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The Placer County Veterans Monument at McBean Park is getting a new addition

Join the Placer County Veterans Monument on Tuesday, November 11th, for a Veterans Day Celebration honoring our local heroes. The event will include a flyover following the National Anthem, a patriotic bagpipe medley, and remarks from four local elected officials. A color guard presentation and 21-gun salute will conclude the ceremony in true tribute.This year’s celebration will also feature the unveiling of Panel #8 on the memorial wall—adding more names of Placer County veterans who have bravely served our nation.

Nov 9
05:19

Mulch Mayhem, 7am

Free water-saving mulch will be available during five Mulch Mayhem events in Sacramento and Placer counties!

May 17
03:33

Visitors to Auburn's Upper Clementine Lake will need reservations for weekends, holidays

A quiet place along the river isn't so quiet anymore. The word has gotten out about Upper Clementine Lake this summer and it's causing some problems.

Jul 25, 2024

Owners of donkey lost 5 years ago near Auburn discover where he's been

We first told you about Diesel when he went missing in 2019 and volunteers searched for weeks but never found him. Now, a new video has surfaced with a clue as to where he's been all this time.

Jun 13, 2024

Gras meets a Good Day fan in Lincoln

Good Day photographer Dave Grashoff was in Lincoln this morning when he happened upon a superfan of the show.

May 24, 2024
01:13

Eco-friendly wine at Lecavalier Cellars!

Lecavalier Cellars is Placer county’s newest winery, opening its tasting room in Newcastle this month! The winery is on a mission to reimagine every aspect of how to create, deliver and enjoy wine, with sustainability at the forefront! Molly Riehl is taking a tour!

May 2, 2024
03:46

Northern California man on probation arrested on felony drug-related charges

Authorities say they uncovered a cache of illegal drugs inside a Placer County home, leading to the arrest.

Oct 16, 2023

Northern California couple celebrates 75 years of marriage

A lot has changed since 1948 when a quart of milk was 23 cents and a stamp was only 3 cents. However, one thing that has stayed consistent over the past 75 years is one local couple's love story.

Oct 12, 2023

Placer Ukulele Festival Pt. 2

Julissa was with a group of musicians showing how you can learn to play the ukulele or listen to local musicians at this weekend's Placer Ukulele Festival!

Sep 13, 2023
02:46

"That Local Art Show" in Placer County

"That Local Art Show" is a brand-new Placer County non-profit that provides a platform for new artists to dip their toes into the art world! It's coming up in July at The Chalet Event Center in Rocklin, and Dina Kupfer is meeting some of the artists!

May 10, 2023
04:55

Placer Explorer Pass

There's a new way to explore Placer County, and it's good for visitors AND long-time residents! Julissa Ortiz is in Auburn, finding out how it works!

Apr 26, 2023
03:45

Teen killed by falling tree in rural Placer County

One teenager has died and another was hurt after a tree fell on them in rural Placer County late Wednesday night.

Jul 28, 2022
00:27

Crews Contain Fire Near Sheridan, Evacuations Lifted

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.

Jun 24, 2022

Deputies: Suspect Leads Authorities On Chase From Penryn to Citrus Heights

Deputies say they chased a suspect from Penryn to Citrus Heights last week, eventually finding suspected cocaine and an open beer can in his vehicle.

May 11, 2022

Roseville-Area Homicide Victim Identified As Erica Marie Wright, 41; Suspect Still Sought

The woman found dead in a Roseville-area home in the early hours of Wednesday morning has been identified as 41-year-old Erica Marie Wright.

Apr 21, 2022

Suspected Catalytic Converter Thieves Arrested After High-Speed Chase Into Placer County

Authorities resorted to using spike strips to stop a couple of suspected catalytic converter thieves who were leading them on a chase.

Apr 13, 2022

Sheriff: Homemade Explosive Found After Deputy Encounters Suspicious Vehicle In Placer County

A search of a suspicious vehicle in Placer County uncovered a suspected homemade explosive, deputies say.

Mar 30, 2022

Bodies Of Lobbyist Kathryn Lynch, Her Boyfriend Found In Loomis Home After Armed Suspect Shot By Deputies

Authorities say two bodies have been found inside a Loomis home where deputies also shot an armed suspect on Monday.

Mar 29, 2022

1 Person Dead After Meadow Vista House Fire

One person has died following a house fire in Placer County Friday morning.

Feb 25, 2022

Placer County Renames 3 Public Roads Containing The Name 'Squaw'

Placer County leaders have voted in favor of renaming three county roads whose names contain the term "squaw." A park's name will also change.

Feb 24, 2022

City Bus Pulled Over For Driving The Wrong Way In Roseville

A Roseville City bus was pulled over for driving the wrong way on a local road Tuesday.

Feb 1, 2022

Sheriff's Office Identifies Agency Associated With Loomis Traffic Stop

A search is on for a driver who pulled over someone using police-like lights in Loomis last week.

Feb 1, 2022

11-Year-Old Loomis Boy Reunited With Stolen Dirt Bike; Deputies Track Down Suspect

A 19-year-old suspect has been arrested for the theft of an 11-year-old Loomis boy's dirt bike.

Jan 28, 2022

Campus Of Hope Proposed In Placer County To Combat Homelessness

Could a one-stop concept solve homelessness in Placer County?

Jan 19, 2022

Rocklin Construction Site Burglary Suspect Identified As James Watson Of Carmichael

A man has been arrested after he allegedly burglarized a building under construction in Rocklin.

Jan 3, 2022

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Oct 21

Togo's Summer Fun 2025 Contest Rules

Send in your pictures of summer fun to enter!

Jul 2

Backpack Giveback 2025 Dropoff Locations

Donate a backpack or school supplies to the Phoong Law Sacramento headquarters or the following Great Clips or Jimboy's locations.

Jul 8

Backpack Giveback

Help local students succeed by donating backpacks or school supplies.

Jul 8

"Survivor" Casting Call at Cache Creek

Do you think you have what it takes to be on Survivor? Then apply for the adventure of a lifetime.

May 9

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Big Al Sams, Good Day reporter, dies

Big Al – whose name was Alvin Sams – was part of Northern California television and radio for more than 25 years.

Feb 16

How to watch the memorial service for Good Day reporter Big Al Sams

Alvin "Big Al" Sams will be remembered at a funeral service on Thursday.

Mar 6

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Oct 21

Elusive, palm-sized shrew caught on camera for the first time

To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.

Jan 28

Final farewell given to historic Hotel Marysville 7 months after fire

A farewell celebration for the Hotel Marysville took place Monday, seven months after a fire devastated the historic vacant building.

Jan 27

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Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade, 9am

The Downtown Roseville Partnership and the City of Roseville invite you to join them for the 64th Annual Sylvia Besana Holiday Parade —Roseville’s longest-running celebration!

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Draw Lucy, 9am

Cody Stark got a demo of a very cool and "low-tech" drawing assistant!

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Veggies for your Holiday Side Dishes

Your Produce Man teaches us about different vegetables to add to your holiday meal

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Modesto Spirit of giving 5k

The Modesto Spirit of Giving 5K Run and Walk is more than just a race—it's a chance to make a real difference in our community. This annual event supports the City of Modesto’s Leisure Bucks program, providing financial assistance for recreational activities to low-income children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities.

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Tommy Apostolos Shopping spree

This morning, more than 500 local students are kicking off a holiday shopping spree thanks to one incredible community organization. Founded in 1988 in memory of lifelong Roseville resident Tommy Apostolos, whose passion for helping children still inspires the community today, the Tommy Apostolos Fund is dedicated to providing kids in Roseville and neighboring areas with clothing, shoes, and essentials that boost confidence and offer meaningful support. For the children, it’s a rare and exciting opportunity to pick out new clothes and necessities during the holiday season. For the volunteers, it’s a heartwarming chance to spread joy and uplift local families. Kevin is live at Kohl’s in Roseville this morning as the shopping spree is underway!

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The Plant Lady (part 2) 8am

Marlene Simon is in studio answering all your plant and garden related questions!

Nov 30
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The Plant Lady (part 1) 8am

Marlene Simon is in studio answering all your plant and gardening related questions!

Nov 30
02:04

Plants and Hula Hoops!

Marlene answers your plant questions while hula hooping, that's skill!

Nov 30
01:49

Marlene The Plant Lady Shares More Flower Tips

Marlene joins us to share more of her garden tips

Nov 30
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Plant Lady 11/30 7am

Marlene the Plant Lady joins us to share some plant advice

Nov 30
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Hundreds of Instagram accounts push graphic real-life violence to millions

Videos showing extreme violence are easily accessible on Instagram — and people are making thousands posting graphic content on the platform, a CBS News investigation found.

Oct 21

Elusive, palm-sized shrew caught on camera for the first time

To take photos of the Mount Lyell shrew, three students laid out over 100 traps last November in the Eastern Sierra Nevada region and checked them every two hours.

Jan 28

Earth will get a second moon for nearly 57 days this year

The asteroid was discovered in August and is set to become a mini-moon, spinning around Earth in a horseshoe shape for about two months.

Sep 19, 2024

Hillary Clinton on Harris' White House run, Trump's criminal conviction, and more

The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."

Sep 16, 2024

Experts warn against vaccine skepticism

Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.

Sep 15, 2024

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