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Elverta Woman Suffers Serious Injuries in Fatal Head-on Collision

Elverta Woman Suffers Serious Injuries in Fatal Head-on Collision

Yuba County, CA (September 2, 2024) – A head-on collision on Highway 70 in Yuba County has resulted in a tragic loss of life and serious injuries. The incident occurred Monday morning and involved a suspected DUI driver. According to the California Highway Patrol, a white Buick sedan driven by Alannah Eastern, 19, of Elk […]

West Placer County to Conduct Aerial Larvicide Treatments

West Placer County to Conduct Aerial Larvicide Treatments

Elverta, CA – To combat the mosquito population and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases, Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District will be conducting aerial larvicide treatments in the agricultural areas, rice fields, and marshes of west Placer County on August 26th and 27th. These treatments aim to prevent the emergence of adult mosquitoes by […]

It’s National Dog Day! Here are the Top Dog Names in California.

It’s National Dog Day! Here are the Top Dog Names in California.

California, known for its diverse population and vibrant culture, also boasts a unique canine landscape. With millions of furry friends roaming the Golden State, it’s no surprise that some names stand out among the pack. Let’s explore the top ten dog names in California and celebrate the state’s official canine mascot and National Dog Day. […]

Sacramento County Rezones Local Sites to Address Housing Shortage

Sacramento County Rezones Local Sites to Address Housing Shortage

Rio Linda, Elverta, and North Highlands Communities Impacted In a significant move to address the housing crisis, the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors has approved a series of rezoning ordinances aimed at increasing housing density throughout the county. The initiative, designed to fulfill the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) for lower-income households, will rezone 74 […]

Narcan Nasal Spray: A Lifesaver in the Fight Against Opioids

Narcan Nasal Spray: A Lifesaver in the Fight Against Opioids

Narcan nasal spray, containing the life-saving drug naloxone, has become a crucial tool in the battle against opioid overdoses. This easy-to-administer medication can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, providing precious time for emergency medical services to arrive.   In recent years, the opioid epidemic has claimed countless lives, making the availability of […]

Rio Linda Residents Claim Foul Play in Cell Tower Approval

Rio Linda Residents Claim Foul Play in Cell Tower Approval

18:08 – (Clerk) Chair Torres, go ahead and call in the vote call. 18:13 – (Torres) Ok… Member Morris 18:20 – (Morris) We’re making a motion? 18:21 – (Torres) Oh, sorry, apologies. Yes, there is anybody to make it? 18:29 – (Morris) Um, I guess I’ll make a motion to approve as presented. 18:33 – […]

North Highlands Big Lots Store Closing

North Highlands Big Lots Store Closing

Roughly 300 additional Big Lots stores are set to close as speculation that the company could file for bankruptcy looms. In early July, Big Lots warned in a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that between 35 and 40 locations could shutter this year. In a new SEC filing submitted on July 31, Big […]

Do You Have An Uncashed Sacramento County Check?

Do You Have An Uncashed Sacramento County Check?

​​​​Currently, the County has more than 8,900 uncashed checks, totaling more than $3.7 million. How does this happen, and could this be your unclaimed money?    If a Sacramento County-issued check goes six months without being cashed by the rightful payee, the information becomes available in a PDF document on the Unclaimed County Warrants (checks) webpage. […]

Educating on Fentanyl and Opioid Overdose

Educating on Fentanyl and Opioid Overdose

Fentanyl poisoning has now become the leading cause of death among adults ages 18 to 45, surpassing suicide, gun violence and car accidents. In response to this critical public health and public safety crisis, the Sacramento County Department of Health Services, in collaboration with the Sacramento County Opioid Coalition, Sierra Sacramento Valley Medical Society, California State University, […]

A Sikh lawmaker wrote a bill to protect immigrant activists. Could a fight over caste derail it?

A Sikh lawmaker wrote a bill to protect immigrant activists. Could a fight over caste derail it?

In summary – The FBI defines transnational repression as when foreign governments reach into the United States to intimidate members of their diaspora. California police say they want help identifying those incidents. A seemingly noncontroversial proposal to help California police identify and address instances of violence motivated by international politics is hitting a nerve among […]

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