Yes on Prop. 22 to Stop State Raids of Local Funds and to Protect Vital Local Services

California voters have an opportunity on Election Day, November 2nd, to stop State politicians from raiding local taxpayer funds that are supposed to be used at the local level for vital local services like emergency 911 response, police, fire, libraries, parks, transportation improvements and more. Your Yes vote on Proposition 22 will stop State raids of local government funds once and for all.

For far too long, Sacramento politicians have used loopholes in the law to basically steal billions in taxpayer funds dedicated by the voters to local government and transportation services. The State Legislature took and borrowed $5 billion in 2009 and with continuing state budget problems, there is no end in sight to how much they may take next year.

Barbecue Sparks Apartment Blaze Leaving Two Families Homeless

A fire in a Rancho Cordova apartment complex has left two families without homes and many other without utilities this weekend. The fire is thought to have started on the second floor of an apartment complex on Bishop’s Court on Saturday afternoon. Fire investigators say the fire quickly spread to the roof and first floor [...]

Two Rancho Cordova Businesses Destroyed by Early Morning Blaze

Authorities are investigating a 3 alarm fire that occurred in Rancho Cordova early Wednesday morning. The fire was reported at about 3:40 a.m. at Happy Auto Parts and V and O Auto Parts. The two auto dismantling businesses share a building in the 3400 block of Sunrise Blvd, South of White Rock Rd.

La Riviera House Fires Extinguished

Two homes off of La Riviera Drive caught fire Monday morning. The first fire was reported at about 6:15 a.m. in a house located on Marina Greens Way near Howe Ave. The two alarm fire was quickly extinguished and though firefighters believed that a rescue might be necessary, no one was home.

Early Morning Fire Damages Rancho Cordova Warehouse

A fire broke out early Tuesday morning at Rancho Cordova business. The fire caused only minor damage and no one was hurt. The blaze began in an external dust collection unit in a woodworking warehouse located at 11366 Monier Park Place, near White Rock and Sunrise. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire [...]

Fire in La Riviera Destroys Playground Structure

A fire on late Saturday destroyed a neighborhood playground structure. The fire caused thousands of dollars of damage, reported the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.

Smoking Deemed Potential Cause of Fire on Pantages Circle

A fire involving two neighboring houses on Pantages Circle Oct. 3 ended with minimal damage to the houses, and investigators are continuing their efforts to determine the cause of the blaze.

Fire on Mather Golf Course

According to Chief Jenkins of the Sacramento Metro Fire, “the fire that broke out today around 1pm on the Mather Golf Course was most likely caused by humans”,  said Chief Jenkins. “There are no power lines or other structures that would indicate their involvement in the blaze.” It is estimated that approximately ten acres have [...]

Video: Additional Coverage of Mather Wildfire

Amazing video footage of the wildfire at Mather Golf Course. Th fire reaches into the tree tops as firemen battle this inferno near the 18th fairway. The fire burned an estimated 10 acres and the cause of the fire is suspected to be arson. Courtesy Joseph Huerta of Fox40 News

Photos: Mather Golf Course Wildfire

These are photos taken at the scene of the wildfire at Mather Golf Course on Friday, July 24th. Initial eyewitness reports have the fire starting around 1:03 pm. These photos were taken between 1:15 pm and 1:33 pm at the scene.