News Picks

Editorial picks featuring general news of interest to the broad community: state, politics, breaking news, crime, accidents, etc.

Appeal Democrat
Marysville market to open for business

After some uncertainty, Marysville's Friday Night Market is back on. The Marysville Business Improvement District on Monday scrapped the market, claiming it could not go forward without the support of downtown businesses. In late April, a petition...

FOX40
Recipe: Guardian Angels helping in hunt for murder suspects

May 18, 2013
Recipe: Guardian Angels helping in hunt for murder suspects

SACRAMENTO—

They’re covering a lot of ground, posting fliers and handing them out, hoping to get the right lead to track down a killer.

It’s been two months since 28-year-old Josiah Humphreys was killed in Midtown near 18th and …


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Appeal Democrat
Fishing Derby reels in more than 1,000 people

This is a fish tale. Izabella Pacheco is just a little taller than the big fat catfish she caught on Saturday morning at Ellis Lake. "We caught it because of the lucky hot dogs," the 5-year-old Live Oak girl said. Izabella, her sister, Monica, and...

Appeal Democrat
80 miles of tailgating lead to arrest in Yuba City

A bizarre case of drug-fueled highway violence and harassment ended in Sutter County early Saturday after authorities said the teenage suspect led them on a high-speed chase. Misti Mathers, 19, of Glencoe (Calaveras County), allegedly followed...

Appeal Democrat
Yuba City firefighters eye ‘Bullseye’

Yuba City firefighters want to teach you to fight digital fires. "We want to make sure we can reach as many residents and business owners as possible," Fire Marshal Jim Mathews said. "If we can reach people through education first, maybe they won't...

FOX40
Video: Police conduct weekend ‘fare biltz’ on light rail

May 18, 2013
Video: Police conduct weekend ‘fare biltz’ on light rail

SACRAMENTO–

Heavy consequences for catching a free ride on Sacramento’s light rail today. Police were checking tickets at the station on R Street in midtown, and if a passenger didn’t  have one, they got one from officers- a ticket for …


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FOX40
Video: Area unemployment rate inching lower

May 18, 2013
Video: Area unemployment rate inching lower

SACRAMENTO—

To be employed – it’s what millions of Americans want every single day.

“We’re seeing an increase in people who are saying ‘I’m ready,’” said Genevieve Deignan from Sacramento Food Bank.

And here they are, ready to take that …


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Exposures
I Care: A voice for kids at the Courage House

May 18, 2013
I Care: A voice for kids at the Courage House

Sixteen-year-old Jordyn Jones barely breaks a sweat as she works in the garden with residents of Courage House, a home for young victims of sex trafficking supported by the Christian-based nonprofit Courage Worldwide. The girls joke around and Jordyn fits right in, but her life couldn't be more separate. Many of the girls living...

FOX40
Video: Sailor gets warm welcome home

May 18, 2013
Video: Sailor gets warm welcome home

SACRAMENTO–

A hug eight months in the making is a pretty special thing.

Naval Airman Dominick Valencia  has been gone from home for eight months – this time.

He’a been away from home for most of the last four years …


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Elk Grove News
Delta stewardship council adopts plan amidst massive opposition

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May 18, 2013
Delta stewardship council adopts plan amidst massive opposition

By Dan Bacher | May 18, 2013 | In spite of overwhelming opposition from environmentalists, fishermen, family farmers, elected officials and the majority of Californians, the Delta Stewardship Council (DSC) on Thursday, May 16 unanimously adopt...



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