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'It’s really exciting': Hundreds prepare for chance to see more Northern Lights in California
PLACERVILLE, Calif. — Hundreds of people gathered at the Community Observatory in Placerville Saturday night for another chance to see the Northern Lights. The phenomenon, known officially as the aurora borealis, is caused by solar flares creating extreme geomagnetic storm conditions thus creating pretty lights in the sky. The...
Time Traveler: Taking a sick day
I woke up this morning to the sound of frantic scratching at my door. At first, I thought I was dreaming but the scratching continued, followed by whimpering and whining. I arose and carefully opened my front door. To my surprise, I saw the Time Traveler’s only true friend, his dog Trav, with a note attached to his collar. The note was written in very shaky style, as if the author was sitting at death’s door. It was from the Time Traveler, claiming he was taken ill by the Head Cold From Hell. His note included a column from a year or two ago. He ended the note by saying he hopes his readers will understand. I have told him I think you will.
2 suspects in Fair Oaks deadly shooting arrested in Idaho, third suspect arrested in San Jose
FAIR OAKS -- Three suspects, including two found out of the state, were arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened last week in the Fair Oaks area. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said 41-year-old Vitaliy Zaytsev was found outside a home on the 49000 block of Hillridge Way with a gunshot wound to his head and died at the scene.
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...
Penelope Oliver, of Folsom, earns U.S. Presidential Scholar recognition. She attends Horizon Charter School in Lincoln
Penelope Oliver, of Folsom, attends Horizon Charter School in Lincoln. She is one of 161 high school seniors recognized nationwide for their accomplishments.
Body found in Rocklin was off-duty officer, Sacramento Police say
(FOX40.COM) — A man’s body found near a Rocklin intersection Thursday morning was that of an off-duty police officer with the Sacramento Police Dept., that agency said shortly after noon. “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the sudden and tragic passing of one of our own, Officer Daniel Bartlett,” the department said […]
Placer County Navy League to hear from EV Cain Service Club at next meeting
The Placer County Council of the Navy League welcomes to its dinner meeting of May 20 the leadership and representatives from the E.V. Cain Middle School Service Club, led by Staff Advisor Nicole Schichtel and Brooke Webber. Navy League member Shirley Paris is the Auburn Host Lions advisor to the...
Structure fire reported on King Road in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A structure fire was reported on King Road in Roseville. Click the video player above to watch other headlines from KCRA News 3. This story was curated by Hearst's KCRA Alert Desk. Sharing brings us closer together. If this story happened near you, share this article...
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