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Woman dies after rescue team finds her in American River near Auburn
AUBURN, Calif. — A woman died shortly after being pulled out of the American River on Sunday afternoon, according to the California State Parks Department. A spokesperson for the California State Parks Department said the initial call came in around 11:30 a.m. CalFire and the Placer County Sheriff's Office dive teams dispatched to assist in the search near No Hands Bridge, by the confluence of the north fork and middle fork of the American River.
Forsberg surges to 70th career sprint car win at Placerville Speedway
Fans were treated to a tremendous night of racing during Mother’s Day Madness at Placerville Speedway on Saturday. When all was said and done it was nine-time track champion Andy Forsberg in victory lane, after pocketing his 70th career Sprint Car win at the track. All four divisions displayed...
Reports of bicyclist struck by vehicle on Highway 88 in Amador
PINE GROVE, Calif. — A bicyclist was reportedly struck by a vehicle on Highway 88 near Climax Road in Pine Grove on Monday afternoon. Emergency crews responded to reports of the crash at approximately 3:40 p.m. The California Highway Patrol online logs indicate that the westbound lanes on the...
Foresthill flattens Faith Christian in playoff opener
Foresthill High School’s softball team found itself surging heading into the postseason. The Wildfires were a team that was on the bubble in the final weeks of the regular season but after winning four of their final five games they not only found themselves in the playoffs, but hosting in the first round.
Vacancy Tax certification expected midweek
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – The El Dorado County Registrar of Voters released an update to the City Clerk regarding their expected Vacancy Tax Petition certification date. Completion is expected no later than Wednesday. The county registrar is well within their 30 business days to certify the petition after...
Highway 50 lane reopened near Pollock Pines following crash
FRESH POND, Calif. — The #2 westbound lane on Highway 50 has been reopened at Fresh Pond east of Pollock Pines in El Dorado County, Caltrans District 3 said. The lane was closed following a Tuesday morning car crash. A single vehicle somehow crashed into the embankment on the side of the road, California Highway Patrol logs show.
Smoldering fire damages residence in Georgetown
On May 7 the Georgetown Fire Department, the Garden Valley Fire Department and Cal Fire responded to an early morning structure fire on the 3000 block of Raintree Court in Georgetown. The Rescue Fire Department was also called, but the call was canceled prior to crew's arrival. Crews arrived to...
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