Millions of Californians are dealing with medical debt, which can hurt their credit and make it harder to find housing. The Biden administration wants to remove medical debt from credit reports, but it’s unclear when that will happen. Meanwhile, California lawmakers are pushing Senate Bill 1061, which aims to do the same thing. If the … Read more
A major breakthrough has solved a 23-year-old mystery in Northern California, identifying a man whose body was pulled from a marsh back in 2001. The man, now known as Craig William Ott from Sacramento, was linked to another tragic case involving his brother. On March 11, 2001, the Solano County Sheriff’s Office responded to a … Read more
Stanislaus County supervisors received an update on Tuesday regarding the use of $55.8 million in federal funds to improve unincorporated areas of the county. These projects are expected to begin construction next year. These neglected areas currently face issues such as narrow roads, lack of sidewalks and streetlights, poor drainage, and some need water and … Read more
A teenage boy was shot in the chest Monday night near an apartment complex in Arden Arcade. The incident occurred around 9:30 p.m. in the 600 block of Howe Avenue, between Fair Oaks and Sierra boulevards. According to Sgt. Amar Gandhi from the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, the boy was in a vehicle on his … Read more
An 80-year-old man visiting Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona died after his boat capsized on the Colorado River, according to rangers. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 25, while the man was on a commercial river trip near Fossil Rapid. After the boat overturned, he was thrown into the water. Despite efforts by his … Read more
Authorities are investigating the deaths of two individuals in what appears to be a murder-suicide. The incident began when a man was found with a fatal gunshot wound at a Reno casino. Later, a woman was discovered dead in her apartment in Yuba City. On Sunday, officers went to an apartment on Stabler Lane in … Read more
California lawmakers voted on Tuesday to end “legacy” admissions at private universities, though it’s uncertain if Governor Gavin Newsom will sign the bill into law. The State Senate approved Assembly Bill 1780 by a 26-5 vote, sending it to Newsom’s desk. GOP Senators Marie Alvarado-Gil, Brian Jones, Roger Niello, Kelly Seyarto, and Scott Wilk opposed … Read more
Liberty Mutual is the latest insurer to stop offering fire insurance in California. Starting last fall and continuing through November, the company will not renew “dwelling fire insurance” for about 17,000 policyholders. Dwelling fire insurance covers damage to the home’s structure, not personal belongings. It’s commonly used by landlords and vacation homeowners. State Farm is … Read more
A 4.4-magnitude earthquake shook the Los Angeles area in California, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The quake, which was 7 miles deep, struck 2 miles from Highland Park at 12:20 p.m. on Monday, August 12, the USGS reported. The earthquake caused a water pipe connected to a fire sprinkler in Pasadena City Hall’s … Read more
Parts of Northern California may see thunderstorms on Monday, increasing the risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service predicts a 10% to 15% chance of isolated storms in the Shasta County mountains during the afternoon and evening. These storms could bring lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds, which might start new fires. The weather service … Read more