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Teenager to be charged after a ‘safe and sane’ firework allegedly started Grant Fire

Originally published by SacBee.com on July 18, 2018 Cal Fire announced Wednesday that charges will be filed against a 17-year-old boy who allegedly caused the Grant Fire with a ‘safe and sane’ firework. Cal Fire responded to a vegetation fire … Continue reading

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Why are former Toys R Us workers planning to protest CalSTRS’ investments of private equity?

Originally published by SacBee.com on July 18, 2018 Toys R Us may no longer be the place where kids refuse to grow up, but its former California employees are refusing to walk away without compensation. On Thursday, former employees of … Continue reading

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West Sacramento to make ‘quick action’ improvements to transportation with grant from AARP

Originally published by SacBee.com on July 18, 2018 The AARP has named West Sacramento one of 129 cities to be awarded grant money in the second-annual AARP Community Challenge for its innovations in transportation. The competition included more than 1,600 … Continue reading

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What’s new at the California State Fair? Here’s everything you need to know

Originally published by SacBee.com and as the cover story of the print Sacramento Bee’s Ticket section on July 13, 2018 It’s time once again for the California State Fair. That means thousands of kids running around and screaming with joy, … Continue reading

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Six people injured after woman drives through south Sacramento storefront

Originally published by SacBee.com on July 12, 2018 as breaking news The updated online (below) and print versions of this story shared a byline with Claire Morgan Six people, including a child, have suffered minor injuries after a car crashed … Continue reading

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KCRA reporter Kathy Park leaving to become national correspondent at NBC News

Originally published by SacBee.com on July 12, 2018 General assignment reporter for Sacramento TV news station KCRA 3 Kathy Park will take her career national when she joins NBC News as a correspondent. NBC announced Wednesday that Park and a … Continue reading

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Sacramento drivers are among worst in U.S., study says. Why ‘things are looking up’

Originally published by SacBee.com on July 12, 2018 There is some bad news and some good news for Sacramento drivers. The good news is that the city’s drivers are no longer ranked as the worst in the country, according to Insurance … Continue reading

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West Sacramento’s Barn to host fresh, local produce sales through September

Originally published by SacBee.com on July 12, 2018 Residents of West Sacramento and its surroundings areas will soon have another option for buying farm-to-fork products. Beginning Thursday, The Barn event center in West Sacramento will begin hosting a farm stand … Continue reading

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Sacramento Make-A-Wish teen ‘touched and grateful’ to be honorary Kings dancer

Originally published by SacBee.com on July 11, 2018 A Sacramento teen with an autoimmune disorder is fulfilling her dream of joining the Kings’ dance team. Yani, a 14-year-old from Sacramento, can now call herself an honorary member of the Sacramento … Continue reading

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Video game ‘Overwatch’ airing live on cable TV this July

Originally published by SacBee.com on July 11, 2018 Popular multiplayer and esports video game “Overwatch” will begin broadcasting live on cable networks Disney XD and ESPN starting July 11 as part of a two-year television deal announced Wednesday by Disney … Continue reading

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