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Sacramento County Fentanyl Deaths Declining

Nov 26, 2024 09:22AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County has made remarkable progress in the battle against the opioid crisis, reporting a 56% reduction in fentanyl-related deaths between 2023 and 2024.

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Residential Wood-Burning Restrictions Begin Nov. 1

Nov 05, 2024 10:14AM ● By Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District News Release

The Sac Metro Air District launched its “Check Before You Burn” season on Nov. 1.

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Wall Honors Heroes

Nov 05, 2024 09:43AM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Gold Star families and community leaders gathered last weekend to recall fallen heroes of nation and community. The Wall of Honor ceremony is annually observed at Patriots Park, a Carmichael Park District property in Fair Oaks.

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Rep. Ami Bera Urges Passage of the Bipartisan HERO Act

Oct 16, 2024 11:15AM ● By Office of Rep. Ami Bera News Release

On Oct. 12, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) held a press conference alongside Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Sacramento Area Firefighters Local 522 President Trevor Jamison urging the passage of the bipartisan Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act.

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Sheriff's North Division Community Meetings Set

Oct 08, 2024 11:32AM ● By Office of District 3 Supervisor Rich Desmond News Release

The Sacramento Sheriff's Department, North Division, is hosting a series of community meetings.

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Last Dance for Park Ranger

Oct 01, 2024 12:08PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Last Friday’s Carmichael Park concert, a packed performance by rocker Todd Morgan, was Mohamed’s final public shift before handing in his radio and keys.

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Georgia Man Charged with Defrauding his Former Employer Williams Sonoma out of More than $10 Million

Sep 19, 2024 09:18AM ● By USAO NDCA News Release

Indictment Alleges Defendant Billed for Work Not Provided and Spent the Proceeds on a Yacht, Mansion, Automobiles, Professional Sports Events, Landscaping, and Pet Cloning

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California Launches “Facts Fight Fentanyl” Campaign to Combat Overdoses and Save Lives

Sep 17, 2024 05:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recently announced the launch of “Facts Fight Fentanyl,” a new statewide public education campaign to ensure Californians know the dangers of fentanyl and have the information they need to prevent overdoses and save lives.

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Fire Chief Shares Successes

Sep 12, 2024 12:07PM ● By Annie Kerr, photos by Annie Kerr

On Sept. 5, the Tri-Communities Lunch Bunch of North Highlands, Rio Linda and the Sacramento area hosted Sacramento Metro Fire Chief Adam House and Battalion Chief Scott Perryman as its guest speakers at Brookfield’s Restaurant on Madison Avenue.

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Non-Medical Grade Silicone Injection Homicide Suspect Arrested in 2013 Case

Aug 21, 2024 09:40AM ● By Citrus Heights Police Department News Release

Citrus Heights Detectives have announced the arrest of 49-year-old Alejandra Aguilera-Ortega for homicide

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Governor Newsom Signs Legislative Package

Aug 19, 2024 06:48PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

Building on California’s robust laws and strategies to reduce crime and protect communities, Governor Newsom signed landmark legislation to further crack down on property and retail crime on Aug. 16

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California Seizes More Than $120 Million in Illegal Cannabis

Aug 15, 2024 12:44PM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom News Release

In strong support of California’s legal cannabis market, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that since January, California’s Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has seized more than $120 million worth of illegal cannabis, destroyed nearly 37 tons of unlicensed cannabis, including 122,914 illegal plants.

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National Night Out Fun

Aug 14, 2024 12:33PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner, Photos by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Parks, service clubs and private homes welcomed first responders for National Night Out last week. In cozy to colossal gatherings, thousands of Sacramento families interacted with law and safety officers.

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Defendant Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Wellness Center Stabbings

Aug 09, 2024 11:57AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney's Office News Release

Superior Court Judge Ernest Sawtelle sentenced Martin Lackey-Garcia to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Aug. 8 in Superior Court of Sacramento County.

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CHP Swears In 102 New Officers

Jul 31, 2024 02:35PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

On July 12, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) proudly introduced 102 of the state’s newest officers during a swearing-in ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento

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Student Arrested for Armed Robbery at Del Campo High School

Jul 16, 2024 01:45PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff's Office News Release

At approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday, July 9, Sacramento County Sheriff North Patrol Deputies responded to Del Campo High School for the report of a student being robbed at gunpoint

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Californians Affected by Wildfire Smoke Should Take Steps to Protect Their Health

Jul 09, 2024 01:08PM ● By California Department of Public Health News Release

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is Urging Californians to Take Steps to Protect Themselves from Air Pollutants

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Cal Expo to Host Military, Veteran and First Responder Appreciation Day

Jul 03, 2024 11:04AM ● By Cal Expo News Release

Join Cal Expo on Wednesday, July 24

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Sacramento Superior Court Launches Second Phase

Jun 25, 2024 04:47PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

The Sacramento Superior Court on June 17 Launched the Second Phase of its New Electronic Case Management System

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Marysville Council to Address Hotel Emergency Proclamation

Jun 20, 2024 11:17AM ● By City of Marysville News Release

Concerns Over the Structural Integrity of the Marysville Hotel Have Prompted the Marysville City Council to Convene a Special Meeting this Friday at 9 a.m.

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Mobile Integrated Health Advances

Jun 11, 2024 04:37PM ● By Margaret Snider

Mobile Integrated Health Takes Evaluation and Treatment to the Patient, When Appropriate, Instead of Taking the Patient to the Emergency Room

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2024-25 Recommended Budget Approved

Jun 11, 2024 02:10PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Approves $8.8 Billion Budget

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California Highway Patrol Swears in 106 New CHP Officers

May 15, 2024 05:01PM ● By California Highway Patrol News Release

Newest Members of California Highway Patrol Sworn in May 10

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Community Health Fair Provides Critical Resources

May 07, 2024 03:42PM ● By Sacramento County News Release

First Step Communities Stages 2nd Community Health Fair in Sacramento County

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Eaglet Rescue Took a Village

May 07, 2024 02:25PM ● By Susan Maxwell Skinner

Bald Eaglet Transported by the California Fish and Wildlife Department to the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care facility

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Baa-aad News for Fire Fuels

May 02, 2024 10:00AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

For its 2024 Fire Fuel Reduction Action Plan, the Department of Regional Parks has Lined Up Sheep and Goat Grazing Contracts

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Dogs Take the Lead and Support SPCA

Apr 30, 2024 01:21PM ● By Kristina Rogers, photos by Kristina Rogers

Dogs and Humans Participate in the 31st Annual SPCA Doggy Dash

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Metro Fire’s FIRE CAMP Interest List Opens April 1

Apr 02, 2024 10:41AM ● By Metro Fire News Release

11, 12, and 13-Year-Olds Eligible to Take Part in FIRE CAMP

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Sacramento County’s Inspector General Selected

Apr 02, 2024 09:43AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County Board of Supervisors Votes to Approve Selection of Kevin Gardner as Inspector General

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Social Worker Saves Child's Life

Apr 02, 2024 09:35AM ● By Sacramento County News Release

Sacramento County's Renee Calls 911 and Clears Child's Airway

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Sacramento Superior Court Announces Poster Contest

Apr 01, 2024 03:43PM ● By Sacramento Superior Court News Release

Sacramento Superior Court Invites 6th - 12th-Grade Students to Enter its 2nd Annual Jury Appreciation Week Poster Contest

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Sheriff Cooper Supports Initiative to Restore Safety to Our Neighborhoods and Communities

Mar 26, 2024 03:46PM ● By Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office News Release

Sacramento Sheriff Cooper Writes Opinion on Proposition 47

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Sacramento Superior Court Celebrates Historic Women Leaders

Mar 26, 2024 11:57AM ● By Superior Court of California News Release

Presiding Judge Bunmi O. Awoniyi is the First Black Woman to Preside Over the unified Superior Court of Sacramento

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Major Takedown of Vast Organized Retail Crime Operation

Feb 21, 2024 12:04PM ● By CHP News Release

The ringleader of an extensive organized retail crime operation spanning 21 counties, involving an estimated $8 million in stolen beauty products, was arrested and charges were filed

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