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Mosquito fighting drones deployed in Placer County
(FOX40.COM) — It is California Mosquito Awareness Week and the Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District held a drone demonstration on Friday to show the community how they tackle those pesky mosquitos. The vector control district says that they are using this new technology often, sometimes up to four times a day, to help treat […]
Smartsville man dies in Highway 20 crash
An 82-year old Smartsville man was killed Wednesday afternoon after his car crashed into the back of another vehicle on State Highway 20, the California Highway Patrol said. According to the CHP, at about 1:25 p.m. officers responded to a reported crash on Highway 20, near the west side of Penn Valley Drive in Nevada County.
Placer County cities ranked among safest in California
(FOX40.COM) — Two cities in Placer County have ranked amongst the top 10 safest cities in California, according to a report from Safewise. The security company compiled its list by using 2022 FBI crime reports submitted by more than 15,000 law enforcement agencies across the United States. Reports found that the cities of Lincoln and […]
Man on parole in Nevada arrested on drug charges
AUBURN, California (KOLO) - A man on parole in the state of Nevada was arrested on drug charges in Auburn, California. Early last week, deputies with the Placer County Sheriff’s Office stopped a car in the area of I-80 and Clipper Gap Road. During the stop, deputies found that...
Starbucks robbery suspect arrested in Placer County after crashing during pursuit
(FOX40.COM) — A Starbucks robbery in Sacramento County led to a pursuit through Placer County and the eventual arrest of a man on Wednesday, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. Sometime around 5:20 p.m. on Wednesday, deputies spotted a man believed to be connected to the robbery of a Starbucks in Citrus Heights. The […]
Bacher: Collins Lake Trout, Bay Halibut Highlight Spring Catches
OREGON HOUSE - The NorCal Trout Angler’s Challenge event at Collins Lake on Saturday, April 13 produced big numbers of trout, including a large number of five fish limits, for anglers. “The wet weather discouraged many from coming out, but over 100 anglers braved the weather and 94 anglers...
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