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Did you see it? “Rainbow” around sun draws attention

Jun 18, 2013
Did you see it? “Rainbow” around sun draws attention

SACRAMENTO-

A “rainbow” around the sun seemed to have gotten everyone’s attention Tuesday afternoon throughout the Sacramento Valley.

Apparently, the sight is caused by light reflecting through ice crystals inside high, thin cirrus clouds tens of thousands of feet …


Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Parolee Suspected of Firebombing Occupied Home

Jun 18, 2013
Sheriff’s Deputies Arrest Parolee Suspected of Firebombing Occupied Home

RIO LINDA-

Sacramento County Sheriff’s deputies say a man firebombed a Rio Linda home Monday night.

As deputies rushed to the home on Hayer Circle after being told a man was on his way to burn the house down, they …


Deputies Make Gang Sweep in Yuba City

Jun 18, 2013
Deputies Make Gang Sweep in Yuba City

yuba city gang sweepYUBA CITY-

With the help of several law enforcement agencies, the Sutter County Sheriff’s Department Net5 task force and a team of 50 officers served 11 search warrants Tuesday morning, collecting guns, narcotics and gang paraphernalia from known gang members.…

Wildfire near Yosemite Burns 1,600 Acres

Jun 18, 2013
Wildfire near Yosemite Burns 1,600 Acres

MARIPOSA COUNTY-

The Carstens Fire, burning less than 40 miles from the Yosemite National Park, has burned about 1,600 acres, according to Cal Fire.

Twenty-two firefighters from Sacramento County arrived at the fire Tuesday morning, and are said to be …


Truck Carrying Propane Catches Fire

Jun 18, 2013
Truck Carrying Propane Catches Fire

NATOMAS-

A truck carrying propane tanks caught fire Tuesday morning in Natomas.

The fire started in the cab of a flatbed truck driving along Northgate Boulevard, just north of I-80.

The fire was put out before it spread beyond the …


Roseville Police Hold Training at Schools

Jun 18, 2013
Roseville Police Hold Training at Schools

ROSEVILLE-

Roseville Police are at area schools Tuesday to train for “active shooter” situations.

Officers are at Woodcreek High School, Silverado Middle School and Roseville High School throughout the day.

In a news release, police said the training is part …


California restaurant dress code required all women customers to wear heels

Jun 18, 2013
California restaurant dress code required all women customers to wear heels

RIVERSIDE (KTLA)-

A new restaurant has stepped on more than a few toes with its dress code requiring all women customers to wear heels.

The controversy began when “ProAbition” posted an online flier announcing its June 15 grand opening, the …


Deputies Investigate Deadly Overnight Shooting in Waterford

Jun 18, 2013
Deputies Investigate Deadly Overnight Shooting in Waterford

WATERFORD-

Stanislaus County Sheriff’s deputies say a man was shot and killed early Tuesday morning in Waterford.

A report of a shooting came in around 1:30 a.m. after someone said his friend had been shot in front of a home …


Deputies Identify Suspected Kidnappers in Ransom Case

Jun 18, 2013
Deputies Identify Suspected Kidnappers in Ransom Case

PATTERSON-

Stanislaus County Sheriff’s investigators have identified the three men they believe helped kidnap a man and hold him for $800 ransom over the weekend.

Detectives say 21-year-old Victor “Cuate” Sandoval, 20-year-old Arturo “Rascal” Martinez and 22-year-old Adan “Burner” Esquival …


Sacramento Police Release iPhone App

Jun 18, 2013
Sacramento Police Release iPhone App

SACRAMENTO-

The Sacramento Police Department unveiled a new iPhone app Tuesday.

The app features a contact link, that features a 911 button and a department phone directory. Users can also report a non-emergency issue anonymously, if they want.

Missing persons …