Two major retailers announced cutbacks and store closings yesterday. JCPenny and GAP say the closures are a result of dropping sales volumes. GAP will close 230 stores over the next two years, and JCPenny announced 18 full-line stores along with nine home and furniture locations will close this year. Both…
The Department of Water Resources reported yesterday they have observed more than double the snow depth and water content over last month in the Sierra Snow Pack at the Phillips Station near Echo Summit when they took measurement this week. The recordings show 113 inches of snow depth and snow…
The latest a atmospheric rivera event hit the area yesterday as forecasted and dumped several hours of torrential rain pushing many creeks and rivers in the area up to flood stage, and there is more to come. Gov. Newsom issued an emergency proclamation for Calaveras, El Dorado and Yolo counties yesterday…
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Southwest Airlines announced this week they have approval from Federal Officials to begin Hawaii flights from Sacramento International Airport. Southwest announced more than year ago it intends to launch service from San Jose, Oakland, Sacramento and San Diego, to four Hawaiian Islands. Southwest officials say they will announce daily schedules…
A chair-lift at North Star Resort malfunctioned yesterday which caused several riders to get sick. The resort slowed the speed of the chairlift and evacuated several guests and stated they would confirm resolution of the problem before opening the lift for skiers.…
Weather is the big story again this week. Another pacific storm is headed our way and is forecast in the area after 10 am today and lasting through Thursday. The Weather Bureau is warning the system will be Major to Extreme at times with chain controls and road closures expected.…
State officials introduced AB 934 and SB 317 yesterday that would install cameras on all school buses, first to monitor inside the bus to attempt to stop bulling and other student disruptions, and external cameras to catch motorists that do not obey and stop when school buses display the stop…
The massive cleanup has started in Butte County and in the city of Paradise, following the disastrous wildfire that destroyed several thousand homes and businesses last November. 80 percent or nearly 11 thousand property owners have signed right-of-way entry agreements to allow Cal Recycle to start the removal of toxins…
The major 500 healthcare company, Centene, held ground breaking ceremonies yesterday at North Natomas which will become the West Coast headquarters for the major company. The building, already under construction, is on 68 acres south of the Sleep Train Arena. The campus setting will house 5 buildings and will employ…