Luke Cleary

2 days ago | abc10.com | Luke Cleary

FOLSOM, Calif. — Folsom Lake reopens to motorboats Wednesday following a month-long quarantine aimed at preventing the spread of invasive golden mussels — but not without controversy. The California State Parks quarantine program requires boaters to wait 30 days after receiving a quarantine inspection tag before launching at the lake. The tags are meant to certify that vessels haven’t carried the destructive mussels into local waters.

1 week ago | abc10.com | Luke Cleary

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Elderly residents across Sacramento County are being warned about a string of distraction robberies, schemes where thieves use hugs, fake jewelry and other tricks to steal from unsuspecting victims. In Elk Grove, police say five such incidents have been reported in just the last six weeks. The victims are often elderly or women wearing visible jewelry. In some cases, the suspects have even used children to help carry out the crimes.

1 week ago | abc10.com | Luke Cleary

DAVIS, Calif. — A newly released Yolo County Civil Grand Jury report is renewing concerns over school safety in Davis, particularly at campuses with open access to public parks. The 2024-25 report calls for Davis Joint Unified School District (DJUSD) to do more to "harden" its campuses against potential threats, including the possibility of active shooter incidents.

1 week ago | abc10.com | Luke Cleary

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. — With Wildfire Awareness Week underway in California, emergency officials are issuing an urgent reminder: Prepare now. At McClellan Airfield in Sacramento County, Cal Fire opened its hangars to the public to highlight the state’s growing arsenal in the fight against wildfires, including next-generation aircraft and real-time data tools. The goal is not just to respond but to prevent small fires from becoming major disasters.

2 weeks ago | abc10.com | Luke Cleary

FOLSOM, Calif. — With peak boating season approaching, Sacramento-area lawmakers are urging state and federal authorities to reconsider a 30-day boating quarantine at Folsom Lake, saying the measure intended to prevent the spread of invasive golden mussels could devastate the local recreation economy. The temporary ban, which runs from April 14 to May 14, restricts motorized boat access to the popular reservoir unless vessels undergo a quarantine inspection and sealing process.