Sacramento
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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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Mar- 2023 -28 March
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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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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13 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- 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 -18 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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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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1 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- 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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23 June
The Sunflower Fields of Northern California are in a Breathtaking Bloom Right Now
It’s summer in Northern California, bringing triple-digit heat, sunny days and the longing for the perfect swimming hole (we have…
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15 June
Proposed 6-Month Closure Could Destroy Recreational Fishing on Putah Creek
Putah Creek sits as one of the most popular fishing destinations in Northern California, but a proposed annual closure of…
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10 June
Momentum Builds to Change the Name of Popular Folsom Park
Flickr/Vince As protests fill the streets across America due to the killing of George Floyd, many have called for the…
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4 June
Family of Coyotes Settles in Sacramento’s Busy Midtown Neighborhood
Although San Francisco has received much of the attention regarding its increased coyote activity during the Covid-19 quarantine, Sacramento has…
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2 June
Despite Maxed-Out Levels of E. Coli in American River, Officials Refuse to Close Beaches
Through Memorial Day weekend in Northern California, the American River was packed with people in the Sacramento area looking to…
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May- 2020 -27 May
Young Boy’s Tragic Drowning in the American River Provides Sobering Lesson
Residents in Sacramento mourned the tragic drowning of 5-year-old Ziyon Jamar Butler this week as his body was found in…
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20 May
Tahoe National Forest Begins to Reopen Select Campsites, Trailheads and OHV Areas this Week
The Forest Service announced a bevy of reopenings in the Tahoe National Forest this week, including all motorized roads and…
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13 May
A Fecal Matter: Disgustingly High Levels of E. Coli Still Found in Sacramento Waterway
Sacramento’s homeless population is growing and much of them have settled down on the shores of the American River, flowing…
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7 May
Look Up at the Sky to See a Military Tribute to Northern California this Weekend
U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Robert M. Trujillo A military flyover conducted by Beale Air Force Base will…
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7 May
1.6 Million Fall Run Chinook Salmon Released into the American River
Although fishing season in four California counties has been delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the California Department of Fish…
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Apr- 2020 -29 April
These 6 NorCal Breweries Were Named “Top 100 Brewers in the World”
For everyone who lives in Northern California, it’s well-known that we have some of the best craft beer in the…
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27 April
Sea Lions Spotted Underneath the Tower Bridge on the Sacramento River
As the temperatures begin to heat up in Northern California, seas lions are swimming upstream from the San Francisco Bay…
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7 April
Drive-In Movie Theater Reopens in Northern California
Photo: West Wind Drive-In and Public Market As people look for ways to safely entertain themselves during California’s Coronavirus outbreak,…
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Mar- 2020 -20 March
10 Locally-Owned Restaurants in Sacramento Open for To-Go Orders
With the new stay-in-mandate issued in California, these are very challenging times for the local restaurant industry, and it’s our…
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12 March
Watch Thousands of Pounds of Trophy Fish Released into Lake Amador
Lake Amador, located just southeast of Sacramento, has become a popular lake for Northern California anglers and their hefty planting…
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Feb- 2020 -7 February
NorCal Man Fined $20K for Illegally Killing a Trophy Deer on His Property
Photo: California Department of Fish and Wildlife  In 2017, California Fish and Wildlife game warden Dave Moskat was on his…
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Jan- 2020 -14 January
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Brings 5-Day Event to NorCal this Week
The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is returning to Northern California this week with a 5-day event in Grass Valley…
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13 January
Yelp’s ‘Top 100 Places to Eat in 2020’ List Includes 8 Northern California Restaurants
Yelp released its annual list of America’s Top 100 Places to Eat in 2020, which has become a yearly event…
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Nov- 2019 -10 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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4 November
3 NorCal Cities Make Top 20 of “2019 Best Foodie Cities in America” List
Map of Northern California’s “2019 Best Food Cities in America” by WalletHub Northern California is once again asserting its dominance…
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Oct- 2019 -11 October
Boys Spend School Night Landing 20-Pound Chinook Salmon on the Sacramento River
School night’s are typically made for after-school activities and homework, but if you’re lucky, you might just get a nice…
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Sep- 2019 -30 September
Survey Team Concludes it was a Tornado that Touched Down in Davis
On Saturday, September 28th, a Northern California community was taken by storm by the emergence of a “tornado” near Davis.…
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29 September
Like a Scene Out of Twister: Terrifying Tornado Touches Down in Davis
Just past 6 pm on Saturday, Northern California residents were surprised when the National Weather Service issued a Tornado Warning…
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3 September
Northern California Experienced its 2nd Warmest August in Recorded History
Rafters on the American River. Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker Did you think it was hot in August? Alright, alright… It’s always hot…
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Aug- 2019 -12 August
Meet the Good-Samaritan Kayaker Who Returns Lost Items on the American River
Karl Bly returning lost items on the American River. Photo: American River Lost & Found Karl Bly has been diving…
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5 August
A Culinary Experience in a Historical Setting at Sacramento’s Hook & Ladder
Photo courtesy of Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co. In the heart of Sacramento’s Midtown district lies this unique local eatery…
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Jul- 2019 -30 July
The 6 Best ‘Hole-In-The-Wall’ Eateries in Sacramento
Photo courtesy of Bacon & Butter Sacramento is quickly becoming a culinary destination, even changing its longtime slogan of “City…
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22 July
Over 30 People Rescued on the American River On Saturday
Rafters on the American River. Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker With the rise in temperatures this month in Northern California, the waterways are…
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3 July
Officials: Stay Out of the Fast-Moving, Deadly NorCal Waterways
High water in the South Yuba River at the old CA-49 bridge in January 2017 With the temperatures increasing and…
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Jun- 2019 -24 June
MONSTER 40-Inch Striper Caught on the Sacramento River Delta
Photo: Micki Fedan Micki Fedan and Robert Ferko were having an average evening fishing on the Sacramento River Delta on…
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9 June
Sand Fire Grows to 1,800 Acres, Evacuations Ordered in Yolo County
Photo: Rancho Adobe Firefighters The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for fire risk in Northern California this…
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6 June
Search Continues for Swimmer Swept Away on American River
The Placer County Sheriff’s Office continues the search for a young male who was swept down the American River just…
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4 June
Sacramento’s First Michelin Star awarded to The Kitchen
This week Sacramento received it's first Michelin Star and it's a pretty big deal.
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May- 2019 -20 May
It’s Officially Sacramento’s Wettest May on Record
Flickr/Robert Couse-Baker These storms that have been slamming Northern California the past week have brought heavy precipitation, with inches of…
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13 May
Jet Skier’s Body Found in Folsom Lake Nearly a Month After He Went Missing
Alexander Ham On April 14th, 29-year-old Alexander Ham of Vineyard went missing while jet skiing on Lake Folsom. Nearly a…
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7 May
Watch: Boat Engulfed in Flames Floats Down the Sacramento River
Around 4 pm on Monday, a boat was seen engulfed in flames on the Sacramento River not far from the…
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6 May
Folsom Man Breaks World Record Slacklining 1,919 Feet Across American River
View this post on Instagram Looking up as I walked this line and seeing thousands of people there cheering me…
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6 May
American River Rafter Found Dead Following Boat Flip on the North Fork
Photo: Cal Fire NEU CalFire was alerted to an incident at the Mineral Bar Campground in Colfax on the North…
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Apr- 2019 -23 April
Caught on Camera: Cat Takes on Coyote on Northern California Porch
https://www.facebook.com/ed.wahl.73/videos/10214813880242655/ When a coyote approached a porch in North Highlands last week, it probably didn’t expect to encounter a ferocious…
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22 April
Watch How West Sacramento is Using Goats for Fire Suppression Along the Sacramento River
Photo: City of West Sacramento The hottest new trend in Northern California fire suppression has been hiring goats to clear…
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20 April
Folsom Lake Drowning Victim Identified as Search Discontinues
Photo: El Dorado County Sheriff Around 6:30 pm on Sunday, a 29-year-old jet skier potentially fell off his jet ski…
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