Sacramento
All of the stories from the areas surrounding Sacramento
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Apr- 2026 -28 April
A Major Motion Picture Is About to Film in Northern California and Your Neighbor Might Be In It
A major motion picture is about to start filming right here in Northern California, and there’s a good chance you…
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27 April
This Sacramento Park Pond Just Became an Urban Fishing Destination
If you have been looking for a bass fishing spot close to Sacramento, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife…
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16 April
The Fight to Save Nearly 3,500 Heritage Oaks From a Sacramento County Solar Project
Photo via California Native Plant Society A planned solar energy project in eastern Sacramento County that would wipe out nearly…
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Feb- 2026 -12 February
This NorCal City Just Topped California’s Best Places to Live List
A new statewide ranking has named Folsom the best place to live in California, with several other Sacramento-area cities also…
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Jan- 2026 -27 January
Deadly Wild Mushroom Outbreak Reaches Sacramento After Family Hospitalized
Health officials are sounding the alarm after a Sacramento County family of four was hospitalized for mushroom poisoning, adding a…
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2 January
Oscar-Winning Director Set to Film a Gold Rush Epic in Northern California
Northern California is once again stepping into the Hollywood spotlight, this time with a Gold Rush-era film led by an…
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Dec- 2025 -17 December
This Quiet Creek in Northern California Just Shattered its Salmon Count Record
A historic salmon run returned to Northern California this fall, with a record 2,150 adult Chinook salmon counted spawning in…
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16 December
California State Fair Shifts Dates to Avoid the Summer Heat
After years of battling Sacramento’s intense summer heat, the California State Fair is officially shifting seasons. Fair organizers announced this…
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9 December
What’s the Deal with the Perfectly Symmetrical Tree Plots in the Sierra Nevada?
Google Earth If you were to approach these select plot of trees from the ground, you may not know something…
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Nov- 2025 -26 November
California’s Smallest Sequoia Grove Sits Between Lake Tahoe and Sacramento
Hidden deep within Tahoe National Forest lies a hidden gem—the northernmost grove of Sequoia trees in California. Located in Placer…
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22 November
Famous YouTuber Explores the Underwater Gold Rush Town in Folsom Lake
A lost Gold Rush city buried beneath Folsom Lake is getting fresh attention after a new deep-dive exploration from YouTube…
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Oct- 2025 -26 October
Salmon and Steelhead Production Slashed at Nimbus Hatchery Amid Federal Funding Shortfall
Anglers on the American River are bracing for leaner seasons ahead as the Nimbus Fish Hatchery prepares to cut salmon…
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5 October
One of the Best Movie Stunts in History was Filmed in Northern California
In the early 2000’s with the success of Fast and the Furious, Hollywood executives decided to give Vin Diesel a…
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2 October
Northern California’s World-Record Corn Maze Opens for the Fall Season
Fall in Northern California means pumpkins, cool evenings, and getting lost in a sea of corn stalks. Cool Patch Pumpkins…
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Sep- 2025 -17 September
Yolo Explorer Train Debuts as Sacramento’s Scenic Countryside Escape
There’s a new way to see Northern California’s farmland, and it comes with a bit of history on steel rails.…
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Jul- 2025 -22 July
Beloved Peacocks Vanish from Historic Delta Hotel, Sparking Criminal Investigation
A beloved group of peacocks that have roamed the grounds of the historic Ryde Hotel in Walnut Grove for decades…
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May- 2025 -20 May
Chinook Salmon Fishing Returns to Three Northern California Rivers After Two-Year Ban
Due to continued low Chinook salmon counts, the California Fish and Game Commission has voted to keep the Klamath River…
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13 May
Invasive Golden Mussels Found on Boat at Folsom Lake
California State Parks officials discovered live golden mussels on a boat during a routine inspection at Folsom Lake State Recreation…
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2 May
NorCal Family Sets Out to Drive Around the World in High-Tech Expedition Van
A Sacramento family is about to make history behind the wheel of a luxury off-road van—driving around the world on…
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Apr- 2025 -26 April
X Games Postpone Northern California Debut
The highly anticipated X Games event scheduled for August 22-24 at Cal Expo in Sacramento has been postponed, organizers announced…
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18 April
Folsom Lake Hits Highest Level in Five Years, Prompting Water Releases
Federal officials have begun releasing water from Folsom Lake after recent storms caused it to rise to its highest early-April…
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7 April
Golden Mussel Threat Prompts New Boating Quarantine at Sacramento-Area Lakes
Starting Monday, April 14, 2025, all trailered or motorized boats launching at Folsom Lake and Lake Clementine must undergo a…
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Mar- 2025 -6 March
Northern California Town Named One of America’s Best Small Towns
Nevada City, a historic gem in the Northern California foothills, has been named one of the Top 10 Best Small…
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Jan- 2025 -7 January
Sacramento Perch Return to Namesake City for Unique Urban Fishing Opportunity
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has reintroduced Sacramento perch, California’s only native sunfish, to the state capital.…
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Dec- 2024 -21 December
The X Games is Coming to Northern California
The X Games, one of the world’s premier action sports events, is making a big move to Northern California this…
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Nov- 2024 -25 November
Officials Searching for Two Fishermen Swept Downstream on the American River
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the possible drownings of two 20-year-old men who were swept away in the…
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19 November
California Museum Hosts Free Event Celebrating Historic Klamath River Dam Removal
The California Museum is hosting “Klamath Unbound,” a free event on Saturday, December 7, celebrating the largest dam removal project…
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13 November
These Fishermen Traverse Class V Rapids to Catch BIG Trout on the American River
“To find the goods, you have to be willing to go to places where no one else is willing to…
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Oct- 2024 -3 October
Sacramento Records First-Ever 100-Degree Day in October
Sacramento has just shattered another heat record during an ongoing late-season heatwave that has gripped Northern California. Thursday marked the…
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Sep- 2024 -29 September
The Largest Corn Maze in the World Sits Right Here in Northern California
In Dixon, California sits a 63-acre fall utopia with a pumpkin patch, hay rides and the largest corn maze in…
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Aug- 2024 -12 August
Jumping into this Section of the American River is Now Prohibited After Multiple Drownings
Clay Banks, a popular spot for cooling off in the Sacramento area, is now off-limits for jumping into the water.…
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Jul- 2024 -21 July
Popular Outdoor Destination in NorCal Closes Due to Dangerous Behavior by Visitors
Upper Lake Clementine in Auburn State Recreation Area will remain closed due to ongoing dangerous behavior by visitors, California State…
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8 July
Watch: Man Spots Rattlesnake Swimming Across the American River
It’s summertime in NorCal, which means when we’re out in the wild, it’s important to pay close attention to the…
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Jun- 2024 -25 June
Two Dead, One Rescued After Being Swept Downstream on North Fork American River
Tragedy struck at the North Fork American River on Monday when a man and a teenage boy died after being…
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17 June
Rafter Identified After Tragic Drowning Incident in American River
Photo: Metro Fire of Sacramento A rafting trip on the American River ended in tragedy on Saturday when a man…
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3 June
This Northern California Town is Responsible for America’s First Bike Lane
The ever-popular bike lanes you see all around the country are a pretty new phenomenon. San Francisco received its first…
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Mar- 2024 -25 March
DNA is a Match in Fatal Mountain Lion Attack in El Dorado County
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has confirmed that the mountain lion euthanized in a remote area near…
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24 March
Man Killed in Mountain Lion Attack in Northern California
A 21-year-old man lost his life, and his brother sustained injuries, following a mountain lion attack in the secluded terrains…
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18 March
Officials Move Forward with Removal of 750 Tons of Historic Debris in American River
Placer County is gearing up to tackle a decades-old issue — the remnants of a bridge that have cluttered the…
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Feb- 2024 -2 February
Is Leonardo Dicaprio’s Secretive Movie Shoot Coming to Sacramento?
Hollywood’s glitz is descending upon Sacramento as Warner Bros. gears up to film its latest cinematic venture in the heart…
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Jan- 2024 -23 January
Video Shows Massive Explosion Clearing Large Boulders on a Roadway Near Auburn
In an operation resembling a Hollywood blockbuster, work crews in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills resorted to explosives to remove a…
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2 January
We Went Searching for the Best Olives in Northern California. Here’s What We Found.
Rarely does Northern California come into the conversation of great olive producing regions, but maybe it should!
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Oct- 2023 -22 October
CDFW Offering Free Swan Tours in Northern California
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is providing an opportunity for nature enthusiasts to witness the beauty of…
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22 October
Salmon Habitat Restoration Aims to Boost Struggling Salmon Populations in American River
A salmon habitat restoration project along the American River near Carmichael is striving to provide a helping hand to the…
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3 October
This Sacramento Taqueria Made Yelp’s Top 100 Tacos in America List
Yelp has unveiled its list of the Top 100 Taco Spots in the United States and Sacramento boasts one of…
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Sep- 2023 -23 September
Iconic Northern California Castle is Up For Sale and It’s Not As Expensive as You Think
Photo: Zillow The iconic Valley Springs Castle is officially up for grabs! Nestled in the serene landscapes of Valley Springs,…
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Aug- 2023 -16 August
Woman Dies in Folsom Lake Rope Swing Accident
Kathryn Hoedt, known as “Katie,” tragically lost her life over the weekend in an accident at Folsom Lake. The 23-year-old…
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3 August
Brand-New Surf Park Coming to Northern California
Surfing enthusiasts in Northern California may soon have the opportunity to catch epic waves without traveling to the coast. This…
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Jul- 2023 -31 July
Experience the Magical Sunflower Fields of Northern California
During the summertime in Northern California, you may have found yourself lucky to drive through Woodland, Davis or Dixon, where…
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24 July
Passengers Freak Out as Rattlesnake Attempts to Climb on Boat in Folsom Lake
We all know where to avoid rattlesnakes – in hot fields with dead grass, under rocks in hot climates –…
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6 July
Video Shows Illegal Fireworks Littering the Night Sky Over Sacramento
Another Fourth of July has passed, which included plenty of great fireworks shows throughout Northern California. Despite the danger and…
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Jun- 2023 -18 June
This Northern California River Inspired the Creedence Clearwater Revival Song ‘Green River’
In August of 1969, Creedence Clearwater Revival released its third album “Green River,” which consisted of two of their biggest…
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6 June
Cliff Jumpers Perform Acrobatics Off 1800’s Gold Mining Crane in Northern California
On the South Fork of the Yuba River in a remote area west of the Sierra Nevada mountains sits the…
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May- 2023 -19 May
Proposed American River Reservoir Could Bring Significant Water Storage to Northern California
Folsom Lake In response to ongoing calls for greater water storage capacity, a study of the American River Basin has…
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Apr- 2023 -13 April
7-Foot Alligator Discovered in the American River. How Did it Get There?
Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife In an unexpected turn of events, a 7-foot alligator was discovered in the…
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Dec- 2022 -30 December
Officials Warn of ‘Extreme Hazardous Conditions’ for Outdoor Enthusiasts at Lake Natoma
Lake Natoma California State Parks urges visitors to exercise extreme caution while enjoying Lake Natoma, a subunit of Folsom Lake…
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Nov- 2022 -27 November
WATCH: NorCal Soldier Receives Heartfelt Welcome Home from Dog
While Sacramento resident Casandra Cabrera was deployed in Djibouti, Africa serving with the Army for the last 11 months, she…
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12 November
Meet the Man Who Drives His Car on the Sacramento River
“Wild” Bill Hill lives in Roseville, California, and just like any outdoor lovers in Northern California, he likes to spend…
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Oct- 2022 -4 October
The Great Northern California Taco Trail
Northern California is typically known as a wonderland for outdoor enthusiasts. From Mount Shasta to cascading waterfalls to National Parks…
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Sep- 2022 -7 September
This NorCal River Gets Nearly a Million Visitors a Year. Volunteers Are Its Only Hope to Stay Clean.
When it comes to the National Parks in Northern California, federal resources help officials keep it clean and safe for…
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6 September
Sacramento Shatters 97-Year-Old Heat Record
Photo by Stephen Leonardi The city of Sacramento shattered its all-time heat record on Tuesday afternoon when it recorded a temperature…
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6 September
Buckle Up: All-Time Record Heat Could Hit NorCal this Afternoon
Photo by Stephen Leonardi The current heat wave in California is already putting up staggering numbers, breaking multiple heat records, placing…
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Aug- 2022 -10 August
The Bats of the Yolo Causeway Marvel Onlookers with Nightly ‘Batnadoe’
Flickr/Bev Sykes Every summer just west of Sacramento, roughly a quarter of a million migrating Mexican free-tailed bats settle at…
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Jul- 2022 -26 July
RIVER MONSTER: 8-Foot Sturgeon Caught on the Sacramento River
We’ve been documenting the giant, ancient fish that swim in the waters of the Sacramento River for years now. Some…
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7 July
This Sacramento Trail Was Named One of the Best in America
When you think of trails in Northern California, you probably think of places like Tahoe, Mount Shasta, Yosemite and the…
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Jun- 2022 -20 June
WATCH: Man Saves Fawn Swimming in the Middle of Folsom Lake
View this post on Instagram A fawn was rescued Sunday afternoon after it was spotted swimming in the middle of…
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20 June
An Urban Hike to Explore Sacramento’s Spectacular Murals
Improv Alley in Sacramento’s Midtown District It was a beautiful day in Sacramento so I set out to take an…
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18 June
It’s Official: Negro Bar Recreation Area Will Be Receiving a New Name
Flickr/Vince The California State Parka and Recreation Commission unanimously voted to change the name of Negro Bar Recreation Area on…
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15 June
Officials Considering Changing Controversial Name of Popular NorCal Park
Flickr/Vince A day-use area on the shores Lake Natoma just east of Sacramento has a name that’s hard to say…
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14 June
While Most Northern California Reservoirs are Starved for Water, One Sits Fuller Than Usual
Folsom Lake With the large reservoirs of Northern California experiencing the impact of extreme drought throughout the region, water officials…
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May- 2022 -25 May
A Whitewater Rafting Adventure on the Middle Fork American River
It was always a dream of mine to document a whitewater rafting trip in Northern California and I had one…
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Apr- 2022 -19 April
Popular YouTube Channel Searches for the Giant Salmon and Stripers of the Sacramento River
MeatEater has become a popular outdoor lifestyle brand with a passion for adventure and wild foods, as well as a…
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Dec- 2021 -27 December
WATCH: Snowy Grass Valley is an Absolute Sh**show with Downed Trees and Power Lines
The massive storm that has blanketed Northern California with snow is causing a lot of issues for locals. Tahoe and…
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14 December
Sacramento Has Already Surpassed the Precipitation of Last Year’s Entire Water Year
Photo by Robert Couse-Baker The last water year was extremely dry in Sacramento with a record 212-day dry streak lasting…
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Nov- 2021 -27 November
10 Magical Outdoor Winter Ice Skating Rinks in Northern California
It’s winter in Northern California which means we get to see our beautiful mountains covered in snow and ice skate…
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16 November
Sudwerk Brewing Co. Wins Brewer of the Year at Great American Beer Festival
Sudwerk Brewing Co. dominated the most prestigious craft beer competition in the United States with two gold medals and being…
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3 November
Nimbus Fish Hatchery to Increase Chinook Salmon Production by 500,000 Fish on the American River
A new mural adorns the fish feed bins at the Nimbus Fish Hatchery in Sacramento County. CDFW photo by George Gilmore.…
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Oct- 2021 -25 October
The 141-Year-Old All-Time Rain Record was Just Shattered in Sacramento
Photo: Robert Couse-Baker The atmospheric river that has drenched Northern California over the past two days is becoming historic. The…
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18 October
Rainfall Finally Ends Sacramento’s Record-Setting 212-Day Dry Streak
Photo: Sacramento State/Andrea Price We all know that Northern California has been in the midst of a historic drought, but…
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Sep- 2021 -21 September
California State Fair Announces First-Ever Cannabis Competition
The CA State Fair today announced the addition of the first-ever, state-sanctioned cannabis competition and awards. The CA State Fair…
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Jun- 2021 -24 June
The Sunflower Fields of NorCal are in a Spectacular Bloom Right Now
Photo by Albert Dera It’s summer in Northern California, bringing triple-digit heat, sunny days and the longing for the perfect swimming…
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11 June
Fully-Intact Airplane Found 160 Feet Underwater at Folsom Lake
Image of the aircraft by Seafloor Systems When a crew from Seafloor Systems went to Folsom Lake to test their…
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May- 2021 -16 May
Full-Grown ‘Vampire Fish’ Spotted in the American River
Photo of a lamprey fish on the Feather River. Photo taken by the California Department of Water Resources in 2017.…
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11 May
Man Steals a Sailboat on the Sacramento River, Immediately Gets it Lodged Under the Tower Bridge
A man is facing criminal charges after stealing a sailboat near West Sacramento on the Sacramento River on Monday night.…
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5 May
Don’t Doom the Bloom: How to Responsibly See the Rare Wildflower Super Bloom at Folsom Lake
With Folsom Lake sitting at a paltry 36 percent of storage, a wildflower super bloom has taken over where there…
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3 May
I Tried the Top Rated Chicken Sandwich in Sacramento. Here’s How it Stacks Up.
A quick google search of the best chicken sandwich in Sacramento will quickly lead you to World Famous Hotboys in…
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Apr- 2021 -27 April
A Wildflower Super Bloom Has Taken Over at the Dreadfully Low Folsom Lake
If there’s one place you can point to as current evidence of California’s impending drought, it’s Folsom Lake. Currently sitting…
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19 April
Another Skydiver Killed at the Embattled Lodi Skydiving Center
Yelp/Kahanalei M. Yet another death has occurred at the controversial Lodi Skydiving Center, which has now experienced its ninth death…
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Mar- 2021 -18 March
Embattled Lodi Skydiving Center Ordered to Pay $40 Million Following Fatal Incident
Following yet another fatal incident at the Lodi Skydiving Center, owner Bill Dause has been ordered to pay $40 million…
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Feb- 2021 -22 February
Devouring a Banana Split at Sacramento’s Oldest Ice Cream Parlor
Gunther’s Ice Cream was established in the 1940’s and is still serving up some fantastic ice cream nearly 80 years…
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15 February
Guy Fieri Opens Flavortown Kitchen in Northern California
There’s been an ongoing debate about where exactly Flavortown, U.S.A is located. We can now say it resides in Northern…
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Jan- 2021 -5 January
Deer Freed from Entangled Hammock After Six Months Wandering Around Sacramento
Reports of a buck with an interesting hairdo wandering around Sacramento have been circulating for the past 6 months. Finally,…
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Dec- 2020 -9 December
NorCal Man Tackles and Punches 350-Pound Bear to Save Dog ‘Buddy’
It was a seemingly normal day for Kaleb Bentham and his pitbull “Buddy” at their rural Grass Valley home when…
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Nov- 2020 -13 November
Fisherman Smashes Lake Amador Record with 20-Pound Trout
Photo: Lake Amador Resort Lake Amador, located just southeast of Sacramento, is a popular lake for Northern California anglers. This…
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9 November
Fisherman Battles with Sea Lions for Salmon on NorCal River
Facebook: Tim Bonuccelli When salmon are on the move through the rivers of Northern California to find their spawning grounds,…
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Oct- 2020 -28 October
Family of Coyotes STILL Living in Downtown Sacramento After 6 Months
Although San Francisco has received much of the attention regarding its increased coyote activity during the Covid-19 quarantine, Sacramento has quietly seen…
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Aug- 2020 -22 August
Historic Independence Trail Destroyed in Northern California’s Jones Fire
Photo: Facebook/Paul Menesini‎ Another popular outdoor destination has been destroyed by the devastating fires in Northern California. Earlier this week,…
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12 August
Drone Found at the Bottom of the American River Reveals Insane 100-Foot Bridge Jump
The Sacramento-area scuba diver Mike Pelley, also known as Merman Mike, found a drone at the bottom of the American…
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Jul- 2020 -7 July
Insane Drone Footage Shows Fireworks Exploding All Over Sacramento
With many of the Fourth of July fireworks shows cancelled due to the Covid-19 quarantine, there was a huge uptick…
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Jun- 2020 -25 June
Scuba Diver Finds $17,000 Ring in the Sacramento River
When Bill Fitty dropped his late brother’s ring worth $17,000 into the Sacramento River, he reached out to the one…
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