Rowena Shaddox
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Sacramento, CA, United States
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‘Hopefully, we’re role models for everybody’: Black leaders in law enforcement reflect on their careers
In the spirit of Black History Month, four top cops of local law enforcement came together to give thanks to those who helped them get there, and inspire the next generation of law enforcement. → Read More
‘It shouldn’t be happening’: Rodney King’s daughter comments on Tyre Nichols’ death at the hands of police officers
The images from the Memphis police video showing Tyre Nichols and his confrontation with officers stirs up emotions for the family of Rodney King, a Black man who was filmed being beaten by white police officers in Los Angeles in 1992. → Read More
Several injured after truck drives into Mel’s Diner
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Several people were injured after a pickup truck crashed through the front door of Mel’s Diner on Howe Avenue Sunday morning. Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said that the impact injured four people, mostly with minor injuries and paramedics took two patients to the hospital. The driver of the Dodge Ram pickup, […] → Read More
Vacaville man’s much-needed electric tricycle stolen
VACAVILLE, Calif. (KTXL) — Vacaville Police are looking for the man who took a motorized tricycle from an elderly man. “I knew it was not his,” Detective Kenny Meek said. “I’m very familiar with a lot of the transient subjects around town here. So, I knew that this particular scooter was not his. And I […] → Read More
Probation association president says officers ordered not to arrest sex offenders who violate parole on Halloween
The Sacramento County Probation Association, which represents ranked and file probation officers, is taking action, saying the order was made to the sexual assault felony enforcement team. → Read More
Thousands of athletes compete in Sacramento’s Ironman competition
SACRAMENTO, Cali. (KTXL) — The Ironman competition returned to Sacramento Sunday after previously getting canceled due to bad weather. Around 3,000 people from around the world competed in the race which is supposed to last around 17 hours. “Competing from 30 different countries and 45 different states,” explained Ironman Regional Director, Tim Brosious. “We’ve got […] → Read More
Vigil held by residents, city leaders for victims in Stockton serial killings
STOCKTON, Calif. (KTXL) — Family members of loved ones killed in Stockton stood alongside city leaders on Wednesday to honor the victims of the serial killings and to share a message of hope. They came together on the steps of Stockton’s City Hall just one day after Wesley Brownlee was charged in court with multiple […] → Read More
Community of Stockton reacts to suspect arrest
STOCKTON, Calif. (KTXL) — Stockton residents are reacting to the recent arrest of the suspected serial killer in their home city. Wesley Brownlee was arrested early Saturday morning after a surveillance team watched him, found a pattern, and determined he was hunting to kill someone. The Stockton Police Department said Brownlee was wearing dark clothing […] → Read More
Hundreds gather in Turlock to mourn Merced family’s death
TURLOCK, Calif. (KTXL) — Hundreds of people gathered in Turlock to mourn a family that was kidnapped and killed in Merced earlier this month. “We are just here to show the family there now, they’re not in this alone,” said Mani Grewal, Stanislaus County Supervisor. Eight-month-old Aroohi Dheri, her parents Jasdeep Sign and Jasleen Kaur, […] → Read More
Asian Heritage Center to be built at Yin Ranch in Vacaville
The LNU Lightening Complex Fire destroyed the community center at the Yin Ranch. But two years later, a structure, called the Pavilions, is now being built. → Read More
Rocklin crash kills a woman, leaves a man injured
The Rocklin Police Department says a husband and wife were struck by a vehicle on the intersection of Stanford Ranch and Harvest Roads just before noon Sunday. → Read More
Law enforcement on standby during Hells Angel funeral
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL), The sheriff of San Joaquin County says law enforcement prepared for the Hells Angels funeral service for weeks. Hells Angels Oakland chapter founder Sonny Barger died in June due to cancer; he was being remembered Saturday. Sheriff Patrick Withrow says they had contingency plans in place if things were to […] → Read More
Nonprofit trying to bring deported veterans back from Mexico
(KTXL) — American Veterans First in Riverbank is working to get 28 veterans back home. They were deported to Mexico, years ago, for offenses ranging from drug possession to having a phony birth certificate. But they say their lives are in danger, and they want to come home. “This is not a life. I’m just […] → Read More
Mosquito Fire grows to over 13,000 acres
FORESTHILL, Calif. (KTXL) — The Mosquito Fire has now burned 13,705 acres, and it remains at 0% containment. It blew up overnight, which is something firefighters are working hard to try and prevent from happening again. Dark, thick, black and orange flames steadily burned up a hillside along Mosquito Ridge Road, as the Mosquito Fire […] → Read More
Adventures with Purpose search for Kiley Rodni
NEVADA COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — Adventures with Purpose, the Search and Rescue Dive Team from Oregon, are now searching for Kiley Rodni. Adventures with Purpose has millions of followers on their YouTube channel and travel around the country helping solve cold cases for family members of loved ones who’ve been missing. “When you miss a […] → Read More
Fairfield football team hit by national helmet shortage
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (KTXL) — The Fairfield Falcons football team is just a week away from their first game of the season. “We’re facing a helmet crisis,” Kathy Sawyer Shishido, Fairfield Falcons Youth League Unit Coordinator said. “There is a national helmet shortage.” “We’re doing all this conditioning,” Leon King, a 13-year-old from Grange Middle School, […] → Read More
Boyfriend and friends search for Kiely Rodni
TRUCKEE, Calif. (KTXL) — It has been five days since Kiely Rodni disappeared after attending a party at the Prosser Family Campground. It has also been five days since Rodni’s boyfriend, Jagger Westfall, has heard from her. Westfall said they exchanged text messages before she left for a senior farewell party at the Prosser Family […] → Read More
Visitors say goodbye to the California State Fair
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — Sunday marks the last day of the California State Fair. “It is truly a labor of love,” Darla Givens, the California State Fair Media Director said. “And to say that after a two year pandemic pause, we’re here, people are out having just a wonderful time. And you can see it, […] → Read More
Texas created the Amber Alert; a 2002 kidnapping brought it to California
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (KTXL) — An Amber Alert can mean the difference between life or death for a missing child. It is one of the fastest, most effective ways to find kidnapped kids, helping hundreds get back home safe. Over two decades, the California Highway Patrol has become the leader in enhancing the system with cutting-edge […] → Read More
Firefighters work to build containment around Oak Fire
MARIPOSA COUNTY, Calif. (KTXL) — There is currently zero containment on the Oak Fire, which has burned more than 14,000 acres. Chris Ford, her husband, and his 80-year-old father got in their truck and took off from their home on Triangle Road with what they had on. No packing. No extra clothes. The fire ravaged […] → Read More