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Placer County's Board of Supervisors meeting on November 17th has moved to the Administrative Center in Auburn; the following day's meeting remains in Tahoe.
Community & Society in ...
Sacramento's Shop 916 gift card promotion returns, offering bonus bucks with gift card purchases to encourage spending at local businesses through February 15, 2026.
Courts ordered partial SNAP funding, a move criticized as insufficient by Sacramento leaders amid a U.S. government shutdown and legal battles over the program's full financing.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A fatal collision involving two vehicles occurred in Modesto at the intersection of Pelandale Avenue and Prescott Road, with one driver succumbing to injuries after initially being hospitalized.
Hazmat crews responded to an ammonia release on Fruitridge Road, shutting the stretch between Power Inn and Florin‑Perkins while one person was treated. Officials urged people to avoid the area.
A fire damaged the long-vacant Epoch Casino in Rancho Cordova early Monday morning, with firefighters responding and containing the blaze. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
A man died after being hit by a vehicle in Stockton's Lakeview District; the suspect vehicle fled the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident and seeking public assistance.
Weather & Environment in ...
The article details the weather forecast for Sacramento, with a sunny week ahead, light winds, and comfortable temperatures, followed by a chance of showers midweek.
Adam Michael Loux was convicted of robbery in Stanislaus County. His prior felonies led to a 25-years-to-life sentence under California's "Three Strikes" Law.
Jackson and Whitfield were found guilty of first-degree murder and assault; Whitfield also of firearm possession. They face 50 years to life in prison.
Hamdi Bazyan was convicted of attempted murder, animal cruelty, and other charges in Sacramento for a violent assault on his parents and their cat in December 2021.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has added Michele Beckwith to his legal team. Beckwith was the Sacramento acting U.S. attorney fired after warning Border Patrol to follow a court order.
The NWS predicts consistent sunny days and clear nights for Sacramento, with highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 50s, but possible showers midweek.
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