Molly Riehl

Mar 3, 2025 | cbsnews.com | Molly Riehl

SACRAMENTO — Two massive names in music are coming to the California State Fair this year. Kicking off the 2025 Toyota Concert Series for the state fair is Grammy winner Chris Bridges, better known as rapper Ludacris, known for hit songs like "Act a Fool," "Money Maker," "Stand Up," and "Area Codes" as well as his role as tech wizard Tej Parker in the "Fast and the Furious" film franchise. Ludacris will headline the opening night for the state fair on Friday, July 11.

Sep 30, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Molly Riehl

NorCal preps for possible power shutoffs Northern California is bracing for an October heatwave, with thousands of people staring at possible power shutoffs starting Monday. Due to the elevated wildfire risk, PG&E says more than 13,000 customers in parts of 13 counties and two tribal areas could be affected by Public Safety Power Shutoffs. The county with the largest number of people affected is Shasta, where PG&E says 7,709 could have their power cut.

Aug 16, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Molly Riehl

Beloved Sacramento ice cream shop up for sale SACRAMENTO – A beloved Land Park ice cream shop is for sale, but there is hope that the new owners will continue its sweet legacy. Vic's Ice Cream is a Sacramento icon, having sat at its same Riverside Boulevard location since 1947. Generations of Sacramentans have memories of coming to the family-owned Vic's. But, back in March, Vic's announced that owner Craig Rutledge passed away at the age of 73. Then, on Aug.

Aug 12, 2024 | cbsnews.com | Molly Riehl

Sacramento earns high STEM ranking SACRAMENTO – Sacramento has been named one of the friendliest metro areas for STEM careers in the country, so where are the jobs? A new analysis from WalletHub surprised many, saying Sacramento was the fifth-friendliest metro area for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers – ahead of even San Jose and San Francisco. But, that same study also ranked Sacramento 46th in STEM job opportunities. So how can both of those be true?

Nov 11, 2023 | cbsnews.com | Molly Riehl

Ingredients: One loaf bread, cut or torn into cubes 3 sticks butter 1/2 cup sugar 1 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (optional) Process: - Preheat oven to 250 degrees - Brown butter in a saucepan - Once the butter is browned, stir in sugar, garlic powder, nutmeg, salt and red pepper flakes (or whatever ingredients you decide to add!) - Pour browned butter mixture into bowl with bread pieces and gently mix to incorporate evenly - Spread evenly on a baking...