Sacramento man seeking $1.3M in fake loans pleads guilty
(FOX40.COM) — 59-year-old Anthony West told the federal government he was a prolific entrepreneur. In loan applications, he claimed to own multiple businesses, including a freight logistics company, a car dealership and a multimedia company. In reality, these were shell companies with zero employees. That didn’t stop W
California Dispensary Becomes First in State Approved to Launch RFID-Powered Self-Checkout
The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information A Sacramento marijuana dispensary has become the first licensed retailer in California approved by state regulators to operate an RFID-powered self-checkout system. MWG Holdings Group announced Tuesday that the technology is now available at its Perfect Union North
Two Teens Caught Riding eMotorcycles Through Neighborhood, Sparking E-Bike Warning
Here’s a mix-up that’s becoming more common than a lot of parents probably realize. On July 14, a Placer County Sheriff’s deputy patrolling West Roseville spotted two teenagers cruising through the Heritage Placer Vineyards neighborhood ... Read more
Box truck driver with major injuries after colliding with cars, crashing off I-5 overpass
The driver of a box truck was hospitalized with major injuries Monday afternoon, and a second motorist suffered minor injuries after the truck collided with multiple vehicles on Interstate 80 before overturning from an Interstate 5 overpass and landing on the roadway below, the California Highway Patrol said. The incid
East Sac top chef competition kicks off 10 days of deals in the neighborhood
Restaurants, bars, and grocery stores around East Sacramento are offering discounts to visitors as part of the “Savor East Sac” campaign that runs until Aug. 2. The 10-day program, which began July 24, is a project of the East Sacramento Chamber of Commerce. According to the Chamber’s website, “the event encourages res
$31.9 Million Senior Housing Project Raises Questions in Rio Linda
The City of Sacramento has secured nearly $31.9 million in state Homekey+ funding to construct a 100-unit permanent supportive housing community for seniors and veterans along Rio Linda Boulevard. Known as the Rio Linda Senior Housing Project, the development will be built at the corner of Rio Linda Boulevard and...
The Vodka & Bacon Bandit Caught in the Act of Stealing
“A woman was arrested for repeatedly stealing bacon and vodka. Some food pairings are classics—peanut butter and jelly, chips and salsa … Tito’s Vodka and Oscar Mayer Thick-Cut Bacon? That one might not make the chef’s recommendation list, but to each their own. On June 4,...
Tiny home village of 100 finds its $32 million miracle after years of waiting
The innovative urban small housing community in Sacramento secures funding of $32,000,000 to transform the Californian real estate market, aiming to offer efficient housing solutions for vulnerable sectors. State authorities confirm that the financial endowment comes directly from the Homekey government program and Pro
Sacramento deputies warn community of jewelry distraction thefts
(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office is warning the community of an increase in jewelry distraction thefts happening in the area. SCSO said the suspects target both men and women of Asian descent, between the ages of 50 and 70 years old. The suspects are seen approaching the victims in a friendly, non-t
Heat dome set to build over California, bringing blistering temps by weekend
The hottest temperatures of summer so far are on the way for much of California later this week as an immense heat dome is set to take shape, with triple digit temps lingering into early August for much of the Central Valley. The presence of both this strong heat dome and very low humidity levels will likely pose an el
