Velena Jones
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Sacramento, CA, United States
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Recent Wet Weather Has Led To Rising Folsom Lake Level, But Will It Last?
As California's wildfire season nears amid another year of drought, Folsom Lake looks much different than it did a year ago when a low water level left an exposed lakebed. Now, splashing, swimming and boats have returned—but will it last? → Read More
Search Underway For Vandals Who Destroyed Dozens Of Headstones At Modesto Cemeteries
There were 30 headstones across multiple Modesto cemeteries that were pushed over. Some were broken in half and others were left with shattered keepsakes around them. → Read More
Getting Answers: UC Davis Expert Discusses Climate Change’s Impact On Mental Health – CBS Sacramento
We've seen the impacts of climate change with increases in wildfires and flooding, but experts say they are discovering other consequences that you can't see. → Read More
Faith Leaders Come Together For Calls To End Violence After Sacramento-Area Shootings
Faith leaders of all religions are coming together to take a stand against violence. They held a prayer vigil Monday in Sacramento to hold themselves and the city accountable to create change. → Read More
Placer County Gets First-Of-Its-Kind ‘Courtroom On Wheels’ – CBS Sacramento
In a first-of-its-kind approach, Placer County now has a courtroom on wheels. Supporters say it eliminates barriers in the community. → Read More
Flaw In The System? Early Release Of Sacramento Shooting Suspect Raises More Questions
Another major question surrounds Sunday's tragic shooting in Sacramento: Why was one of the suspects previously released from prison early? Early release is not a new concept, but it is one getting more attention on the impacts it has on the community. After Sunday's shooting, questions are being raised on if the system failed and what laws need to change to prevent it from happening again. → Read More
Video From Hours Before Sacramento Shooting Shows Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi And 2 Suspects
Video obtained by CBS13 from hours before the Sacramento mass shooting appears to show suspects Smiley Martin and his brother Dandrae Martin together with Joshua Hoye-Lucchesi, who was one of the six people killed. → Read More
Sacramento Mass Shooting: Digging Into The Criminal History Of Suspect Dandrae Martin
One suspect has been arrested in Sacramento’s deadly mass shooting. Dandrae Martin, 26, faces multiple charges but none of them are for murder. Court records in California and Arizona shed more light on Martin’s criminal history. → Read More
California Gas Tax Bill Reworked Into Tax On Suppliers
There's a new twist and more controversy as California lawmakers debate the best way to bring down record-high gas prices. → Read More
Californians Asked To Cut Back Further On Water Usage
Californians will be asked to further cut back on their water use, state officials said Monday as they warned water scarcity will shape the future of the drought-stricken state. → Read More
Bizarre Burglary Targets WWII-Era Item On UC Davis Campus
A World War II-era copper still weighing hundreds of pounds is not your typical target item for thieves. This device, which was once used to make brandy and is a current teaching tool, was stolen from UC Davis’s Jackson Sustainable Winery Building. → Read More
Four Years Since Stephon Clark’s Death, Change Is Still To Come – CBS Sacramento
Friday marked four years since Stephon Clark was shot and killed by Sacramento police, and activists gathered at the State Capitol to remember him and others who died at the hands of the law enforcement. → Read More
Pandemic Pulse: Mask Or No Mask? Sacramento Residents Remain Divided
As rules soften and crowds return, the debate on masks is reigniting. → Read More
Suspect Still At Large After Attempted Bank Robbery In Stockton
A manhunt remains ongoing for a man accused of trying to rob a bank and firing a gun in Stockton on Tuesday. → Read More
Sniffspot App Offers Private Dog Parks For Rent
A new company, referred to as the Airbnb of dog parks, is looking to create a safe and private space for dogs to play by using local residents' yards as man's best friend's playground. → Read More
Folsom Takes Another Look At Home Gun Sale Regulations
The city’s current zoning and home occupation ordinance, which has been in place for 25 years, allows for home sales of firearms — that's a shock to some residents. → Read More
Sacramento City Unified Discusses Vote On Mask Mandates
The Sacramento City Unified School District held a special meeting Tuesday to decide if they will keep their mask mandate after the state’s mandate ends this week. → Read More
Retired Rancho Cordova Police Chief Accused Of Sending Racist Photo Within Department
A retired Sacramento sheriff’s captain who served as the Rancho Cordova police chief for nearly 18 months is accused of sending racially charged pictures and saying anti-gay slurs. → Read More
Parents Fights To Keep Charter School In Elverta Open
Parents are in a rush against time to save a local charter school that is set to close at the end of this year. When Alpha Charter opened a decade ago in Elverta, it attracted national attention. → Read More
Arden Church Shooting Leads To Discussions Over How To Talk Tragedy With Kids
Processing emotions is hard for anyone, let alone children. The three young victims of the tragic church shooting in Arden range in age from 9 to 13 years old, meaning their friends now have to find ways to cope. → Read More