Illegal fireworks amnesty event to be held in Elk Grove ahead of 4th of July
The Cosumnes Fire Department and the City of Elk Grove are offering amnesty for those who want to dispose of their legal and illegal fireworks.
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The Cosumnes Fire Department and the City of Elk Grove are offering amnesty for those who want to dispose of their legal and illegal fireworks.
With more than a month until the Fourth of July, the city of Modesto said it increased penalties for illegal fireworks violations.
The city of Elk Grove is taking a new approach to fight the use of illegal fireworks.
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A new report is out showing Sacramento County is failing to go after everyone setting off illegal Fourth of July fireworks and a tip line used to report offenders was not even working.
The suspect is accused of selling pharmaceutical narcotics out of his residence, and being in possession of illegal fireworks and an unregistered gun.
For the past week, your neighborhood has probably been filled with the constant booms of fireworks. But a newer type of celebration is growing in popularity across the world: drone light shows.
The Fourth of July, a holiday celebrating freedom, instead has some Sacramento neighbors feeling like prisoners in their own homes. For the third time in recent years, a July 4 fire sparked at one home on Plover Street near Arden Fair Mall. The homeowners blame ongoing illegal fireworks displays.
On average, Sacramento Metro Fire gets 300 calls a day — between 10 and 20 are fire-related. On Independence Day alone, they had 130 fire dispatches.
Millions of Americans woke up the morning after Independence Day celebrations to air quality advisories across the U.S.
Are fireworks booms getting louder? And are they happening more frequently? Some residents in the Rosemont area say they are.
The Fourth of July is a day to celebrate with families, but the fun of fireworks can prove deadly. That's why two area medical facilities are teaming up to tell you about safety tips this holiday.
With the Fourth of July just around the corner, many are looking forward to celebrating the day the best way they know how: with fireworks.
More than 10,000 people were injured by fireworks last year and officials are urging people to stay safe ahead of the Fourth of July.
It's going to be a stressful holiday weekend for pets. We talk to a local veterinarian who has some tips on how to keep pets safe.
Firework sales return Wednesday across Sacramento, but before you make your 4th of July purchase, California state officials are issuing a reminder to think safety first.
Cal Fire will be joining other fire and law enforcement agencies from across the state on Tuesday to talk about how to use fireworks safely this Fourth of July.
Sacramento County is using the power of past complaints to tackle future violations.
Sacramento County is using the power of past complaints to tackle future violations. And with the fourth- right around the corner, they hope this letter-writing campaign douses the desire to set off illegal fireworks. The 4th of July is still more than a week away, but illegal fireworks complaints are already coming in.
Sacramento County is using the power of past complaints to tackle future violations. And with the fourth- right around the corner, they hope this letter-writing campaign douses the desire to set off illegal fireworks. The 4th of July is still more than a week away, but illegal fireworks complaints are already coming in.
Boulder Ridge Park, known for its scenic views in Rocklin, has become a place of illegal activity once night falls, particularly on weekends. The Rocklin Police Department said it is now alerting the public about increased patrols in the area.
For a third year in a row, the Old Sacramento fireworks show is canceled. Laura Haefeli is getting answers about why this is happening again.
For a third year in a row, there won't be a New Year's Eve fireworks show in Old Sacramento.
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
A new proposal headed to the Sacramento City Council this week could change how residents access some of the city's most popular parks, especially overnight.
A Hollywood casting call in Sacramento got some huge interest this weekend.
A new proposal headed to the Sacramento City Council this week could change how residents access some of the city's most popular parks, especially overnight.
Energy prices keep rising with no sign of progress toward a deal to end the U.S.-Iran standoff and Hezbollah rejecting the Lebanon ceasefire.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
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Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
The aerial dance troupe Bandaloop dangled from the side of Sacramento's Memorial Auditorium as part of this year's celebration. Artists from across the state attended an awards ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the California Arts Council.
A domestic violence suspect who was barricaded in a home in Sacramento for hours overnight was arrested early Monday morning, police said.
Gunther's Ice Cream remained open as usual on Saturday following a fire that happened just outside the Sacramento staple.
From building bridges to water and power plants, several public works projects in the Sacramento region are being impacted by rising costs.
A California voter identification ballot initiative appears to have qualified for a November vote, according to state's top election official.
A California man who posed as a police officer while robbing a spa business in the San Francisco Bay Area was arrested on Wednesday, authorities said.
California's goal of having 100% of new cars sold be electric vehicles by 2035 may be hitting a roadblock.
Opening statements began in the trial of two people charged in the 2022 K Street shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in Sacramento's history.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
Landen Roupp held Miami to two hits in 7 2/3 innings and Casey Schmitt hit a go-ahead home run for the second straight game as the San Francisco Giants beat the Marlins 6-3.
Casey Schmidt hit a two-run homer, Drew Gilbert and Heliot Ramos added solo shots and the San Francisco Giants beat the Miami Marlins 6-2 on Saturday.
Liam Hicks and Connor Norby each hit home runs as the Miami Marlins defeated the San Francisco Giants 9-4.
The San Francisco 49ers selected wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling from the University of Mississippi with the top pick of the second round of the NFL Draft on Friday, the 33rd overall pick.
The San Francisco 49ers sat out the first round of the NFL draft, making two trades down after the players they targeted went off the board earlier.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Saturday night that Cole Allen will face at least two charges and predicted there will be more.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner Saturday night following a shooting outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Public health officials say they've confirmed two cases of measles in Sacramento County.
Multiple elephant seal pups along the Northern California coast have tested positive for the deadly avian influenza, or bird flu, according to new research from the University of California.
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This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
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A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
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After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
Six months after a California wildfire destroyed dozens of homes in the Tuolumne County community of Chinese Camp, officials say debris removal is now complete and properties are being returned to their owners.
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the Tiger Fire that burned 118 acres in California's Amador County last summer and forced evacuations near Pioneer.
A major home developer is rethinking how communities are built in wildfire-prone areas and the future is taking shape in El Dorado County.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
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A Hollywood casting call in Sacramento got some huge interest this weekend.
The Sacramento City Council will discuss banning overnight parking at popular parks across the city.
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Charlie Lapastora reports.
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