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'I'm shattered' | Animal sanctuary loses every animal in barn fire According to Enchanted Forest Animal Sanctuary owner Melyssa Descovich, they lost the entire barn and every animal inside. Author: Izzy Greenblatt Updated: 8:52 PM PST February 22, 2021 COLFAX, Calif. — The owners of a Newcastle animal sanctuary got the worst news early Sunday morning. The entire barn of the Enchanted Forest Animal Sanctuary was on fire. "I'm shattered," said Melyssa Descovich, the co-owner of the sanctuary. "There isn't even a word in the dictionary that could possibly descri...

The flag is being flown to commemorate Black History Month. Author: Eric Escalante Updated: 9:09 PM PST February 8, 2021 TRACY, Calif. — The Pan-African flag has joined Old Glory in front of Tracy City Hall for Black History Month. Flying alongside the red, white and blue, the flag went up for the first time in the city's history. “For me, it represents just a highlight, a highlight really of a group of people that helped build this country,” said Mayor Nancy Young about the Pan-African flag.  “It’s an openness, inclusivity and equity that we’re s...

Police say Folsom man injured in fall, not racially-motivated attack While talking with him, officers noticed the man was having trouble remember what happened and said he had been drinking earlier that night on Sutter Street. Author: Alanea Cremen Updated: 8:05 AM PST February 5, 2021 FOLSOM, Calif. — The Folsom Police Department says a man who claimed to be the victim of a racially-motivated assault was actually injured in a fall.  According to a Facebook post from the police department, the unnamed man called 9-1-1 on January 9 just after 1:15 a.m. The m...

Helping out single moms, one gift at a time | Everyday Heroes She doesn’t have a sleigh or reindeer, but she is handing out presents to little boys, girls and moms. Author: John Bartell Updated: 7:10 PM PST December 24, 2020 This year, more than any other year, the holidays are especially hard for single mothers. But when Tara Taylor put on her Santa beard, a picture-perfect holiday is in store for those moms and their kids. She doesn’t have a sleigh and reindeer, but she is handing out presents to little boys girls and moms. Taylor organizes the annual “...

Roadside gift exchange brings holiday cheer to Sacramento neighborhood | Everyday Heroes At 2021 Bell St. in Sacramento, you won’t find many Christmas decorations, but what you will find is a large filing cabinet full of toys. Author: John Bartell Updated: 5:30 PM PST December 23, 2020 SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Everyday Heroes are all around us and ABC10 wants to highlight the work they do. Every week our viewers nominate people and organizations making a difference in our community. This week we want to introduce you to Elena Perez.  She’s not Santa Clause,...