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There had been multiple sightings of a bear early Wednesday, according to Roseville police. Here’s what we know.
Bear spotted in Roseville a day after Rocklin sighting. Here’s where it was seen
There had been multiple sightings of a bear early Wednesday, according to Roseville police. Here’s what we know.
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The “chip spreader” machine and rubber tire rollers started addressing Sacramento County streets this month, according to a spokesperson.
New road repair machine could help Sacramento County tackle maintenance backlog
The “chip spreader” machine and rubber tire rollers started addressing Sacramento County streets this month, according to a spokesperson.
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TimeDone, a community of individuals living with criminal convictions, offered a clinic to expunge criminal records while calling for new laws.
TimeDone brings record checks, and fresh starts, to CA Capitol. ‘Redemption heals’
TimeDone, a community of individuals living with criminal convictions, offered a clinic to expunge criminal records while calling for new laws.
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The Oak Park business will sell, rent thousands of old-school video formats that were popular in the earlier days of the digital age.
Remember these? DVDs, VHS, Blu-ray. Sacramento store to offer on-screen nostalgia
The Oak Park business will sell, rent thousands of old-school video formats that were popular in the earlier days of the digital age.
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Crimes against certain groups rose from the previous year.
California hate crimes worry advocates despite recent drop. ‘The data is clear’
Crimes against certain groups rose from the previous year.
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The Automated License Plate Recognition Data Accountability Act balances the interests of law enforcement with the need to protect privacy.
California bill curbs license plate surveillance, protects public privacy | Opinion
The Automated License Plate Recognition Data Accountability Act balances the interests of law enforcement with the need to protect privacy.
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The current push to repeal an open California primary deserves to be called what it is: voter suppression.
California’s Latino voters matter — and some insiders want to shut them out | Opinion
The current push to repeal an open California primary deserves to be called what it is: voter suppression.
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“This is an opportunity for the president to honor his commitment to provide these survivors with the funding he promised them.”
Newsom calls on Trump to deliver federal funding for Los Angeles wildfire recovery
“This is an opportunity for the president to honor his commitment to provide these survivors with the funding he promised them.”
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Gear up for the next summer rainstorm with these highly rated windproof umbrellas, all of which boast foldable designs that are perfect for traveling.
Stay Prepared for Rainstorms With These Travel-Friendly Windproof Umbrellas
Gear up for the next summer rainstorm with these highly rated windproof umbrellas, all of which boast foldable designs that are perfect for traveling.
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The board voted to appeal the county Office of Education’s rescission of a labor deal, but questions remain about the appeal process.
Sac City school board votes to take fight with county to state superintendent
The board voted to appeal the county Office of Education’s rescission of a labor deal, but questions remain about the appeal process.
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The deaths were reported a day apart in Kings and Glenn counties. Here’s what we know.
Two people in California’s Central Valley are first West Nile virus deaths of 2026
The deaths were reported a day apart in Kings and Glenn counties. Here’s what we know.
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“You’ve got to, [as] the more you age, the more your muscles atrophy. Strength training is important.”
George Takei’s 100 daily pushups in his 80s show why strength training matters more as you age
“You’ve got to, [as] the more you age, the more your muscles atrophy. Strength training is important.”
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This guide breaks down how to shop at a farmers market and build a weekly routine that saves your produce.
See How to Shop at a Farmers Market the Right Way, From Early-Bird Picks to End-of-Day Vendor Deals
This guide breaks down how to shop at a farmers market and build a weekly routine that saves your produce.
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The start of the school year is almost here. Get your kids ready with the perfect lunch box to last them all year.
Looking for a top-rated lunch box for the school year? Prices, sizes and durability
The start of the school year is almost here. Get your kids ready with the perfect lunch box to last them all year.
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Sleep apnea doesn’t always come with loud snoring. Here are the warning signs doctors say to watch for.
You Can Have Sleep Apnea Without Snoring. Here’s What Doctors Want You to Know
Sleep apnea doesn’t always come with loud snoring. Here are the warning signs doctors say to watch for.
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Create a stunning landscape with garden lighting ideas that look luxurious but stay affordable. Explore energy-saving LED and solar lighting options.
Inside the garden lighting upgrades that deliver stunning curb appeal on a low energy budget
Create a stunning landscape with garden lighting ideas that look luxurious but stay affordable. Explore energy-saving LED and solar lighting options.
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Can sleep apnea raise your risk of dementia? Here’s what researchers say about the link.
What Sleep Apnea Could Be Doing to Your Brain While You Sleep, From Memory to Dementia Risk
Can sleep apnea raise your risk of dementia? Here’s what researchers say about the link.
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The unregulated synthetic compound which mimics the kratom plant is sold at gas stations and smoke shops as a dietary aid, officials say.
Poison control agency warns of synthetic supplement sold in some herbal products
The unregulated synthetic compound which mimics the kratom plant is sold at gas stations and smoke shops as a dietary aid, officials say.
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A car meet-up in Elk Grove ended with over 100 citations and the towing of a Lightning McQueen-lookalike car after a disruption broke out.
Lightning McQueen lookalike towed after Elk Grove car meet ends in fight
A car meet-up in Elk Grove ended with over 100 citations and the towing of a Lightning McQueen-lookalike car after a disruption broke out.
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The endorsement could bring funds and manpower to the effort to pass Prop. 40, although its backers acknowledge they will be outspent.
Billionaire tax, Prop 40, wins Labor Federation endorsement in ‘overwhelming’ vote
The endorsement could bring funds and manpower to the effort to pass Prop. 40, although its backers acknowledge they will be outspent.
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The decision is a reversal from last month over the implementation of plastic packaging rules for food and drink, including wine.
California ag board: No letter to Newsom asking for packaging bill delay. Why not?
The decision is a reversal from last month over the implementation of plastic packaging rules for food and drink, including wine.
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“We’ve moved past our differences and partnered on legislation that will put kids’ safety at the center of social media.”
A Republican and Democrat champion bill to protect kids from social media | Opinion
“We’ve moved past our differences and partnered on legislation that will put kids’ safety at the center of social media.”
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“For people who are less active, the key message is that small amounts can still matter.”
Strength training for 90 minutes a week cuts cardiovascular death risk by 19%, Researchers say
“For people who are less active, the key message is that small amounts can still matter.”
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Here’s a quick look at some of the top Sacramento Bee stories on Aug. 4, 2026.
Idaho shooting, Rocklin road rage sentencing. Top Sacramento stories on Aug. 4
Here’s a quick look at some of the top Sacramento Bee stories on Aug. 4, 2026.
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From songsters who will croon “Desparado” to “Honey, I’m Good” to Broadway medleys, the music center in Folsom announces new season lineup.
Folsom’s Harris Center for the Arts announces star-studded season for 15th year
From songsters who will croon “Desparado” to “Honey, I’m Good” to Broadway medleys, the music center in Folsom announces new season lineup.
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An audit of the use of automatic license plate readers in Elk Grove found that 3,600 organizations made more than 8.3 million searches over five years.
Elk Grove residents’ Flock camera data shared with thousands of groups, audit finds
An audit of the use of automatic license plate readers in Elk Grove found that 3,600 organizations made more than 8.3 million searches over five years.
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The anti-trust trial is scheduled to last for 12 court days.
Warner Bros-Paramount merger trial date set for 2027 as Bonta suit moves forward
The anti-trust trial is scheduled to last for 12 court days.
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According to data analyzed by the Roseville Police Department, 1,011 of those Flock alerts, or 71%, involved a license plate misread.
Roseville police say 1,000+ incorrect Flock camera alerts led to no wrongful stops
According to data analyzed by the Roseville Police Department, 1,011 of those Flock alerts, or 71%, involved a license plate misread.
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Police across the Sacramento area have been eager to adopt the technology, but critics are calling for limits over concerns of accuracy and abuse.
License plate-reading cameras: Crime-fighting tool or invasion of privacy? What to know
Police across the Sacramento area have been eager to adopt the technology, but critics are calling for limits over concerns of accuracy and abuse.
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The bill would require the California Department of Public Health to collect data on frontotemporal degeneration, a type of early-onset dementia.
California advocates push for bill to support early-onset dementia research
The bill would require the California Department of Public Health to collect data on frontotemporal degeneration, a type of early-onset dementia.
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