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Placer County Sheriff's arrest log: Battery, child endangerment, warrants
Editor’s note: Arrest reports are released by the Placer County Sheriff’s Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Charges can be amended or dismissed. April 15. Timothy Aaron Steele, 30, was arrested at 9:11 a.m. on suspicion of two felony bench warrants in the 300 block of...
Parts of Interstate 80 to be closed for nearly one week. Here’s why
(FOX40.COM) — The California Department of Transportation is reminding drivers of various lane closures and delays that will take place along Interstate 80 beginning on Sunday and lasting until Thursday in some parts of Northern California. Caltrans said it performed an “extensive field review” of the I-80 corridor in 2023 and found “an unprecedented amount […]
4 caught in armed robbery in Roseville
Roseville police pursued and caught 4 suspects in an armed robbery last night near Sierra College and Roseville Parkway, according to Roseville Police Department spokesperson Chris Ciampa. The four suspects entered the CVS at 9280 Sierra College Blvd. at about 3 p.m. yesterday with handguns. They fled on foot before...
Million-dollar miracle: Donation allows Forgotten Soldier Program to purchase 'big blue building' in Auburn
The Forgotten Soldier Program, also known as FSP, has been a beacon of hope for veterans and first responders struggling with PTSD/PTSI since 2005. As a society, we often embody our values through acts of generosity and compassion, whether it be through charitable contributions, volunteering efforts or utilizing our skills to support those in need.
Gold Country Pro Rodeo kicks off in Auburn Friday
AUBURN -- The Gold Country Pro Rodeo kicked off Friday in Auburn. The event is one of the longest-standing rodeos in the state, dating back more than 90 years.The rodeo draws some of the best competitors across the country and is an official stop on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association circuit.This year is also one of their biggest years to date, with about 40 professional riders per night.Tens of thousands of people are expected to be in Auburn this weekend, pumping more than $2 million into the city's economy.Beyond the economic boom, locals say this rodeo also holds a deeper significance for the region."It's amazing to bring the rodeo here to Auburn," Painted Lady rider Victoria Recendez said.Another member of the Painted Ladies Gabrielle Broton, out of Folsom, said, "The fact that we can show part of the history that's been here for years is also just amazing."The event goes through Sunday, but tickets are already sold out.
2 arrested for retail theft in Folsom
Two were arrested Wednesday in relation to an organized retail theft at the Folsom Premium Outlets. The Folsom Police Department’s Problem Oriented Policing unit was notified of a theft in progress at a shoe store. According to Folsom PD, officers spotted two suspects as they ran to a waiting vehicle while carrying bags of stolen shoes.
Citrus Heights Crash at Oak Ave, Old Ranch Rd Hospitalizes One
Citrus Heights, CA – A serious crash on Thursday, April 25, 2024, sent one person to the hospital in critical condition, according to KCRA. The incident occurred at around 5:20 PM at the intersection of Oak Avenue and Old Ranch Road. One of the vehicles involved struck a tree,...
Guest Commentary: Save Ophir Prison's memory
In 1969, Willie Slade, a Newcastle barber, claimed to have found artifacts confirming the location of the Ophir State Prison that existed in the early 1800s. The world-famous prison was maximum security and in its heyday, a modern-day prototype for such institutions. To save the prison’s history, Willie and his...
Auburn council approves PCTPA sales tax expenditure plan in split vote
A potential half-cent sales tax is closer to reaching the November ballot in Placer County this week, as the city of Auburn was last to approve an expenditure plan for Placer County Transportation Planning Agency’s potential sales tax measure Monday. Auburn was last in the transportation agency’s tour of...
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