Standpipe failure causes flooding in downtown Sacramento apartments
(FOX40.COM) — A broken standpipe caused flooding in multiple apartment units Monday night in downtown Sacramento, according to the Sacramento Fire Department. Fire officials said firefighters responded around 9:48 p.m. to the 700 block of Seventh Street after an alarm was reported at an apartment building. Officials...
Sacramento fireworks watchdog calls for probe of Cal Fire about Esparto blast
Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected] . A fireworks safety watchdog in California said that the continuing revelations about the Esparto fireworks explosion has convinced her that an independent...
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parades, bar crawls, raves. Find out where
Looking for a fun St. Patrick’s Day bar crawl? Or maybe a delightful scavenger hunt for kids to find a pot of gold? Celebrations for St. Patrick’s Day are popping off throughout Sacramento from tipsy mini golf to parades. Here is a list of five events to show off your best green outfit. What to know: Enjoy the St....
Before Ryan Coogler took over Hollywood, he was a record-setting Sacramento State wide receiver
The Oscar-nominated filmmaker posted more than 100 receptions for the Hornets before blazing a path to Hollywood
Asset manager, private equity firm must pay $110M in assisted living wrongful death judgment
A California jury has awarded $110 million to the family of an assisted living resident who died of hypothermia in 2019 after wandering outside the community. The former asset manager and private equity firm that owned Greenhaven Estates in Sacramento were found responsible for the death of Mildred Hernandez, a...
Correctional officer allegedly attacked by CSP Sacramento inmate; improvised weapon recovered
A correctional officer is recovering after an alleged attack from an inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento.
Over 100 Children Exposed to ‘One of the Most Contagious Infections’—California Officials Issue Urgent...
Sacramento health officials are sounding the alarm about a potential virus outbreak. The warning comes after at least 100 children were likely exposed to measles at an educational enrichment program. It all started with an unvaccinated child, who was infectious at that time and attended the program in Sacramento...
St. Patrick’s Day DUI checkpoint planned by Folsom police
(FOX40.COM) — The Folsom Police Department announced it will conduct a driving under the influence checkpoint on March 17 during evening hours at an undisclosed location within the city. According to Folsom police, checkpoint locations are selected based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes....
Great horned owlet makes Sac State debut. Experts say owls are common in Sacramento
This story was featured in our SacramenKnow newsletter. Sign up to get updates about what’s happening in the region in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. In late February, a great horned owl fledgling was spotted on a fence at Sacramento State near Placer Hall. The fledgling is just...
California Neighbor Watches Over A Motionless Creature As Rescue Teams Rush To Save It
Stepping outside and finding an unfamiliar animal collapsed in your yard is not something anyone anticipates, especially when the creature looks so frail it is hard to even recognize what you are seeing. That was the unsettling moment Sharon Betrozzi faced in Folsom, California, when she spotted what seemed to...
