Sacramento Braces for Weekend Gridlock as I-80 Westbound Closes for Major Pavement Project
Caltrans will close a section of westbound Interstate 80 in Sacramento for a 55-hour period over a weekend for a $280 million pavement rehab project. Detours are advised, with additional travel time recommended for airport-bound travelers.
Spirit Airlines Bids Farewell to Bay Area Airports Amid National Scale-Back and Bankruptcy Woes
Spirit Airlines is ending service to several cities, including areas in the Bay Area. This follows a bankruptcy announcement and is a strategy to focus on stronger markets. Affected customers will be contacted with options for refunds.
Stockton Police Department Amplifies Cold Case Unit, Vows Justice for Victims' Families
Stockton Police Department expands its Cold Case Unit, appoints a dedicated sergeant, and plans to increase case submissions to the Department of Justice, emphasizing community involvement and offering a reward for useful tips.
Evacuation Warnings Lifted in Calaveras County as Firefighters Battle 3,400-Acre 2-2 Fire Near Highway 4
Evacuation warnings lifted in Calaveras County as the 2-2 Fire grows to 3,400 acres; the TCU September Lightning Complex, including the 2-2 Fire, totals 9,383 acres burned with no containment estimate yet.
Power Restored for Thousands in Placer County After Widespread Outage Affecting Rocklin, Lincoln, and Loomis
A power outage in Placer County affected over 5,000 PG&E customers in areas including Rocklin, Lincoln, and Loomis. The majority had power restored by 9:14 a.m., with full restoration expected by 10:45 a.m. The cause remains undetermined.
Sacramento's Rainbow Festival Marks Debut of City's "Entertainment Zone" Ordinance Allowing Open-Drink Environments
Sacramento's 37th Rainbow Festival coincided with the first trial of the city's new "Entertainment Zone" ordinance, allowing open drinking in designated areas for adults over 21, boosting community connections and local business patronage.












