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Friday vegetation fire scorches 9 acres in Newcastle
A vegetation fire late Friday afternoon led to a mandatory evacuation of homes in Newcastle until the evening. The Lehi Fire spread to nine acres as of 5:42 p.m. Friday, according to a CAL FIRE NEU Facebook post. Onlookers parked along narrow Highway 193 took pictures and video, talked on...
Placer County police seek help returning lost tortoise to its owner
(FOX40.COM) — The Lincoln Police Department is seeking help from the community to return a lost tortoise to its rightful owner, the agency said on Facebook. Police said the friendly animal was found safely around 9:45 p.m. “Let’s find the tortoise’s family and bring them back together!” Lincoln police said. If anyone is searching for […]
Presenting July’s Indomitable Educators
Each month for this 2024 season, Sac Republic FC has partnered with SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union to present the Indomitable Educators Award, recognizing the region’s outstanding teachers and school employees. Representing Breen Elementary School and the Rocklin Unified School District, this month’s Indomitable Educators are Rafael Ruiz and Becci Spainhour.
Access to Upper Lake Clementine is closed this weekend as officials work on a plan to mitigate the unsafe traffic conditions in the area.
Auburn State Recreation Area Superintendent Lauren Shoemaker said on weekends during the busy time of the summer, vehicles have been lining up in a que along Foresthill Road. Visitors have been worried about the capacity issues of the Upper Lake Clementine parking lot, which holds 150 cars. Shoemaker said every weekend, ASRA officials have had to close the parking due to meeting capacity.
Sewage leak reaches Lake Tahoe and forces beach closure
(FOX40.COM) — A Lake Tahoe beach in Placer County will be closed for an undetermined amount of time after a sewage spill on Thursday night, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. At 8 p.m., a contractor working in Carnelian Bay hit a main sewer export line operated by the North Tahoe Public Utility District. […]
Folsom man arrested for attempted murder after allegedly intentionally strikes motorcyclist
FOLSOM, California — A 23-year-old Folsom man was arrested Tuesday evening after allegedly chasing and intentionally striking a motorcyclist with his SUV, police said. The incident occurred just before 8 p.m. at the intersection of East Bidwell Street and Iron Point Road, according to a press release from the Folsom Police Department. Multiple callers alerted authorities to the crash, prompting officers and emergency personnel to rush to the scene.
Terry Hanck slated for Folsom Powerhouse of Blues Sunday
Get ready to beat the heat this Sunday at Powerhouse Pub in Folsom, where blues artist Terry Hanck will be taking the stage for an afternoon of soulful tunes and electrifying saxophone solos. As temperatures soar into the triple digits across the region, there’s no better way to stay cool than with some cool blues in the air-conditioned comfort of Powerhouse.
Folsom Big Lots amongst nationwide closures
Earlier this month, retailer Big Lots announced their plans to close dozens of stores on an effort to combat financial woes. The Folsom location has now been named as one of the forthcoming closures. On Friday, many customers of the store, located at 9500 Greenback Lane in Folsom announced a...
Tevis Cup's biggest field since 2019 includes several from Placer County
68th TEVIS CUP 100 miles one day ride Start: 5:15 a.m. Saturday, July 20, at Robie Park in Truckee. Finish: Saturday night at McCann Stadium, Gold Country Fairgrounds. The 68th annual Tevis Cup comes back to Auburn this weekend, as 143 riders and their trusted steeds come to the endurance capital in hopes of earning a coveted belt buckle. Riders will begin their journey Saturday morning at Robie Park in Truckee and end at McCann Stadium at the Gold Country Fairgrounds, 100 miles away.
Jeanette Mero wins Tevis Cup, daugher Reyna finishes second
In her sixth successful ride, Jeanette Mero can finally claim the most coveted title in endurance riding: the Tevis Cup. The Mariposa, CA native completed her 100-mile journey to Auburn's McCann Stadium at 10:05 p.m. Saturday night to win the 68th Tevis Cup, finishing with a final time of 17 hours and five minutes. Mero had been a consistent top ten finisher at Tevis for several years now and won the Haggin Cup in 2021, but a first place finish had eluded her until this year.
Two earthquakes recorded in Northern California near Lake Tahoe: USGS
(FOX40.COM) –The United States Geological Survey said an earthquake hit Northern California on Saturday evening, and residents in El Dorado and Nevada counties may have felt the impact. Around 8 p.m., the USGS said a magnitude 3.4 earthquake hit about five miles southeast of Dollar Point, California, a small city about four miles north of […]
Garbage collection change coming next week
Beginning next week, some people in Folsom will experience a change in when their garbage is collected. Beginning the week of July 22nd, the City of Folsom Waste and Recycling Division is beginning new collection routes and times. The plan is to be more efficient in the way the collection process is done.
Flash Flood Warning issued in Northern California, NWS says
(FOX40.COM) — According to the National Weather Service in Sacramento, a Flash Flood Warning was issued on Saturday in Northern California. The warning was issued around 3:45 p.m. and is primarily for eastern El Dorado County. NWS said the warning will be in effect until 6:45 p.m. “The Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain […]
Northern California Prepares for Prolonged Heatwave as Sierra Crest Faces Thunderstorm Risks
Residents of Northern California, brace yourselves for continued high temperatures as the hot weather is here to stay into next week. The National Weather Service in Sacramento has released an area forecast warning of persistent heat across the region. In light of the sweltering conditions, the slight dip in temperatures this weekend may come as a welcome, albeit fleeting, reprieve. The shortwave trough clipping the northwestern edge of Northern California could stimulate a Delta breeze, subsequently bringing slight cooling. Thunderstorms also hang on the horizon, particularly along the Sierra Crest and the Coastal Range in western Shatsa/Tehama counties, with a decent probability of isolated afternoon and evening downpours.
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