California Republicans are calling for an end to what they say are the state’s soft-on-crime policies. Speaking at the State Capitol Monday, Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher introduced a public safety bill package that would provide resources to law enforcement and victims.Gallagher says the recent wave of crime is hurting Californians’ quality of life.GOP lawmakers…
(Folsom, CA) — The Intel Corporation is planning hundreds of layoffs at its Folsom campus. The company recently sent warnings to the state Employment Development Department and Folsom Mayor Rosario Rodriguez, announcing its intentions to lay off 343 employees.The warnings came via WARN Act notices, which require 60 days’ notice before mass layoffs. Intel is…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Congratulations to the Las Plumas High School Cheer Team, once again finishing in first place at the Jamz Nationals on Las Vegas this past weekend! And, it’s the second year in a row for the squad, having won the same before. LPHS Cheer Coach Tami Deal tells Action News “These amazing athletes…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – With that recent 4.2 magnitude earthquake near Malibu, California is reminded again that it is prone to seismic-shifts. With that in mind, The Appeal-Democrat reports Adventist-Rideout hospital, ‘currently has two buildings on its campus that may not remain fully functional following an earthquake. Currently, about 62% of hospitals have at least one…
(Wheatland, CA) Yuba River Endowment once again delivers – literally – in the form of a $40,000 donation to the FFA program at Wheatland High School. The organization is a nonprofit, created locally by farmers in Yuba County to benefit local residents and groups.Around half of this donation will be used toward ‘out-of-pocket expenses for…
(Sacramento, CA) — Much of the Sacramento region is under a wind advisory through one o’clock this afternoon. It applies to the Central Sacramento Valley, the Southern Sacramento Valley, and the Northeast Foothills.Sustained winds should be in the 20 to 30-mile-per-hour range, with gusts as strong as 50-miles-per-hour expected. The mountains could see gusts topping…
(Lincoln, CA) – A Yuba City woman was pulled over by Lincoln Police on HWY 65 at around 2:30 Sunday morning for expired registration. When the officer saw “narcotics in plain view,” Christine Collins was arrested. She was booked into the South Placer County Jail for possession of a narcotic with intent to sell.A search…
(MPD press release) – On January 28, the Marysville Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location.DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI checkpoints are to promote public safety by…
(Yuba-Sutter, CA) – Saying it will “make a huge difference in the lives of families, seniors, children, man and women in need,” Yuba-Sutter Foodbank Chairperson Jackie Sillman tells The Appeal-Democrat that they have been awarded a $40,000 grant from the Sandberg Goldberg Charitable Support Fund, adding “it will help our organization continue to provide meals…
Colusa County, CA) – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued updated flood maps for Colusa County, revising the risks & hazards from the Sacramento River, Salt Creek at Williams, Stone Corral Creek near Maxwell and Elk Creek, where it impacts Colusa County along two separate stretches.FEMA is now seeking public input through April 16th…
