced Tuesday that it will temporarily release more water from Keswick Dam into the Sacramento River to help juvenile Chinook salmon safely make their journey to the ocean. The move came about two weeks after the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released more than 6.2 million young salmon from Coleman Hatchery into Battle Creek, prompting conservationists to urge the agency to...
Sacramento Fast-Tracks Cash Plan for Del Paso Heights and Old North Sac
Sacramento City Council took a key step Monday toward clearing the way for new construction in Del Paso Heights and Old North Sacramento, advancing a proposal to create an enhanced infrastructure financing district for District 2. The financing tool would let future projects borrow against anticipated property tax growth to pay for sewers, streets, sidewalks and other public improvements tied to new construction. City officials...
Slurp, Savor, Repeat: Discover Northern California’s Best Noodle Restaurant
Travelers seeking the best noodles in Northern California need to look no further than Umami Ramen in Sacramento. They have quickly become a go-to comfort food for locals and visitors seeking bold, savory flavors during National Noodle Month and year-round. Sacramento's dining scene continues to grow, and ramen has earned a strong place within it, […]
Live pipe bomb found during traffic stop outside Roseville, Placer sheriff says
Placer County sheriff’s deputies arrested a 32-year-old man after they found an “active pipe bomb” and meth in his vehicle Tuesday morning during a traffic stop, authorities said. A deputy initiated the traffic stop near Industrial Avenue in a commercial area just outside city limits, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post . “The deputy immediately noticed a suspicious metal...
Solano County sheriff’s K-9 stabbed multiple times during pursuit arrest
FOX40.COM) — A Solano County sheriff’s K-9 was stabbed during an attempted apprehension following a pursuit on Interstate 80 in Dixon on Tuesday morning. K-9 Ty, deployed to apprehend the suspect who remained uncooperative, was stabbed multiple times in the neck and leg, the Solano County Sheriff’s Office said. Video: New bill aims to cut […]
North Highlands Residents Arrested in Nebraska Following I-80 Traffic Stop
AURORA, NE — Two residents from the Sacramento area, including one from North Highlands, remain in the legal spotlight following a significant narcotics and weapons seizure in Hamilton County, Nebraska. The incident unfolded on eastbound Interstate 80 near mile marker 332. According to the Nebraska State Patrol, a trooper...
Supervisor Rodriguez Meeting to Discuss Cityhood for Rio Linda and Elverta
The debate over local control is returning to the forefront of our community conversation. Since taking office, Sacramento County District 4 Supervisor Rosario Rodriguez has noted a steady stream of inquiries from residents regarding the potential incorporation of Rio Linda and Elverta. In response, Rodriguez has scheduled a community-wide meeting...
State revokes Elk Grove senior home’s license after extreme heat death
The California Department of Social Services has filed paperwork to revoke the operating license for an Elk Grove nursing home in response to the 2024 extreme heat death of a resident with dementia , according to state records. The state alleges that the facility , WellQuest of Elk Grove, failed in their obligation to provide care and supervision to residents, contributing to the resident’s death. The revocation...
Beavers Standout at Hawk Invite
SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) – The ARC team delivered an impressive performance at the Hawk Invite, highlighted by standout efforts across both diving and swimming events. Ashley Johnson led the way in diving, claiming first place in both the 1-meter and 3-meter events. Bridget Adams secured a strong third-place finish, while Arie Black and Maddie Warden added depth to the squad by rounding out the...
