Ben Deci
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More Work to be Done as Problems Plague I-5
SACRAMENTO -- Two weeks ago on northbound Interstate 5 near downtown Sacramento, dozens of cars were damaged by a monster two–foot pothole. Ever since Caltrans has been working to patch the problem. But they’ve also been looking for more spots potholes could develop on I-5. → Read More
Measure U Fight Heats Up in Sacramento
SACRAMENTO -- If you live in Sacramento and shop in Sacramento there is about to be a lot of people telling you how to think about Measure U. Measure U maintains a 1/2 cent sales tax in the city that otherwise would expire in March and adds another 1/2 cent increase. → Read More
Fans Cheer on Raiders at Bittersweet Season Opener
OAKLAND -- Could it be the first for the last time? It may have been the first kickoff, first cheers and first sneers of a brand new NFL season for the very last time in Oakland. "I’d rather have them stay, obviously. But they’re not calling and asking me, so," said Stockton resident Andy Coronado. → Read More
Congressional Candidate Josh Harder Says His Opponent, Incumbent Jeff Denham, is ‘Vulnerable’ Ahead of Election
The way Democrats figure it, eight house seats in California could be flipped to their party. The so-called blue wave could start here. And so, former President Obama started his endorsement tour in Southern California on Saturday. “You’ve got candidates here who, regardless of party affiliation, you can say that person is going to fight for me. That person is honest,” said Josh Harder. → Read More
LIVE BLOG: Snell Fire Burns Through Napa County Community
NAPA COUNTY -- The Snell Fire is currently burning through the Berryessa Estates community in Napa County at a "moderate rate of speed," according to Cal Fire. Just before 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Cal Fire responded to the vegetation fire. Cal Fire has not reported any damaged structures or injuries as of yet, however, 180 structures are threatened. → Read More
Suspect Armed with Pellet Gun Killed in Officer-Involved Shooting Near Broadway, 21st Street
SACRAMENTO -- The Sacramento Police Department is investigating a deadly officer-involved shooting near 21st Street and Broadway. The coroner's office identified the suspect who was shot to death by two officers as Darell Richards, 19. Around 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, authorities got a call about an armed man wearing a mask and black hooded sweatshirt in the area of Broadway and 16th Street. → Read More
More Than a Year’s Worth of Galt Police Records Lost in System Crash
GALT -- If you have ever had a computer crash on you or lost what you were working on and what you had saved you know "crisis" may not be too strong a word. "You lose all your data, that’s a crisis. So in managing other crisis, whether it’s man-made or natural, my job is to make sure I’m the calmest guy in the room and just try to get the facts," said Galt Police Chief Tod Sockman. → Read More
Bill to Extend Last Call to 4 a.m. Awaits Gov. Brown’s Approval
SACRAMENTO -- Four a.m. could be the new closing time for liquor sales under a bill that has now made its way to Governor Jerry Brown's desk. Nine California cities, including Sacramento, Oakland and San Francisco, would have the option of extending bar hours. Most notably among the state's largest cities, San Diego will not be on that list. → Read More
Midtown Home Boasts Impressive Prince Memorabilia Collection
A palace fit for, well, Prince. Rhonda Pope Flores' home in Midtown is full of Prince memorabilia -- clothes he wore, lyric sheets, record covers and guitars -- most of it signed. Rhonda opened her home to FOX40 to have a look. → Read More
Former Kings Executive Under Federal Investigation
SACRAMENTO -- Former Sacramento Kings executive Jeff David, with his attorneys, arrived at the Federal Courthouse in Sacramento on Thursday, after a move by prosecutors to seize properties he allegedly bought with Sacramento Kings' money. → Read More
Ticket Holders Anxious to Get into Rocklin’s Quarry Park Adventures
ROCKLIN -- Quarry Park Adventures was not ready for Memorial Day weekend and it looks like it will not be ready for Labor Day either. "Yes, we are disappointed about not being available for the holiday weekend," said David Busch, the president of Quarry Park Adventures. → Read More
Sacramento Gamers Rally Behind Their Community Following ‘Devastating’ Jacksonville Mass Shooting
SACRAMENTO -- Gunshots can be heard in the background of a live video game tournament feed from Jacksonville, Florida. Gamers in Sacramento say they are not immune. “As far as eSports goes, it does affect the community I believe because eSports is really starting to get out there, showing that this is something that's more than just sitting on your couch playing video games," said Donna Walters. → Read More
Missing Teen Suspected to be With Volunteer High School Wrestling Coach
STOCKTON -- The man-hunt is ongoing for 25-year-old Phillip Maglaya; for him and the 16-year-old girl deputies think he’s got with him. In a statement, the Stockton Unified School District acknowledges a relationship had started between the two. → Read More
Father, Storyteller, Puppeteer: How a Sacramento Man Connected with Happiness
SACRAMENTO -- Let’s take a walk through the head of puppeteer Peter Bond. A little state of the art stage craft, a little state of the art medicine. “To be honest, it’s anti-depressants,” Bond said. Bond showed FOX40 his garage, a kind of an incubator for his weird world. Bond is an old-school tinkerer. → Read More
Redding Man Survives Monstrous Fire Tornado by Hiding Under Bulldozer
REDDING -- Steve Bustillos was at home in Redding on July 26 when the Carr Fire turned his way in a literal tornado of flames and heat. "All I could see was the heat waves. You know, a couple 100 feet tall and there was no fire yet there," Bustillos said. "I thought, 'That's kinda weird. → Read More
Charges Reduced for Man Accused of Stealing CHP Cruiser, Bus
SACRAMENTO -- A man accused of stealing a CHP cruiser and then carjacking a school bus appeared in court for the first time Tuesday. Aaron Avitan will be able to get out of jail as long as he takes steps to guard his mental health, sees a doctor and stays on medication. → Read More
Centuries-Old Oak Tree Splits, Falls onto Land Park Home
SACRAMENTO -- A massive tree in South Sacramento split right at the trunk on Monday, falling on top of a home. "I’m telling you, it sounded like a big dumpster fell out of the sky and hit the road," said neighbor Carol. Two homes were evacuated but no one was hurt. → Read More
‘He’s Not Coming Back’: Ceres Father Looking for Answers After Son is Killed by Police
CERES -- The father of 15-year-old Spencer Mendez is wanting answers after his son was shot and killed by a Ceres police officer yesterday. “He was a good kid. I mean, he’s not coming back. There’s no way of bringing him back now. I mean, what I want for him, I want to have him here with me," George Mendez said. "And I can’t have that.” → Read More
Wife of Terminally Ill Former Firefighter has Message for City of Sacramento after Her Husband’s Death
SACRAMENTO -- When Don Ban wasn’t in a helmet and his firefighting turn-outs, he was usually in a classic car and a Hawaiian shirt. And that’s how those closest to him honored him today. “He got to thinking about it and he told everybody, ‘I really want Hawaiian music, I want a luau, I want a party. I don’t Want everyone sitting around crying," Bev Ban, Don's wife, said. → Read More
Carr Fire: Veterinarians Use Tilapia Skin to Treat Bear’s Burned Paws
RANCHO CORDOVA -- Veterinarians at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife used tilapia skins to help heal a black bear's paws that were burned in the Carr Fire. "She was lying in a tiny little patch of ground that was the only piece that wasn’t burned. → Read More