Kimberly Cruz

2 weeks ago | fox40.com | Adoreil Ayoubgoulan |Kimberly Cruz

(FOX40.COM) — The community of Elk Grove is mourning the loss of a couple that was shot and killed at a home in Eva Avenue Monday morning. On Wednesday night, loved ones came together to hold a vigil honoring the two lives lost. The family has identified the couple as Mikey Rodriguez and Serina Silvestre. Many people lit dozens of candles and placed flowers outside of the home. “They were so in love. It was like it was like watching two teenage kids in love.

1 month ago | fox40.com | Kimberly Cruz

(FOX40.COM) — Nearly 20,000 people in California are waiting for an organ transplant, according to Sierra Donor Services. The nonprofit began its work back in 1985 helping people across Northern Nevada and California and reaching a total of 13 counties. Video Above: Organ donation lacking for people of color (Aug. 2023)“The reality is, is that there are not enough people deciding to be donors,” said Cristian Morales with Sierra Donor Services.

Jan 7, 2025 | ksby.com | Lindsie Hiatt |Kimberly Cruz |Ashley Stevens

Phase 1 of the Creston Road construction project in Paso Robles is expected to be complete by next January. Project Engineer Ditas Esperanza recently discussed the project's timeline and progress with KSBY News reporter Lindsie Hiatt. Esperanza explained that when the city originally went to bid for the project, they struggled to find a contractor willing to take it on. When they did find a contractor, one of the contractor’s stipulations was that they would have ample time to complete the work.

Sep 20, 2024 | fox40.com | Kimberly Cruz

The soft slap of masa — Spanish for dough — being patted in a person’s hands is a familiar sound in the homes of many Latinos. For the Berber family, it’s no different. In fact, it’s what became their family legacy for over 85 years in Northern California. “Mi Rancho began in 1939,” Manuel Berber, the owner of the business, said to FOX40.com.

Sep 17, 2024 | fox40.com | Kimberly Cruz

(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has launched a brand-new program aimed at helping street vendors in the city learn how to launch their business safely and properly. It’s called the “Street Vendor Bootcamp.”David Contto, a business consultant with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, said it all began after they realized the huge need and absence for this type of resource in the community. “60% of our country’s economy is driven by a small business owners,” Contto said.