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Portland's Robert Covington Fined For Mask Throwing Outburst Against Sacramento KingsFor throwing his mask at an official during a game against the Sacramento Kings, the Portland forward, Robert Covington, will be fined $15,000.
Boreal Mountain Re-Opens After Surprise Halloween StormAfter a surprise Halloween snowstorm melted away quickly, Tahoe area resorts are finally re-open for the official start of snow season.
Deals or Disappointment? A Mixed Bag for Local Shoppers This Black FridayConsumers were ready to spend this Black Friday, but with supply chain issues, inflation and Covid, were their shopping sprees successful?
Could The Perfect Hug Improve Your Health?Researchers have found that hugging can reduce stress levels and boost confidence. However, could the perfect hug be even more beneficial? Now researchers believe that they've cracked the code on what constitutes the perfect hug.
Father's U-Haul Stolen In Sacramento While Moving From Oregon To ArizonaWhile moving his family's things from Oregon to Arizona, a father stopped to spend the night in a hotel in Sacramento. That's when his U-Haul was stolen.
Conservationists File Lawsuit To Remove Abandoned Toxic Cables From Lake TahoeAT&T's Pac Bell subsidiary has settled a lawsuit conservationists filed under a U.S. law more typically cited in Superfund cases, agreeing to spend up to $1.5 million to remove 8 miles of toxic telephone cables that were abandoned on the bottom of Lake Tahoe decades ago.
Sacramento Man, 43, Dies After Being Shot In Car In GilroyA Sacramento man has died after a shooting in Gilroy on Wednesday, authorities say.
Gov. Newsom Sets California State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony For Dec. 2Gov. Gavin Newsom will be hosting the California State Capitol Tree Lighting Ceremony next Thursday, his office says.
Video
Bear Cub University: Wild Bears Taken In After California FiresBear cubs affected by the California fires now have their own university where they can learn to live in the wild.
A Restaurant In Rancho Cucamonga Had To Close Due To Lack Of EmployeesWith no workers showing up, the restaurant had to close their doors.
Homeless Man May Face Charges For Sleeping In ChurchA homeless man could potentially face charges for breaking into a church to get out of the cold. Wow.
Shipping Container Backlog May Cause Slower Delivery This Holiday SeasonSupply chain bottlenecks may cause delays in shipping holiday goods this year.
Black Friday Retailers Are Cracking Down On Crime In Creative WaysWith the uptick on smash-and-grab robberies, Black Friday retailers are cracking down on crime in creative ways.
New Shopping Option: Buy Now, Pay LaterNew payment options help Black Friday shoppers afford to shop away.
Sacramento & Region
Portland's Robert Covington Fined For Mask Throwing Outburst Against Sacramento KingsFor throwing his mask at an official during a game against the Sacramento Kings, the Portland forward, Robert Covington, will be fined $15,000.
Boreal Mountain Re-Opens After Surprise Halloween StormAfter a surprise Halloween snowstorm melted away quickly, Tahoe area resorts are finally re-open for the official start of snow season.
Deals or Disappointment? A Mixed Bag for Local Shoppers This Black FridayConsumers were ready to spend this Black Friday, but with supply chain issues, inflation and Covid, were their shopping sprees successful?
Could The Perfect Hug Improve Your Health?Researchers have found that hugging can reduce stress levels and boost confidence. However, could the perfect hug be even more beneficial? Now researchers believe that they've cracked the code on what constitutes the perfect hug.
Father's U-Haul Stolen In Sacramento While Moving From Oregon To ArizonaWhile moving his family's things from Oregon to Arizona, a father stopped to spend the night in a hotel in Sacramento. That's when his U-Haul was stolen.
Conservationists File Lawsuit To Remove Abandoned Toxic Cables From Lake TahoeAT&T's Pac Bell subsidiary has settled a lawsuit conservationists filed under a U.S. law more typically cited in Superfund cases, agreeing to spend up to $1.5 million to remove 8 miles of toxic telephone cables that were abandoned on the bottom of Lake Tahoe decades ago.
Coronavirus
Stanislaus County Leaders Pass Resolution Against 'Vaccine Passports'Leaders in San Joaquin County are taking a stand against COVID-19 vaccine passports.
UC Davis Plays Major Role In City Of Davis' Vaccination RateDavis could be one of the safest cities in California when it comes to coronavirus with strict mask-wearing policies and now an 84% vaccination rate.
Sac City Unified COVID Vaccine Deadline Looms With Just 8% Of Students Reporting Their StatusWith a deadline looming to report vaccination status, Sacramento City Unified says they've only heard back from about eight percent of students.
Supply Chain Creates Garage Door Waiting Game; City Inspectors Allow LenienceThe city of Sacramento will now allow garages to be boarded up in new homes, if the garage doors are not delivered in time.
Stanislaus County Rescinds Its Mask OrderStanislaus County has rescinded its mask order put in place earlier this year to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Eye on the City
BIA Building Industry 45th Awards CelebrationBIA Building Industry Awards dinner “MAME” celebrated the 45th year awards, on November 18th at the Sheraton Grand Hotel, downtown Sacramento with theme "academy awards" honoring the home building industry for the Sacramento region.
A celebration with fellow home building professionals that honored marketing, design and the people that make things happen.
Sacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery LUXE FOR LIFE FundraiserSacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery LUXE FOR LIFE dinner and fundraiser was held at the California Railroad Museum in Old Sacramento on November 13, 2021.
The Sacramento Children’s Home operates the county’s only Crisis Nursery. The mission is to prevent child abuse and neglect by providing support to families at times of crisis. The Sacramento Crisis Nursery is a family-strengthening program, where parents can bring their children ages 0-5 to one of two Sacramento nurseries for emergency childcare services or overnight care during difficult times.
MOSAC Science Museum Grand Opening and Ribbon CuttingMOSAC, Sacramento newest Science Center official Ribbon cutting and announcement that the center is now open to the public was on November 12th,
SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, or simply MOSAC
The Science Museum off Richards Blvd was originally a power station from 1912.
I was in awe of all the fun exhibits, theater and educational information for Adults and Children of all ages. A must see on your bucket list. More information. visitmosac.org
California
Boreal Mountain Re-Opens After Surprise Halloween StormAfter a surprise Halloween snowstorm melted away quickly, Tahoe area resorts are finally re-open for the official start of snow season.
Cash Coming To Tahoe Wildfire Center Where Burned Cub EscapedPrivate donors' new pledge to match $500,000 in contributions for a $1 million-expansion at a Lake Tahoe wildlife rescue center is bringing smiles back to staff and volunteers.
Thanksgiving Traditions Back To Normal In Downtown SacramentoThanksgiving Day traditions were put on pause during the pandemic but as restrictions loosen, the holiday nostalgia is coming back.
Average Price Of A Gallon Of Gas In California Hits All-Time HighThe average price of a gallon of gas in California has hit a new all-time high of $4.71, according to AAA.
Gov. Newsom Joins Family For Trip To Mexico During ThanksgivingThe Governor's Office said Newsom will return to California on Sunday, Nov. 28.
Learning Curve - Education During the Pandemic
Deadline Looms For Students Who Want To Cancel Bad Grades Caused By PandemicIt's no secret that students struggled with distance learning. And a new law was intended to ensure last year's grades don’t impact kids' academic future.
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.
School Districts Face Substitute Teacher ShortagesAs the school year gets going, there's a scramble for substitute teachers when COVID infiltrates classrooms.
Crime
Second Suspect Sought After Surveillance Video Shows Thieves Steal Dump Truck From Irrigation District In Yuba CountyThieves drove off with a dump truck and a long list of tools, leaving the small Browns Valley Irrigation District in a big bind.
Stanislaus County White Supremacist Among Group Held Legally Responsible for Charlottesville ViolenceNathan Damigo had made headlines for his political views before, including back in 2016, when he was a student on the Stanislaus State campus.
Police: 3 Sought In Robbery At Stockton Rite AidAuthorities are searching for three people suspected of robbing a Rite Aid in Stockton early Wednesday morning.
Family Thanks Good Samaritans For Helping Elk Grove Grandmother Robbed While Walking Young GrandsonPolice were able to arrest the suspect with the help of two good Samaritans: The first called 911 and the second spotted the suspect jumping over a guardrail near Highway 99 and Sheldon Road.
Man Tried To Run Down Shoppers In Vacaville Parking Lots, Police SayThe Vacaville Police Department is looking for more victims after police say a man tried to run down people outside several busy shopping centers.
Sports
Portland's Robert Covington Fined For Mask Throwing Outburst Against Sacramento KingsFor throwing his mask at an official during a game against the Sacramento Kings, the Portland forward, Robert Covington, will be fined $15,000.
Meier's Goal, 2 Assists Lead Sharks Past Senators 6-3Timo Meier scored the go-ahead goal with 8:42 remaining and added two assists as the San Jose Sharks handed the Ottawa Senators their third straight loss, 6-3 on Wednesday night.
Raiders Beat Cowboys 36-33 In OT On Field Goal After Penaltyerek Carr and the Las Vegas Raiders got the third-down help they needed from Dallas cornerback Anthony Brown.
Kings Face Lakers In Conference Showdown Friday11th in the Western Conference, Kings basketball will head to Los Angeles
Kings Hold Off Blazers 125-121 In Tech-Filled GameDe’Aaron Fox scored 21 points before being ejected in the fourth quarter, Marvin Bagley III made a clutch 3-pointer with 30 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Portland Trail Blazers 125-121 on Wednesday night.
Fantasy Football Start Or Sit Week 12: Will Russell Wilson Finally Return To Form?Russell Wilson hasn't been a productive fantasy QB since returning from injury, but a Week 12 date with the Washington Football Team could change that.