From a deadly wildfire to health inspection troubles at Sacramento restaurants here’s a quick digest of top stories to catch up on this Friday:
The Gann Fire in Calaveras County has burned more than 10,300 acres and is 40% contained, with a woman found dead in her home marking the first fatality tied to the blaze. Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Thursday as more than 3,100 personnel battled the fire. Herbert Wayne Smith, 65, was arrested on suspicion of recklessly causing the wildfire. Smith, who has a 2019 conviction for burning the lands of another, told KCRA 3 he was cutting scrap metal to sell when the fire started on his birthday.Sacramento County health inspectors temporarily closed Los Inmortales Taqueria in Land Park after finding eight German cockroaches throughout the facility. The restaurant was cleared to reopen the next day after correcting the violations. A Country Waffles location in Citrus Heights received a yellow placard after inspectors found roughly 100 old rat feces across the facility, including under the dishwasher and food preparation tables.San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow, 74, is retiring at the end of the 2026 season after 36 years in the booth. The 13-time Emmy winner and Giants Hall of Famer is known for signature catchphrases like “Grab some pine, meat” and “Atta babe!” alongside longtime partner Duane Kuiper.
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