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Cal Fire: Smoker Suspected Of Starting Wildfire Near NewcastleA person who was smoking has been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire in Newcastle that crews had to rush in and stop before it could get any bigger.
Forest Service Reopens All National Forests In CaliforniaNational Forests in California closed due to extreme wildfire conditions are now back open.
Cigarette Possibly Caused Fire At North Sacramento Home, Firefighters SayFirefighters say a cigarette may be to blame for an early morning fire at a North Sacramento house.
Yolo County Launches Race-Blind Charging Program To Remove Biases From Criminal Justice SystemYolo County is taking race out of the equation when analyzing crimes. The hope is to reduce racial disparities within the criminal justice system.
Sacramento Man Suspected Of Shooting At Other Driver In Sutter County Road Rage IncidentA Sacramento man has been arrested for allegedly shooting at another driver during a road rage incident near Yuba City late Sunday night.
Future Of Lake Tahoe's Clarity In Question As Wildfires WorsenScientists say it's too soon to draw conclusions about the lasting damage that record-setting wildfires will have on Lake Tahoe. But they're not wasting time.
Report: More Than 5,200 Afghan Evacuees To Be Resettled In CaliforniaCalifornia is projected to take more Afghan evacuees than any other — more than 5,200 people, according to State Department data for the Afghan Placement and Assistance program obtained by The Associated Press.
Juvenile Suspected Of Bringing BB gun Onto Suisun City Middle School CampusA juvenile has been cited for allegedly bringing a BB gun to a Suisun City middle school campus.
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Wrong-Way Driver Accused Of Driving Under The Influence In Fatal Highway 99 CrashA driver of a stolen vehicle allegedly led police on a chase in Elk Grove and onto Highway 99, headed the wrong way. He then collided head-on with another vehicle at the Stockton Boulevard on-ramp, killing his passenger.
Race-Blind Charging Program Seeks To Eliminate Racial Bias When Charging SuspectsThe Yolo County District Attorney’s office partnering with the Stanford Computational Policy Lab to develop computer software that initially redacts all identifying information when deciding when to charge a suspect. Once that decision is submitted, the case is unlocked, showing all the details.
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Cal Fire: Smoker Suspected Of Starting Wildfire Near NewcastleA person who was smoking has been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire in Newcastle that crews had to rush in and stop before it could get any bigger.
Future Of Lake Tahoe's Clarity In Question As Wildfires WorsenScientists say it's too soon to draw conclusions about the lasting damage that record-setting wildfires will have on Lake Tahoe. But they're not wasting time.
Sequoia National Park’s Giant Trees Still Threatened As 2 Wildfires Grow
More firefighting resources were being brought in Thursday to battle two forest fires that have shut down California's Sequoia National Park and threaten its ancient trees.
World’s Largest Trees Threatened By Pair Of Wildfires In Central CaliforniaA pair of wildfires burning in California's parched Sierra Nevada mountains have forced the closure of much of Sequoia National Park -- including its most treasured areas, home to some of the largest trees on Earth.
Caldor Fire Containment Reaches 70%; Tahoe Back Open For VisitorsSome evacuation orders remain in effect.
Dixie Fire Still On Pace To Become ‘Gigafire’California's Dixie Fire is burning its way toward the record books as it nears the devastating milestone of one million acres scorched.
Coronavirus In Northern California
Vaccine Mandates Become 'New Normal' At California Universities, Community CollegesPublic Universities and community colleges across the state have started to mandate coronavirus vaccines for both staff and students. Students and staff only have only two options: Tell the administration they've been vaccinated, or don't show up.
4,000+ Sac State Students Miss School’s COVID-19 Vaccination Proof DeadlineMore than 4,000 Sacramento State students have not met the school’s new COVID-19 vaccine certification deadline, officials say.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg Tests Positive For COVIDSacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg on Saturday announced he tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
California Lawmakers Shelve COVID Vaccine BillsThe California Legislature has shelved bills aimed at requiring workers to either be vaccinated or get weekly coronavirus testing to keep their jobs, punting on a debate about vaccine mandates just days before the state's Democratic governor faces a recall election.
COVID-19 Outbreak Reported At Yolo County Jail; 15 Inmates Test PositiveAuthorities say they are dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19 at the Yolo County Jail that has seen more than a dozen inmates test positive.
Sacramento & Region
Wrong-Way Driver Suspected Of DUI In Crash That Killed Passenger On Hwy. 99A wrong-way driver suspected of driving under the influence is facing felony charges after he crashed head-on into another vehicle overnight, killing one person.
Cal Fire: Smoker Suspected Of Starting Wildfire Near NewcastleA person who was smoking has been arrested on suspicion of starting a fire in Newcastle that crews had to rush in and stop before it could get any bigger.
Forest Service Reopens All National Forests In CaliforniaNational Forests in California closed due to extreme wildfire conditions are now back open.
Cigarette Possibly Caused Fire At North Sacramento Home, Firefighters SayFirefighters say a cigarette may be to blame for an early morning fire at a North Sacramento house.
Yolo County Launches Race-Blind Charging Program To Remove Biases From Criminal Justice SystemYolo County is taking race out of the equation when analyzing crimes. The hope is to reduce racial disparities within the criminal justice system.
Sacramento Man Suspected Of Shooting At Other Driver In Sutter County Road Rage IncidentA Sacramento man has been arrested for allegedly shooting at another driver during a road rage incident near Yuba City late Sunday night.
California
Covered California Director To Step Down In FebruaryThe director of Covered California said Thursday he will step down early next year, prompting a national search for a new leader of the nation's largest state-based health insurance marketplace.
Report: More Than 5,200 Afghan Evacuees To Be Resettled In CaliforniaCalifornia is projected to take more Afghan evacuees than any other — more than 5,200 people, according to State Department data for the Afghan Placement and Assistance program obtained by The Associated Press.
Sequoia National Park’s Giant Trees Still Threatened As 2 Wildfires Grow
More firefighting resources were being brought in Thursday to battle two forest fires that have shut down California's Sequoia National Park and threaten its ancient trees.
Democrats See A Midterm Map In California Recall SuccessFew Democrats were surprised to see Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom swat down a Republican-driven recall campaign in bright-blue California. But they were pleased with how he did it.
Democrats To Push For Reformed California Recall SystemA day after Gov. Gavin Newsom defeated an effort to remove him from office, California Democrats said on Wednesday they will push for changes to make it more difficult to challenge a sitting governor.
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Sacramento Tower Bridge DinnerVisit Sacramento brought back the Tower Bridge Dinner on September 12th, downtown Sacramento.
One of the country’s most coveted dining experiences, with a team of elite chefs and regional farmers served an unforgettable meal atop Tower Bridge.
restaurants and caterers across the Sacramento region offered their take on the famous Tower Bridge Dinner menu. Diners were able to enjoy locally sourced, multi-course meals that were paired with regional wines, beers and more…right from home.
An entirely local team of distinguished chefs lead the return of Visit Sacramento’s Tower Bridge Dinner fundraiser this year, with UC Davis Health Executive Chef Santa Diaz spearheading the group. Diaz has led a program for the health system that is changing the face of hospital food, prioritizing local ingredients and diverse options for both patients and staff.
President Biden Visits Sacramento Area
Sacramento Wide Open Walls Mural Festival Press ConferenceWide Open Walls, one of the nation's largest mural festivals, invited the media to hear from national and local leaders ahead of its September 9th start date. Topics will included mural sites, participating artists and the economic impact the festival will have on our region. Additionally, live art demonstrations, the unveiling of the first finished mural and a chance to visit with the artists at the press conference site.
Learning Curve - Education During the Pandemic
Sac City Unified Independent Study Families Frustrated By 'Lack Of Communication'Several students in Sacramento City Unified's independent study program at Capital City are waiting in limbo, and wondering what their school year may actually look like.
California Legislature Looks To Modify How Quarantined Students Are TaughtThe Delta variant has brought a number of quarantine conundrums as many students' school years are just beginning. Many families have already had their children sent home, and most all of them are left to study solo.
More Schools Closing Due To COVID OutbreaksSeveral rural California schools are temporarily closing because of covid outbreaks.
Crime
Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Up Woodland Mosque Has History Of Violent ThreatsA man was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill everyone inside a Woodland mosque.
Sex Trafficking Suspect Arrested In Tahoe VistaA Tahoe Vista man wanted for sex trafficking was taken into custody last week, the Placer County Sheriff's Department announced on Wednesday.
Police: Davis Man Arrested For Attacking Young GirlAuthorities arrested a man accused of attacking a 15-year-old girl and punching vehicles, the Davis Police Department said on Sunday.
Stockton Police Investigate 3 Shootings Just Hours ApartStockton police are investigating three shootings that occurred less than 12 hours apart this weekend.
Elderly Woman Pushed, Robbed In South Sacramento Supermarket Parking LotSurveillance video shows an elderly woman pulled to the ground as a suspect tries to grab her purse outside a South Sacramento Asian supermarket.
Sports
SportsLine Week 2 AFC West Picks: 'We'll See The Broncos Play A Very Clean Game,' Says SportsLine's Larry HartsteinAll four AFC West teams started off the season with a win, but the Raiders, Chargers, and Chiefs all face tough matchups in Week 2.
NFL Week 2 AFC East Preview: 'Wasn’t That Last Week The Miami Dolphins Beat The New England Patriots, The Patriots Beat Themselves,' Says CBS Boston's Steve BurtonThe AFC East goes to battle in week 2, as all four teams compete against each other, with the Jets hosting the Patriots and the Bills visiting the Dolphins.
'Bryce Young Has Been Outstanding As A First-Year Starter': CBS's Brian Jones Previews #1 Alabama Vs. #14 Florida, Other Week 3 GamesCBS Sports College Football analyst Brian Jones previews Week 3 of the college football season on CBS and CBS Sports Network, and explains why he is really high on quarterback Bryce Young and Alabama.