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Top Sacramento news: Dozens of squatters face eviction; head of Sacramento 911 put on leave; more

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Published on May 01, 2019
Top Sacramento news: Dozens of squatters face eviction; head of Sacramento 911 put on leave; morePhoto: Kevin Cortopassi/Flickr

Here's what you need to know about what's happening in Sacramento.

Dozens of squatters face eviction for Sacramento encampment

Nearly 100 homeless people are just hours away from being evicted from their illegal encampment along a very busy Sacramento County street, where there are growing concerns about health and safety.

Read the full story on KCRA 3.

Train advocates file lawsuit to halt new bike trail through south Sacramento

A group of train advocates have filed a lawsuit against the City of Sacramento seeking to halt its plan to remove sections of old train tracks in south Sacramento to make way for a recreational trail.

Read the full story on Sacramento Bee.

Detectives seek suspect, person of interest in south Sacramento slaying

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is looking for the suspect responsible for a homicide earlier this month and is also trying to identify a person of interest in the case, authorities said.

Read the full story on KCRA.

Head of Sacramento 911 fire dispatch put on leave, allegedly spoke of ‘vigilante justice’

Executive Director Joe Thuesen of Sacramento County’s fire/EMS dispatch center was placed on leave April 12. Two deputy directors and a deputy fire chief in court filings alleged Thuesen was mentally unstable.

Read the full story on Sacramento Bee.

Sacramento teachers union announces another strike

The Sacramento City Teachers Association has announced another strike set for May 22.

Read the full story on KCRA.


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