CRIME & SAFETY
1 person dies after being pulled from American River in Auburn
AUBURN — A person died after being pulled from the American River during an attempted water rescue in the Auburn area, officials said Sunday afternoon.It happened during the early afternoon near the confluence of the north and middle forks of the river., near the Auburn swim hole and south of the Foresthill Bridge.The California State Parks Department said its own personnel as well as crews from Cal Fire, Auburn Fire, the Placer County Sheriff's Office and the California Highway Patrol responded to assist with the search efforts.First responders tried performing medical aid to the individual but the person was declared dead at the scene.Details on exactly what happened have not yet been released. This story will be updated as new information becomes available.
Toddler dies after being hit by SUV in Nevada County driveway, CHP says
(FOX40.COM) — A toddler died on Friday morning after being accidentally hit by an SUV, according to the California Highway Patrol. CHP said the child was 16 months old and the incident happened around 7 a.m. in south Nevada County near Wolf Mountain Road. On Friday morning, a 66-year-old woman from Loomis was leaving her […]
1 killed, 1 hurt in Nevada County crash
GRASS VALLEY, Calif. — A crash near State Highway 20 and the South Ponderosa overcrossing in Nevada County Saturday morning left a 35-year-old woman dead and a 35-year-old man seriously hurt. According to the California Highway Patrol, the two were making a DoorDash delivery around 2:45 a.m. when the...
Crash with injuries reported on Edgewood Road in North Auburn
AUBURN, Calif. — A crash was reported on Edgewood Road in North Auburn. Emergency crews are responding to the scene. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by KCRA at this time. See our live traffic map for updates. Click the video player above to watch other...
Busted pipe forces evacuation at Northern California senior housing complex
(FOX40.COM) — An apartment complex for seniors was forced to evacuate on Saturday night after fire crews discovered a busted sprinkler supply pipe in the ceiling. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. at the Cottonwood Senior Apartments in Placerville, according to the El Dorado County Fire Protection District. Fire crews were called to the apartment […]
Pedestrian Hospitalized after I-80 Crash in Roseville
Roseville, CA — According to ABC10, on Tuesday evening, May 7, 2024, as a pedestrian was struck by a car while running towards the shoulder of Interstate 80 in Roseville, resulting in major injuries. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) reported that the collision occurred when the pedestrian ran from...
Roseville man sentenced to life in prison for killing father with garden stake, attacking mother
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A Roseville man received a prison sentence of 40 years to life in prison on Thursday for the killing of his veteran father and the attempted murder of his mother, according to the Placer County District Attorney's Office. A jury found 48-year-old Eric Bryant guilty of...
Pair of bunnies saved from Folsom playground
(FOX40.COM) — A pair of bunnies were saved from a possible trampling at St. John Notre Dame School in Folsom on Thursday, according to the Folsom Police Department. An animal control officer responded to the school’s playground, where the bunnies were found in a hole at the base of a slide. The bunnies were taken […]
Folsom incident report: Stolen cleats, liquid vandalism, DUIs
Those appearing in the following crime report have been arrested on suspicion of the crime indicated and presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Information is public record, furnished by the Folsom Police Department in public record form. April 25. Ernie Upton, 43, of Citrus Heights was...
Survivor of Hamas terror attack speaks in Folsom
FOLSOM - On October 7, 2023, Ilya Tarshansky's life changed forever. His son was killed, his daughter kidnapped, and his home burnt to the ground.The Jewish Community Center of Folsom and El Dorado Hills hosted the event Thursday saying it's important for people to hear first-hand the horror of the day."It's still hard for me to accept what happened to me and my family and to my community," Tarshansky said.He is speaking to several California communities in the coming weeks, in hopes of honoring his children and all of those lost that day."Around 100 people killed, kids, grownups, older people,...
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