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A prolific downtown Sacramento tagger was sentenced yesterday in Sacramento Superior Court. Scott Howard Smith pled guilty to two counts of felony vandalism. Smith, who targeted downtown Sacramento structures, caused damages estimated at $36,000 to two buildings. Along with one year in the county jail, smith has two years
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Even though there were just three speakers, the Elk Grove planning commissioners heard comments last week indicating solid public opposition to a planned homeless shelter and reversal of the Oak Rose supportive housing project. The three speakers gave their remarks during public comments on non-agenda items. Joining the speakers by
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This morning, first-term Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho delivered on a promise made about a month ago and filed a lawsuit against the City of Sacramento. The lawsuit alleges that the city has not enforced ordinances or adequately addressed homelessness. Ho opened this morning’s press conference by saying,
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Confronted with the power of the California Attorney General and Governor, along with expensive litigation, Elk Grove announced this morning they will reconsider the Oak Rose supportive housing project during the September 27 Elk Grove City Council meeting. The Elk Grove City Council denied the Oak Rose project in July
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A Sacramento County Superior Court jury yesterday found a man guilty of rape by force, assault with a deadly weapon, criminal threats, and witness intimidation. The jury also found Tealow Frankin guilty of using a knife during the assault. Franklin was aware that the victim had suffered a major medical
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As part of efforts to combat the statewide rise in organized retail thefts (ORT), Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that $267 million has been granted to several county sheriffs and municipal police departments. The grant was part of Senate Bill 154, which was part of the 2022 California state budget. In
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Two social media posts might not indicate a trend, but combined with other verified information, could Elk Grove retailers, like many in California, be subjected to repeated organized shoplifting? Below are screenshots entered on a popular crime-reporting social media site with claims by the posters that they witnessed significant shoplifting
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An Auburn, Calif. man was recently sentenced for his role in former President Donald J. Trump’s coup d’état attempt. Sean Michael McHugh, 36, of Auburn, California, was sentenced on Thursday, September 7 by U.S. District Judge John D. Bates to 78 months in prison and 36 months
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Another salvo was served yesterday in the increasingly acrimonious fight to address the Sacramento area’s growing homeless population. That salvo was directed at Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho. Since taking office earlier this year, the first-term district attorney has become an active participant in the inter-governmental battle on
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A multi-jurisdictional law enforcement effort has led to the arrest of a suspected serial sexual predator. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s office announced Kabeh Cummings, 35, was arrested in New York City. Cummings is suspected in a series of sexual assaults in the Sacramento area starting in 2010. Cumming