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Newsom Exploits Health Crisis to Free Thousands of Convicted Felons

Aug 21, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Jacqui Nguyen, California Senate Republicans

Governor's early release plan could free at least 50,000 convicted felons

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Two Duplex Fire in Carmichael

Aug 20, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Patrick Larenas

An investigation revealed a gas leak as the possible origin

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Healing Conversation

Aug 05, 2020 12:00AM ● By Story and photo by Susan Maxwell Skinner

Chamber Webinar Offers a Path to Understanding

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CDFW Law Enforcement Division Now Hiring Wildlife Officers

Jul 23, 2020 12:00AM ● By CDFW Law Enforcement Press Release

Submit applications by July 31 to begin the next cycle of recruitment

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JAILBREAK! Gavin is Releasing 18,000 Criminals onto Our Streets

Jul 22, 2020 12:00AM ● By Orange County Republicans Press Release

Measures taken by Newsom will jeopardize Safety

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We Back the Blue!

Jul 09, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Seti Long

The "Back the Blue" rally was the first event to support law enforcement

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"Golden State Killer"" Pleads Guilty"

Jul 01, 2020 12:00AM ● By Orange County District Attorney's Office

Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. is Sentenced to Life without Parole

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Cause Unknown in Motorcycle Fatal Collision

Jul 01, 2020 12:00AM ● By By A.J. McTaggart, California Highway Patrol

The female rider sustained major life-threatening injuries in the collision

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Vehicle Vs. CHP Motorcycle Collision on I-80 Eastbound at Watt Avenue

Jun 25, 2020 12:00AM ● By By A.J. McTaggart, California Highway Patrol

Officer Arroyo sustained major injuries as a result of the collision, however, is in stable condition

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Fireworks Safety This Fourth of July Season

Jun 25, 2020 12:00AM ● By City of Rancho Cordova

All legal fireworks in California are called Safe and Sane Fireworks and must bear the State Fire Marshal's seal

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Drive-in Fireworks Show for Rancho Cordova

Jun 25, 2020 12:00AM ● By Cordova Community Council Press Release

Rules of the road never before seen will need to be observed at the Rancho Cordova Fourth of July

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Fatal Traffic Collision on I-5 Southbound South of Powerline Road

Jun 25, 2020 12:00AM ● By By A.J. McTaggart, California Highway Patrol 

Wrong way driver traveling northbound in the southbound lanes causes collision with two pronounced deceased

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North Sacramento CHP Welcomes New Area Commander

Jun 25, 2020 12:00AM ● By California Highway Patrol Press Release

Goulding had been serving as the Ventura CHP Area Commander and has 28 years in law enforcement

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Additional Charging Decisions Related to Acts of Looting

Jun 18, 2020 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney's Office

All events took place in the late evening hours of May 31st to the early morning hours of June 1st

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Rep. Bera Statement on Death of George Floyd

Jun 17, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Travis Horne, Office of Congressman Ami Bera

Thousands of Americans of different ages and races have marched across the country

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George Floyd Protests in Rancho Cordova

Jun 12, 2020 12:00AM ● By From the City of Rancho Cordova

Things That Were Done Wrong Can Be Turned to Good

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Having the All-In Attitude

Jun 11, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Captain Chris Vestal, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District

New Firefighters Graduate to Join Metro Fire

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Governor Newsom Announces New Policing and Criminal Justice Reforms

Jun 11, 2020 12:00AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom Press Release

Governor seeks a statewide standard for policing peaceful protests and ending the carotid hold

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iHeartmedia Sacramento's Sam Shane Wins Murrow Award For Best Podcast

Jun 04, 2020 12:00AM ● By By John Nelson, iHeartMedia Sacramento

The New Angle: Jim Jones and The People's Temple

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Governor Newsom's Statement on Demonstrations across California

Jun 04, 2020 12:00AM ● By Office of Governor Gavin Newsom

State is Actively Monitoring Violent Extremist Organizations

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CHP Sees California's Newest Canine Graduate Teams

Jun 04, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Jaime Coffee, California Highway Patrol

CHP K-9 graduates have received certification with the public and will begin deploying

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Enforcement of Public Health Order in Sacramento County

Apr 22, 2020 12:00AM ● By Sacramento County District Attorney's Office Special Release

Government Code 8665 provides that anyone who violates, refuses, or willfully neglects to obey any lawful order or regulation during a State of Emergency is guilty of a misdemeanor

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Metro Fire Employee Tests Positive for COVID-19

Apr 08, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Chris Vestal, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District

The member of a team providing care to a patient who had called 911 in a local emergency

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Sacramento Fire Agencies Deploying Mobile Integrated Healthcare Units

Apr 08, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Chris Vestal, Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District

Unit to be staffed by a Fire Captain who is also a licensed Physician Assistant (PA) and a Firefighter/Paramedic

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First Responders Give All

Apr 02, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Patrick Larenas

Remembering fallen firefighters and Fire Captain Jim "Peet" Peterson to dedicate Fire Station 65

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First Responders Give All

Apr 02, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Patrick Larenas

Remembering fallen firefighters and Fire Captain Jim "Peet" Peterson to dedicate Fire Station 65

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Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Fatal Collision on Sunnyvale Ave

Mar 27, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Greg Zumstein, California Highway Patrol

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire Department pronounced the 14-year old male deceased

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North State Lawmakers Working to Protect Funding for Counties Affected by Fire

Mar 13, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Joe Zanze, Office of Assemblyman James Gallagher

Congress wildfire-impacted areas to ensure $100 million in tax credits will be spent as intended

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RCPD is Working to Keep Roadways Safe This St. Patrick's Day

Mar 13, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Sergeant Tess Deterding, Sacramento County Sheriff's Department/RCPD

Avoid tragedies on our roadways due to drivers leaving parties impaired

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Supporting the Recycle Road Corridor

Mar 12, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Ashley Downton, Rancho Cordova Police Department

Rancho Cordova's code enforcement to reduce safety hazards in the community possibly resulting in injuries

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A Message from ARC President Thomas Greene

Mar 05, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Thomas Greene, American River College

Murder of two students concerns faculty

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Stabbing in Carmichael, 2 Killed and 2 Wounded

Mar 05, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Sergeant Tess Deterding, Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Wellness and Recovery Center Suffers fatalities

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Driver Killed In Collision On Auburn Blvd.

Jan 30, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Greg Zumstein, California Highway Patrol

Metro Fire transported the driver to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead

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Metro Fire Dedicates Fire Station 32 in Honor of Fire Captain John de Graaff

Jan 24, 2020 12:00AM ● By By Patrick Larenas

Fire Captain de Graaff remembered for his dedication at mentoring young trainees

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Driver Killed In Collision On Sutter Avenue

Jan 23, 2020 12:00AM ● By By A.J. McTaggart, California Highway Patrol

A vehicle was overturned on its side with an unresponsive male driver

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