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Playground Catches Fire; Crews Fight Small Blazes All Day

May 25, 2013

SACRAMENTO–

The windy weather has been no picnic for fire fighters in the Sacramento area.

“Some of my children came running toward my apartment saying ‘fire, fire,’” said Paul Taylor.

Taylor looked out his door to see billowing black smoke …


Facing Elimination, Nothing But Pride for Stockton’s Thunder

May 25, 2013

STOCKTON –

For one last time, Stocktonians got to scream and shout like other cities.  Saturday nights hockey game at the Stockton Arena was the last home game of the season for the Thunder.

The team has provided the City …


Missing Modesto Teen Found Safe

May 25, 2013
Missing Modesto Teen Found Safe

MODESTO–

Authorities say that they have found 19-year-old Sydni Nicole Sherrill and that she is safe.

A person reported seeing Sherrill at a local shelter.

Sherrill had been missing since Friday. Authorities were worried for Sydni’s well-being do to her …


Sheriff’s Donation Will Help DART Buy New Diving Equipment

May 25, 2013

SACRAMENTO—

When the volunteer Drowning Accident Rescue Team lost one of their own in 1987, Ron Harknett – a Rancho Cordova firefighter – dove into the water to search for a 3-year-old girl and her father.

Harknett never resurfaced and …


Women Becoming Priests Without Vatican’s Blessing

May 25, 2013
Women Becoming Priests Without Vatican’s Blessing

catholicSAN FRANCISCO (LA Times) — The priest will be ordained in a purple Lutheran church. The Communion bread, symbolizing the body of Christ, will be gluten-free. The congregation will pray to “our mother our father in heaven.”

But the real …

Silver Alert Issued for Missing 91-Year-Old

May 25, 2013
Silver Alert Issued for Missing 91-Year-Old

MODESTO—

Authorities have issued a Silver Alert for a 91-year-old man missing since May 14.

Amos McElvaine was last seen leaving a home near Kenneth and Hammond streets in a red 1999 Ford Ranger with the plate #5Z13221.

He was …


Body Pulled from River Identified as Missing Sacramento Man

May 25, 2013
Body Pulled from River Identified as Missing Sacramento Man

SACRAMENTO—

The coroner’s office has officially identified the body pulled from the Sacramento River Friday evening as 50-year-old Reginald Hill.

Hill was reportedly seen driving his car through a fence and into the river Tuesday. His car was retrieved on …


Auburn Man Suspected of Robbery, Burglary Arrested

May 25, 2013
Auburn Man Suspected of Robbery, Burglary Arrested

AUBURN—

Police say that a man suspected in a burglary and a robbery from earlier in the week has been arrested in Auburn.

Nathaniel Gibson, a 21-year-old Auburn resident, is suspected in a May 20 burglary along Huntley Avenue. He …


Patterson Authorities Asking for Help in Finding Missing Teen

May 25, 2013
Patterson Authorities Asking for Help in Finding Missing Teen

PATTERSON—

Stanislaus County Sheriff’s are asking for help in finding a 19-year-old woman last seen Friday afternoon.

Authorities consider Sydni Nicole Sherrill at-risk due to being developmentally disabled. She was last seen at her home near Miraggio Drie and Ward …


Police: Violent Struggle Preceded In Custody Death of Man

May 25, 2013
Police: Violent Struggle Preceded In Custody Death of Man

SACRAMENTO—

Police say that a violent struggle preceded the in custody death of a man in front of a Metro PCS store along Folsom Boulevard Friday evening.

As reported Friday, officers were called by a woman working at a Metro …