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Weather delays extend lead cleanup at former Lincoln Gun Ranges to spring 2026; contractors have removed 12 tons of lead, 85% complete with pistol range clearance.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Kwasi Watson, a high-risk missing 35-year-old with the mental capacity of a child, was safely found, Sacramento Police reported, thanking the community.
A freeze warning covers much of the San Joaquin Valley through Saturday morning — lows near 31°F could damage crops, gardens and outdoor plumbing.
Food & Drinks in ...
Frico Pizza Co. plans to take over 1429 Broadway, Suite B and bring Detroit‑style, pan‑baked pies with the signature frico edge to Sacramento's Broadway corridor.
Modesto firefighters contained an apartment fire on Roselawn Avenue, preventing it from spreading to adjacent apartments and highlighting the importance of smoke detectors and escape plans.
Two suspects were arrested for a series of vehicle break-ins in North Auburn, with the Placer County Sheriff's Office charging them with theft-related offenses.
Community & Society in ...
The Modesto Police Department encourages locals to register their security cameras to aid public safety and crime-solving efforts through its Connect Modesto initiative.
Explosions and a house fire rocked Sacramento's Oak Park Wednesday as firefighters battled heavy flames on 37th Street and investigators moved in.
A wrong-way driver was killed on Highway 505 near Allendale Road Wednesday evening. Southbound lanes were closed and traffic diverted at Putah Creek.
Politics & Govt in ...
SCUSD has opened an investigation into Assistant Superintendent Cindy Tao after employees alleged costly consultant spending as the district grapples with a deepening budget crisis.
Nevada State Police inform of a fatal crash on US50 near Gummow Drive, causing road closures and traffic disruption.
A two-vehicle crash at MLK Boulevard and Golden Gate Avenue in Stockton sent two men to the hospital; one later died. Stockton police say the traffic unit is investigating.
A 42-year-old man from Oregon died in an avalanche while snowmobiling near Truckee, California, despite the group's rescue efforts and emergency assistance.
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