Robbers Fire 30 Percent Contained After Growing To 2,400 Acres
Evacuations remain in effect for the communities of Yankee Jims Canyon, Shirttail Canyon, and Iowa Hill as the Robbers Fire in Placer County grows to 2,400 acres on its fifth day.
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Evacuations remain in effect for the communities of Yankee Jims Canyon, Shirttail Canyon, and Iowa Hill as the Robbers Fire in Placer County grows to 2,400 acres on its fifth day.
By Saturday, the fire had spread to 1,950 acres, and has only been 20 percent contained, up from Friday evening's 10 percent.
Black Hawk helicopters are helping the fire fight against the Robbers Fire.
A small army of firefighters continued to battle the wildfire in Placer County on Friday as the effort stretched into its third day.
It's a tense time for those displaced by the wildfire in Placer County, some of whom have family history in the area dating back more than a century.
A Foresthill woman had an unwelcome visitor. A bold black bear broke in to her home while she was there, so she hid and called 911.
The Placer County District Attorney's Office has officially filed charges against a Roseville mother in connection with the death of her 2-year-old daughter.
A quickly growing grass fire burned close to 200 acres near Thunder Valley Casino on Thursday afternoon.
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Friends and family held a candlelight vigil at Rusch Park in Citrus Heights on Saturday night for a tow truck driver killed in a hit-and-run accident on Interstate 80 earlier this week.
A tow truck driver was hit on the shoulder of Interstate 80 near Newcastle in Placer County on Tuesday afternoon, and the driver who hit him reportedly drove off.
Snow isn't the problem in Placer County. One neighborhood is digging out of the mud after a massive slide blocks a road for hours.
The Placer County Sheriff's Department is seeking help in identifying a woman who has been passing off counterfeit money throughout the county.
A man suspected of burglarizing several Granite Bay homes by kicking in the front door is now behind bars.
Placer County health officials are warning residents to be cautious after several ticks have tested positive for Lyme Disease in the county.
Wine tasting is a popular pastime many enjoy at individual Sierra Foothills' wineries.
A 66-year-old Grass Valley woman was arrested Thursday night and charged with killing her 4-year-old daughter more than 40 years ago.
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Two dozen families in Auburn have been told to leave their homes. They live in an old, rundown apartment building, and most if not all of them are poor.
An elderly Placer County woman has lost her home of 42 years after a fire broke out overnight.
A spending fund worth $100,000 is generating controversy in Placer County, where some are calling it a government slush fund.
Two elementary school girls who were reported missing from a North Highlands school Thursday morning were located several miles away in Placer County, according to police.
A 17-year-old Meadow Vista teen was arrested on DUI charges and felony vehicular manslaughter last night after the car he was driving lost control and smashed into a tree, killing three passengers, according to the CHP.
Firefighters in Placer plan to remove propane from a burning tanker car and put it in a manmade pond to prevent a catastrophic explosion in the town of Lincoln.
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The suspected gunman in a November shooting that killed two people and injured two others inside an Elk Grove bar is in custody, law enforcement officials said Monday.
Two people have been hospitalized after a fire at a rural Nevada County home Monday morning.
A new river otter has made its debut at the Sacramento Zoo.
There's another roadblock in seeking justice for a woman who was hit and nearly killed while riding her bike in Sacramento.
The suspected gunman in a November shooting that killed two people and injured two others inside an Elk Grove bar is in custody, law enforcement officials said Monday.
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A pack of teens was caught on camera riding their bicycles on a Manteca freeway on Friday afternoon.
Two people have been hospitalized after a fire at a rural Nevada County home Monday morning.
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An assault in Midtown Sacramento on Halloween weekend has now become a homicide investigation after the victim died weeks later from his injuries, officials said Monday.
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A man convicted in a retail theft spree across 11 Northern California counties between 2023 and 2025 was sentenced to prison on Wednesday, authorities said.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
A federal appeals panel has ruled that a California law prohibiting open carry of firearms in heavily populated counties is unconstitutional.
Leaders across Northern California and the Bay Area are reacting after President Trump's announcement that the United States carried out strikes in Venezuela and captured President Nicolás Maduro.
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DeMar DeRozan had 22 points and became the 23rd player in NBA history to reach 26,000 points, helping the Sacramento Kings beat the Houston Rockets 111-98 on Sunday night.
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The Supreme Court will consider whether laws in Idaho and West Virginia banning transgender athletes from competing on girls' and women's sports teams violate the Constitution and Title IX.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive Democrat from Massachusetts, said she told President Trump Congress could cap credit card rates if he pushes for it.
Three former Fed chairs and other top economic officials decry "prosecutorial attacks" on Jerome Powell, saying it undermines the central bank.
"Make America Healthy Again" policies driven by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have made major strides in state legislatures, with food additives among the most common targets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
Health officials in Sonoma County are urging the community to not eat and forage for wild mushrooms, following the poisoning death of a county resident.
This week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new vaccination guidelines and now, some western states are telling people they're too dangerous to follow.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
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.
An economic blackout was underway Friday as activists nationwide encouraged people not to spend their money at large corporations, retailers and fast-food chains for 24 hours.
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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.
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After spending $18,000 on waterproof laminate floors, a Natomas couple spotted damage after the first cleaning.
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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.
San Joaquin County secured a grant aimed at helping to build a wildfire protection plan for the entire county.
More than two dozen structures were destroyed in a wildfire in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountains on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Clean-up has started in Chinese Camp after the TCU September Lightning Complex Fire ripped through the Gold Rush town earlier this month.
The fires burning in Calaveras and Tuolumne County caused air quality officials to issue a smoke advisory, warning people that the air quality may be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The TCU Lightning Complex fires have burned nearly 14,000 acres in Central California, but in a Saturday update, Cal Fire said containment was at 42%.
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.
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