Eric Rucker
FOX40 News
Sacramento, CA, United States
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Women detail alleged sexual abuse by Vacaville dentist
VACAVILLE, Calif. (KTXL) — Two women are speaking out about what they said a dentist in Vacaville did to them while at his office. “I knew exactly what he was up to, and I was bawling my eyes out,” one woman said. The woman — who FOX40 is not identifying — said the alleged sexual […] → Read More
Tracy teacher accused of sexual relationship with student
TRACY, Calif. (KTXL) — Tracy police said they have arrested a teacher at Merrill F. West High School on suspicion of having an illegal sexual relationship with an underage student. That teacher, according to investigators, also had another illegal student-teacher relationship with a now-former student at Grace Davis High School in Modesto. Police identified […] → Read More
Man arrested in mass shooting investigation makes court appearance
The first person to be arrested after Sacramento police began to investigate the deadly mass shooting made his first court appearance on Tuesday. → Read More
Police continue search for mass shooting suspects
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Dozens of people gathered in downtown Sacramento Monday night honoring the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting just blocks away. Some held pictures of Melinda Davis, an unhoused woman who was one of six people killed in a hail of bullets. “We are carrying the roses and the pictures to make sure […] → Read More
Tahoe area fire district wants tactical helicopter
The warm weather Northern California is experiencing, coupled with a bad wet season, has many fire crews already gearing up for potentially devastating fire season. → Read More
Some Caldor Fire victims to resume paying water fees despite losing homes
GRIZZLY FLATS, Calif. (KTXL) — Despite losing their homes to the Caldor Fire, some property owners in Grizzly Flats will have to start paying a monthly water fee again. Jared McVey has a common story in Grizzly Flats. He lost his home in the Caldor Fire last year. But after living there for about six […] → Read More
How Newsom’s water conservation order would affect businesses, residents
(KTXL) — Despite the wet weather, California’s drought remains extreme and that could mean more water restrictions. Rush hour commuters were met with slick and flooded roads Monday evening. The rain throughout the day was the most the region has seen in one day since the new year. But a short time before the California Highway […] → Read More
Ski resorts deciding when to end the season
TAHOE, Calif. (KTXL) — Every year ski resorts have to decide how many more days of business they can get in before looking toward the next season. The amount of snow on the ground isn’t always the deciding factor when it comes to packing it up for the season. Matt Peterson, spokesperson for Boreal Mountain […] → Read More
Teacher hiring event to be held in Elk Grove
A teacher hiring event will be held by the Elk Grove Unified School District on Saturday. → Read More
Davis theater opens new play with maskless performers
Friday is the opening night for the Davis Musical Theater Company’s newest play. → Read More
Sac-Joaquin Section soccer finals held at Heart Health Park
The Division 1 girls and boys soccer section finals were held Thursday night at Heart Health Park, the home of Sac Republic. → Read More
‘Instincts kicked in’: Placer County deputy saves teen from oncoming car
A Placer County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being praised for potentially saving a teen's life when the pair was almost hit by an oncoming car in Granite Bay Saturday. → Read More
Parking site for the unhoused at Sutter’s Landing Park rejected
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — A proposed ‘Safe Parking Site’ for unhoused residents in Sacramento has been shot down. The site would have been in the area of Sutter’s Landing north of Downtown Sacramento. While there are strong arguments against it, a council member said it was rejected for other reasons. “There was a lot of […] → Read More
Sacramento residents react to first day of new mask guidance
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — It has been nearly 24 hours since the state’s new mask guidance took effect. In Sacramento County and many others, that means businesses will no longer have to enforce rules requiring that everyone wear a mask. “I’m just excited to see people’s faces and socialize without a mask,” said Trent Dean. […] → Read More
Sacramento business owners mixed on mask mandate changes
Some business owners are celebrating the new mask guidance, but not everyone is ready for change. → Read More
Rising temperatures causing concern about water supply, wildfires
NYACK, Calif. (KTXL) — The recent rising temperatures are causing concern about the state’s water supply and the risk of wildfires. With weather in the 70s and little to no rain and snow, fire crews are on alert, which is unusual for February. “It was cold at first and then it started getting warmer and […] → Read More
Loggers can shape future forest growth in wake of California wildfires
The destruction left behind by the Dixie, Caldor and other recent wildfires not only includes damaged homes and charred lands, but also a countless number of damaged trees remain. → Read More
‘Grizzly Flats is home’: Residents work toward rebuilding after Caldor Fire
EL DORADO COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — The Dixie and Caldor wildfires burned more than one thousand structures each and are among the top 15 largest in California history, with the Dixie Fire being the second-largest. Six months later, the public attention has faded, but the private agony remains. People who lost everything are still facing […] → Read More
Arik Armstead’s mom is ‘really nervous’ ahead of Sunday’s NFC Championship game
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — The 49ers are the betting underdogs against the Rams in Los Angeles, but they are expected to have many fans in the stands. One of them will be Christa Armstead, mom of Niners star defensive lineman and Sacramento area native Arik Armstead. “I’ve actually been really nervous, just nail-biting. I can’t watch!” […] → Read More
Sacramento County residents asked to avoid emergency services for mild COVID symptoms
Sacramento County Public Health officials continue to urge residents to refrain from using emergency services unless they are in need of life-saving treatment. → Read More