As weather conditions grow warmer, more people are heading for a cool-off at the American River.But as water levels remain low, officials are sending out a warning. Everybody needs to realize that low water doesn t necessarily mean safe water. It s still very dangerous, it s still flowing at 4,000 cubic feet a second, and even though it looks shallow, it still has a very strong current, says Captain Chris Vestal with the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District.Those hidden currents bring added danger to people who aren t wearing life jackets, those who have had too much to drink, people who are overexposed to the heat, children and even those who bring their own floating devices.In Sacramento County, everyone under the age of 13 must wear life jackets. Parents found in violation could face a $500 fine and jail time of up to six months. Across the county, there are 11 loaner life vest locations where people can borrow life jackets through the Kids Don t Float program.KCRA 3 spok
Redwood City hires Ray Iverson to serve as chief of fire department
By Astrid Casimire article
Ray Iverson was selected as new fire chief for the Redwood City Fire Department in May 2021 (Photo courtesy City of Redwood City).
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - Redwood City on Thursday announced Ray Iverson as the new fire chief for the Redwood City Fire Department, which serves Redwood City and San Carlos.
Iverson, a San Mateo resident who currently serves as fire chief for the San Mateo Consolidated Fire Department, will begin work on June 7. Iverson has been in the fire services profession in California since 1991.
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Updated: 12:55 PM PDT Apr 30, 2021 KCRA Staff The Sacramento County Sheriff s Office is investigating a shooting near American River College that left a man dead. The sheriff s office said it received a call around 11:40 p.m. Thursday about a possible shooting in the 4900 block of College Oak Drive. When deputies got to the area, they found a man who had been shot at least once. Deputies tried life-saving measures, but he was pronounced dead by the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. Investigators have interviewed witnesses and gathered evidence, but the sheriff s office said Friday that there was no suspect information available for release. The Sacramento County Coroner s Office will release the man s identity after his next of kin have been notified. The sheriff s office is asking anyone with information on the shooting to call the sheriff s office at 916-874-5115 or Sacramento Valley Crime Stoppers at 916-443-HELP.No other information was provided. Sta