Charmaine Nero
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Minneapolis, MN, United States
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Some California counties winding down hotels for homeless
Some California counties are pushing ahead with plans to wind down a program that's housed homeless people in hotel rooms amid the coronavirus pandemic. It comes despite an emergency cash infusion from the state aimed at preventing people from returning to the streets in colder weather as the virus surges. → Read More
Key role for Black policy leaders on Biden’s transition team
Of the 500-plus team members announced this week, more than half are women, and Black men and women are leading more than one-quarter of the teams. → Read More
Loved ones say a young mother was killed protecting her son: 'She died a hero'
A family is mourning the death of a 22-year-old Lauren Koffi-n'guessan, who was killed last week in West St. Paul. → Read More
Family of South Sacramento cemetery shooting victim continues to await justice
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — It’s been more than two weeks since an 18-year-old Sacramento State student was shot and killed while visiting a cemetery. On Wednesday, Kevin Gibbs described his niece, Zarrie Allen, as a kind young woman with a zest for life, a natural born dancer who had dreams of becoming nurse. “We just […] → Read More
UC Davis doctor: Important to limit COVID-19 community spread before fall, winter
DAVIS, Calif. (KTXL) — The chief of Pediatric Infectious Disease at UC Davis Children’s Hospital says it’s important to take the necessary precautions to stop community spread before the fall and winter months. “Just five months ago, we were talking about this novel infection and now it’s taking over our lives,” Dr. Dean Blumberg told […] → Read More
Alcoholic Beverage Control checks health order compliance at local businesses
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — As agents with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control hit the ground, a supervising agent with the department is making the rounds to ensure businesses are following health orders. “No indoor dining. No indoor alcohol consumption,” Supervising Agent Luke Blehm said. His first stop was Mayahuel’s in downtown Sacramento. They […] → Read More
Woman with dementia not allowed to have visitors due to Marysville hospital’s policy, says family
MARYSVILLE, Calif. (KTXL) — A Sutter County woman says staff at a local hospital are preventing family from visiting their 73-year-old mother who was recently admitted after collapsing. Courtney Smith says her mother has dementia and and is currently at Adventist Health and Rideout in Marysville. Right now, the hospital does have restrictions on allowing […] → Read More
Woman faces animal cruelty charges after pit bull suffers burns, say officials
DAVIS, Calif. (KTXL) — Staff at a Sacramento shelter say a brindle pit bull is on the road to recovery weeks after being burned. But it will be some time before he’s back to his old self. “He came into the shelter with horrific burns. It was clear that over 40% over his body had […] → Read More
Group of women leaves Natomas nail salon without paying on its reopening day
NATOMAS, Calif. (KTXL) — A Natomas nail salon owner said a group of young women who left without paying adds insult to injury as many small businesses have been struggling to make ends meet during the pandemic. “One of my staff wanted a picture of a souvenir that we actually work outdoors,” Top Coat Nail […] → Read More
Sacramento community members condemn gun violence at candlelight vigil for 18-year-old victim
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Dozens of people with candles in hand said a prayer Thursday night as they remembered and cherished the life of 18-year-old Zarrie Allen. “Senseless act that somebody did and I don’t wish this to no parent,” said Herman Garrett. Allen lost her life when she was shot while visiting a gravesite […] → Read More
Sacramento receives complaints after traveling youth sports teams play at Land Park
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — New signage at several fields in Land Park discourage sports teams from playing. The signage was put up after city officials say they received more than a dozen complaints of large gatherings happening at William Land Park. “There’s 18 across five divisions, so it encompasses 513 kids,” said Kai Hermann, president […] → Read More
Video shows thieves stealing ATM from inside Stanislaus County restaurant
STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — A man and woman were caught on surveillance video breaking into a Stanislaus County restaurant and getting away with an ATM filled with an undisclosed amount of cash. It happened overnight on Tuesday and now police and staff at the restaurant are searching for the people responsible. The general manager […] → Read More
Sacramento police find car involved in deadly South Natomas hit-and-run
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — As they searched for a suspect, Sacramento police said Friday they found a car involved in a hit-and-run that left a 32-year-old man dead in South Natomas. “He always had a smile on him,” said Cuma Ugbogu. “He always said something that would make you laugh.” “If you hung out with […] → Read More
Sacramento police: Driver hits, injures two bicyclists in midtown Sacramento
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Two bicyclists were hospitalized Thursday after they were hit by a driver in midtown Sacramento. Around 6:20 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department says officers responded to the area of 26th and P streets where a bicyclist had been hit by a vehicle. Blocks down 26th Street on S Street, officers learned […] → Read More
Sacramento’s Farm-to-Fork Festival canceled, will resume in 2021
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — The Farm-to-Fork Festival in Sacramento will not happen this year after organizers said Thursday they have canceled the popular event. The festival is a massive, multi-day party that takes over Capitol Mall each September. Roughly 155,000 people come out for food and wine tastings that celebrate all the area has to […] → Read More
Hospice letter program helps connect people isolating during pandemic
A hospice patient in Sacramento was able to connect to a New York City writer through a program that helps connect people who are isolated due to COVID-19. → Read More
Placer County businesses, guests adapt to renewed business restrictions
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — Placer County is now listed as the latest county ordered to limit indoor operations at family entertainment centers, dine-in restaurants, wineries and cardrooms. The order comes after several other counties statewide were ordered by Governor Gavin Newsom to limit operations due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. It’s a move […] → Read More
Vigil held for 17-year-old South Sacramento shooting victim
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — A vigil was held Sunday for the 17-year-old victim of a shooting in South Sacramento. 17-year-old Amari Brown died Wednesday night after being shot on Mack Road. A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested and booked into juvenile hall, according to Sacramento police. Community members, Berry Accius and Les Simmons, say 17-year-old […] → Read More
Local nonprofit dance studio raises money through fireworks booth
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — A nonprofit dance studio has been operating a fireworks booth in Land Park hoping to raise money for a team trip. “One of our great moms actually knew about the fireworks fundraiser and she suggested it,” said Holly Singleteary, co-owner of the studio. The studio, Blyuerose Dance Project, offers classes in […] → Read More
Residents in Stockton hold memorial for missing Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillen
STOCKTON, Calif. (KTXL) — Community members gathered in Stockton Friday night to hold a vigil for the woman believed to be murdered by a fellow soldier at a Texas military base. In honor of missing Fort Hood Soldier Vanessa Guillen, residents in Stockton held an event to show Guillen’s family that they have support all […] → Read More