County program allows American River Parkway homeowners to mow up to 50 feet
In 2021, there were more than 170 fires along the parkway burning an estimated 15 percent of the total nature area.
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In 2021, there were more than 170 fires along the parkway burning an estimated 15 percent of the total nature area.
"Arson is on the rise, especially within Sacramento County, and especially among the community of persons who are experiencing homelessness," said Chris Rogers, Sac Metro Fire Arson Investigator.
Identifying suspected arsonists is half the battle of prosecuting these crimes, authorities say.
A suspected serial arsonist is in jail after being connected to a fire on Fruitridge Road in Sacramento on May 4. The arrest comes about six months after 37-year-old Carlos Menjivar was released from jail serving time on similar charges.
One person has been detained on suspicion of arson charges. A fire broke out in the attic of a home located at 7394 Rush River Drive in Sacramento at around 2:14 a.m. Tuesday.
One person is under arrest, accused of intentionally lighting a fire inside a Rio Linda home.
An arson suspect has been arrested after a small fire was set at a Roseville apartment complex early Wednesday morning.
Reborn from the ashes, a restaurant in Stockton opened its doors Friday after a fire closed them last year.
Police in Antioch on Tuesday released images of jewelry worn by a woman whose body was found lit on fire on a city trail early Monday and are seeking the public's help identifying her.
An arrest has now been made in the fire over the summer that destroyed a historic restaurant and marina in Isleton.
The man is accused of setting three fires Thursday.
