Sheriff's helicopter crew rescues injured Placer County hiker at mountain lake
An injured hiker stuck at a remote alpine lake in the Sierra was rescued by a Placer County Sheriff's helicopter crew this week.
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An injured hiker stuck at a remote alpine lake in the Sierra was rescued by a Placer County Sheriff's helicopter crew this week.
At least one student was injured when a Placer County school bus carrying a girls' flag football team crashed into a concrete guardrail in Yuba County on Thursday evening, officials said.
Human remains found near a Placer County campsite in 1994 were identified as those of a man last known to be in California in 1963, officials said Thursday.
The Lincoln Police Department is investigating after multiple golf course greens at Lincoln Hills Golf Club were significantly damaged by apparent tire marks.
A suspect accused of stabbing coworkers at a restaurant inside Thunder Valley Casino has pleaded not guilty to felony attempted murder charges, officials said Wednesday.
More than $7 million in funding for the Hope Way Apartments project in Penryn was approved by the Placer County Board of Supervisors this week.
A hiker in Placer County who had been missing for days was found dead Tuesday after hundreds of search-and-rescue personnel worked through challenging terrain to locate him, authorities said.
Westbound Interstate 80 was shut down Monday near Colfax after a big-rig fire led to a 75-gallon diesel spill, officials said.
The Lincoln Police Department said it appears the woman was stabbed in a random attack.
A search for a man believed to be hiking in the American River Canyon near Auburn will resume Monday as officials say he hasn't been seen since Friday.
A suspect arrested following a stabbing involving employees at a restaurant inside Thunder Valley Casino Wednesday evening was identified, officials said.
Automated license plate readers are becoming an increasingly common law enforcement tool, but they're also fueling a growing debate over privacy and surveillance. In Lincoln, that debate is playing out as police investigate a string of vandalized cameras.
An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.
A 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle stolen in San Mateo County more than three decades ago has finally been returned to its original owner.
A mother bear and her two cubs were spotted Tuesday in Auburn, marking the latest after a string of recent bear sightings across western Placer County.
More than a year after the Del Oro High School girls softball team traded their smartphones for basic flip phones as part of a monthlong mental health challenge, players and parents say the experiment continues to influence how they use technology.
The wildfire had prompted some evacuation warnings on Saturday.
Firefighters are battling the Flat Fire near Alta and Dutch Flat in Placer County, where the wildfire is burning in a heavily wooded area north of Interstate 80.
A fire burning in Granite Bay prompted mandatory evacuations for several neighborhoods Saturday afternoon, authorities said.
A bear was spotted Friday in Lincoln's Sun City Lincoln Hills community, adding to a string of recent sightings across western Placer County.
As the cost of opening traditional brick-and-mortar businesses continues to climb, more Northern California food entrepreneurs are rethinking how they do business, from building home-based operations to working out of shared commercial kitchens.
While some communities across California continue to see homelessness increase, Placer County is reporting progress.
While some communities across California continue to see homelessness increase, Placer County is reporting progress.
Firefighters stopped the spread of a small vegetation fire in the North Auburn area on Sunday after the flames prompted evacuations in parts of Placer County.
Firefighters stopped the spread of a small vegetation fire in the North Auburn area on Sunday after the flames prompted evacuations in parts of Placer County.
Eastbound Interstate Highway 80 traffic near the Nevada state line was blocked by an overturned big rig crash on Friday, authorities said.
A lengthy stretch of Highway 1 on California's rugged Big Sur coastline is closed Friday, as firefighters continued to battle two growing wildfires.
An injured hiker stuck at a remote alpine lake in the Sierra was rescued by a Placer County Sheriff's helicopter crew this week.
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
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A reported domestic violence incident in Lathrop led to a fatal police shooting of a person who man not have been armed, authorities said.
Eastbound Interstate Highway 80 traffic near the Nevada state line was blocked by an overturned big rig crash on Friday, authorities said.
A lengthy stretch of Highway 1 on California's rugged Big Sur coastline is closed Friday, as firefighters continued to battle two growing wildfires.
An injured hiker stuck at a remote alpine lake in the Sierra was rescued by a Placer County Sheriff's helicopter crew this week.
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Sacramento could soon have more places where people can legally enjoy alcoholic beverages outdoors during special events.
A Sacramento man was arrested after police said he threatened two people with a sword and later barricaded himself inside a home last weekend.
Dolly Parton wanted to give kids the joy and opportunity of learning through books. She did just that for thousands of young minds in the Sacramento region.
A developer is proposing to transform the long-vacant former Macy's building at Sacramento's Country Club Plaza into a self-storage facility. It's a plan that has some longtime neighbors questioning whether it's the right fit for the community.
A proposed tiny home community for homeless seniors in Natomas on Arena Boulevard is "officially not moving forward," a city leader confirmed.
California State Superintendent Tony Thurmond is urging lawmakers to reject a legislative proposal, saying the state's financial oversight process works and does not require an emergency change.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
Gov. Gavin Newsom expressed dissatisfaction on Wednesday morning following a late Tuesday night vote by Solano County's Board of Supervisors to not immediately throw their support behind draft legislation to fast-track shipbuilding in Collinsville.
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava 'Sal' Veder, best known for his picture of a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel joyfully reuniting with his family after five years in a prisoner of war camp in Vietnam, died Aug. 22. He was 99.
California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom are racing to reach a deal on changes to the state's wildfire liability system, with just days remaining before the legislative session ends.
Las Vegas rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza saw what it was like Thursday night to face a strong NFL pass rush even against a San Francisco defense comprised of reserves.
Cecilia Zandalasini scored 14 of her 20 points in the first half, Gabby Williams added 16 points and the Golden State Valkyries beat the New York Liberty 79-60.
The San Francisco 49ers will take on their former Bay Area rivals the Las Vegas Raiders in the final game of the 2026 NFL preseason on Thursday in Sin City.
UEFA said it is preparing a criminal complaint in Swiss courts against FIFA's Gianni Infantino over possible financial mismanagement related to his failed plan to sell future World Cup profits to private investors.
Lawrence Butler homered, Alika Williams hit a two-run triple and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 to win the three-game series.
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
California lawmakers are moving to ban a controversial device that can deliver an electric shock through a law enforcement officer's gloves, while the Sacramento County sheriff argues the technology can help deputies safely detain people without using more forceful tactics.
A judge barred the Trump administration from enforcing a set of rules aimed at cutting off Anthropic from the federal government, ruling the administration had unconstitutionally punished the AI company for protected speech.
A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing its new requirements for mail voting for the November midterm elections.
ICE has granted a $16.7 million no-bid contract for 6,000 gloves that can deliver electric shocks, a new use-of-force tool that the agency claims will help officers control resisting detainees.
Stanislaus County has reported its first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 as the number of cases in California surges compared to recent years.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Multiple unpermitted street food vendors in Fairfield were cited for violations last week after inspections found them selling food unsafe for public consumption, authorities said.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Fresh off their undefeated season and conference championship win, the women on the team are speaking out for the first time.
Finding the perfect dress isn't easy, but now, selling them could become a lot more challenging.
This weekend, Placer County is hosting its annual Sip Into Spring event, offering free or discounted tastings at more than 20 wineries along what's known as the Placer Wine Trail.
From fruits and veggies to car parts, economists project that businesses will pass along the cost of the tariffs to customers.
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A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
The California Highway Patrol captain accused of workers' compensation fraud was the commander in charge of the fatal Mahaney Park shootout in Roseville, three officers who worked under him at the time of the shootout said.
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No one wants to think about death. However, it's important to plan on what happens to your digital assets after you die.
After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
More than a year after Hai Pham canceled the trial membership, he kept getting charged every month for it.
A Natomas mother demanded that her daughter be exhumed and cremated after a Sacramento cemetery moved her grave without telling the family.
An evacuation order for the Ross Fire in Calaveras County was downgraded as crews stopped the forward progress.
The evacuation order and warning were lifted for the Clover Fire in the Alta Sierra area in Nevada County on Friday afternoon.
Evacuation orders have been lifted for a wildfire that ignited east of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County on Thursday, officials said.
An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.
A fire in the area of Yuba Ridge Drive near Nevada City forced an evacuation order and warnings.
Their message is simple: keep showing up, keep moving and keep your heart open, because sometimes, the person who changes your life is living right across the street.
A Sacramento County dog picked up thousands of miles from home after he went missing five years ago was reunited with his family on Wednesday.
What started as a suspicious circumstances call for Rancho Cordova police ended with a newborn surprise.
A once-empty lot behind Church of the Cross in north Modesto now hosts a thriving community garden with more than 140 plots and growers from across the globe.
A Sacramento-area middle school history and English teacher is in the running to win big as America's Favorite Teacher, a title her students think she is more than worthy of being awarded.
Meteorologist Ashley Nanfria says the wet weather is drying out by the end of the day, while weekend temperatures will remain cooler.
The J. Cole concert scheduled for Thursday night at Sacramento's Golden 1 Center has been canceled following the death of a member of the rapper's touring crew, the arena announced.
Marlee Ginter reports.
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