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SOLANO COUNTY, Calif (KTXL) — A California Highway Patrol officer saved an injured fawn Saturday. According to a tweet from CHP Solano, officer Ensley responded to a call of an injured animal with its head stuck in a fence. He was able to free the scared animal.

A gold mine could reopen in the Sierra Nevada. Environmentalists fear air pollution, empty wells and toxic waste.

MISSOULA — Adam Peterman went into the Western States 100-mile endurance run having never attempted a run of that magnitude. The Missoula Hellgate graduate and Missoula-based pro runner sponsored by HOKA, in his own words in an interview with the Missoulian and 406mtsports.com in May, has had to learn on the fly the past year in his first year of pro trail and ultra running. He hadn't lost an endurance race in the last year before he embarked on the prestigious Western States 100-miler — and he wouldn't lose this one either.

Originally published as a United States Attorney’s Office Eastern District press release:. “SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On June 2, 2022, a federal grand jury returned a four-count indictment against Victor Angeles Serrano Nash, 27, of Olivehurst, charging him with possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, dealing in firearms without a license, and two counts of possession of a machine gun, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced.

LINCOLN, Calif. (KTXL) — The Lincoln Police Department said they arrested a Sacramento man that was on probation at 3:25 a.m. on Friday after he was allegedly found with 40 grams of fentanyl. Travis Richardson, 34, of Sacramento was found in possession of 40 grams of fentanyl, a digital scale and over $1,900 in cash, […]

The Humboldt Crabs dropped their fourth straight game on Friday night, losing 6-1 to the Potters in Lincoln. The Crabs scored their lone run in the top of the third to take an early lead, but the home team would answer immediately and gradually pulled away with runs in four straight innings.

An Auburn man was arrested June 17 on suspicion of carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle at the Speedway gas station in Newcastle. The Placer County Sheriff’s Office reported a deputy observed two males sitting in a vehicle at the gas station with open containers of alcohol just before 10 p.m. and told them having open containers of alcohol in a vehicle was against the law.

O-o-o-oh, it’s peach season. ’Nuff said. ... More than a month ago, as I left (very satisfied) The Baker and the Cakemaker, my attention was caught by three women, one of whom wore a T-shirt trumpeting that incredible (I hear) Portland, Oregon, bookstore, Powell's City of Books. Claire...

56-year-old man died, 35-year-old Megan Mchugh injured after an ATV crash in Downieville (Downieville, CA)Nationwide Report. Authorities identified 35-year-old Megan Mchugh, from Downieville, as the victim who received injuries following an ATV crash that also claimed the life of a 56-year-old man on Wednesday morning in Downieville. As per the initial information, the fatal single-vehicle accident took place on Highway 49 and Belle Street [...]

PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Crews have gained control of two fires in Placer County that have led to evacuations for nearby residents Friday afternoon, according to Cal Fire, the state's fire management agency. Those evacuation orders and warnings have since been lifted. The fires were reported around 4:05 p.m.,...

Auburn, Calif.- Interested in adopting a furry friend to your family? Now through July 2, 2022, Placer County Animal Services is holding pet adoption specials for Adopt-A-Palooza!. $10 discounted adoptions for cats and dogs through July 2, 2022 at Placer County Animal Services. An additional licensing fee may be required....

With more than 18,000 feet of climbing and 22,000 feet of descent, the Western States Trail is one of the hardest ultra-running courses in the world. From the start, Western States Endurance Run competitors will climb nearly 3,000 feet in just five miles before descending another 2,000 just after the 10-mile mark. By the time runners reach that point, they will be just one-tenth of the way done with the race.

5:36 p.m. UPDATE: The Placer County Sheriff’s Office says that all mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted for the area of Ranch House Road and voluntary evacuations along Camp Far West to 10th Street are no longer in effect. Firefighting crews have gained control over the fire. EARLIER UPDATE: SHERIDAN (CBS13) – Evacuations are underway in Placer County due to two spot fires. The forward progress of one of the fires was stopped at around 25 acres. The second fire has grown to about 30 acres, CAL FIRE Nevada-Yuba-Placer Unit reports. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered along Ranch House Road in the town of Sheridan, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office tweeted. The area of Camp Far West to Ranch House Road is also under an evacuation warning. No structures are being threatened. This is a developing story.

How – and when – Auburn came to be known as the 'Endurance Capital of the World'. Shannon Weil recalls a group of friends many years ago in Southern California who started the Couch Potatoes Club, which was precisely what the title suggests. “We used to goof on...

City of Auburn officials are working with contractors to schedule dates next month for repair work on one of the city’s busiest roads. Public Works Manager Mengil Deane said there will be two sets of roadwork, an overlay and slurry seal, which should start in July. He said the overlay work will begin in early July, and the slurry seal will occur in late July.

Smartsville resident Cheyanne Miller represented the mid-valley region in this year’s Special Olympics USA Games in Orlando earlier this month – an honor that has not happened in Yuba-Sutter-Colusa since 1996, according to Area Director T.J. Fetters. Miller, 27, competed in the 100 and 200 meters as well...

While the Western States Endurance Run is the oldest 100-mile ultra-running event in the world, it was conceived by the Tevis Ride. And with the Western States stepping to the plate June 25 from Olympic Valley to Placer High School, the Tevis Cup Ride is on deck, scheduled for July 16 from Robie Park near Truckee to the Gold Country Fairgrounds.

John Donlevy was a busy man Wednesday. On top of his daily duties as Auburn’s city manager, he was at Fire Station No. 1 preparing enough food to feed 170-200 people for the Western States Endurance Run international dinner at School Park Preserve. Donlevy said he cooked 10 pork...

WGN reporter Mike Lowe and photojournalist Kevin Doellman spoke with a Chicago man taking on one of the most extreme tests of human endurance. Financial advisor Anthony Severino is the only Chicagoan competing in the exclusive Western States 100-mile ultramarathon.  Three hundred and eight five people from more than 30 countries won a lottery to compete this weekend in California. […]