The Auburn Police Department is seeking information related to a Wells Fargo robbery Wednesday morning. APD received a call reporting an armed robbery at the bank, located at 338 Elm Avenue, at 9:08 a.m. The police department reported preliminary information indicates two adult men entered the bank, displayed a firearm, stole cash and fled in a vehicle. No injuries were reported.

(FOX40.COM) — The Auburn Police Department is working with the FBI in investigating an armed robbery at a local bank, according to police. Sometime around 9 a.m., two armed men wearing ski masks walked into the Wells Fargo off Elm Avenue and demanded everyone get on the ground. Demands were made for the bankers to […]

A man was arrested on suspicion of grand theft after deputies served a search warrant in El Dorado Hills.

The 17-year-old and a man were shot dead after a party late Sunday, say police. A girl, 17, was also wounded

Placer County officials successfully prevented a convicted pedophile from receiving an early release for his crimes. Convicted pedophile Guillermo Quintanilla, 42, formerly of Roseville, appeared before the Board of Parole on Thursday October 24 and was denied parole for the second time in two years. In 2009, Quintanilla pled guilty...

FOLSOM, Calif. — A man was arrested on suspicion of abuse Friday in Folsom, authorities said. Just after 8 a.m., officers responded to a reported assault along Humbug Creek Trail in the area of East Bidwell Street and Creekside Drive, according to the Folsom Police Department. Albert Schadwillv, 50,...

ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A bicyclist has died after being hit by a car in Roseville Tuesday afternoon. According to the Roseville Police Department, the crash happened around Harding and Douglas boulevards around 3 p.m. It’s not clear what led up to the crash, but police say the driver stayed...

(FOX40.COM) — A person running through traffic on State Route 65 in Placer County caused a major rollover crash on Wednesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol. Just after 7 a.m., officers received reports of a person running on the southbound side of traffic north of Sunset Boulevard near Rocklin. An oncoming fully loaded […]

Editor’s note: Arrest reports are released by the Placer County Sheriff’s Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Charges can be amended or dismissed. Oct. 20. Anzelika Ratkevica, 53, was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest and trespassing. Gloria Ruiz Valdez, 45, was arrested on suspicion of...

During its Oct. 22 meeting, the Placerville City Council started the first steps of a process that will set a cap on how many businesses can sell tobacco in the city, mirroring a similar decision made the same day by the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors. County and city...

ROCKLIN, CA — “Early Sunday morning, Officer Velasco was on patrol when he observed a vehicle driving recklessly near Sunset Blvd. and Stanford Ranch Road. The vehicle ran a red light and was clocked at over 90 MPH!. After the occupants made suspicious movements during the attempted stop,...

An Irish pub in Folsom has sadly announced that it is closing its doors for good. Dolan’s Bar and Grill announced on Facebook on Wednesday October 30, that they are closing. The establishment is located at 199 Blue Ravine Road, in the Natoma Junction Plaza. “With a sad and...

21st Annual Folsom Fall Festival takes over Prairie City Stadium. Music lovers fans of live entertainment, marching band style, are in for a treat this weekend as the 21st Annual Folsom Fall Festival takes center stage at Prairie City Stadium. The event, hosted by the Folsom High School Music Boosters, will feature some of Northern California’s most talented high school marching bands and color guards in a night of fierce competition and musical artistry.

NORTH AUBURN, Calif. — A car crash was reported in the North Auburn area of Placer County, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched around 10:59 a.m. to Grass Valley Highway and Luther Road. It was unclear what caused the crash, but up to three vehicles were involved...

(FOX40.COM) — Trader Joe’s has announced the anticipated opening of their second Roseville location. On Thursday, the popular grocery store will open its newest Northern California location at 12061 Fairway Drive. At 8 a.m. a ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held for the 10,000 sq. ft store. Along with offering a new location for fantastic of […]

CALAVERAS COUNTY, Calif. — Thousands of PG&E customers in two California counties were without power on Tuesday, after a car crashed into a pole. The crash happened around 3:16 p.m. in the area of Highway 26 and Paloma Road, PG&E said. The utility company said the crash initially impacted...

A fungus, which is deadly for bats, has been detected in several counties in Northern California, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife reported. The fungus, pseudogymnoascus destructans, is responsible for white-nose syndrome, which causes bats to awaken prematurely during winter months when food and water resources are scarce, leading to starvation and dehydration.

FOLSOM, Calif. — A Folsom City Council candidate was allegedly threatened Thursday in response to her volunteer's campaign practices. She and another candidate have also been the target of sexist or racist remarks during the race for council, they said. Someone allegedly recorded a voicemail for Barbara Leary, who’s...

Are you in a Foresthill Firewise Community? Then it’s time for your community’s annual renewal so you can get your certificate to give to your insurance broker. Part of being a recognized Firewise USA® site is reporting the ongoing work residents complete each year to reduce their wildfire risks while addressing the areas and priorities identified in their community’s wildfire assessment. Every November, participating sites must submit an annual application to maintain their “in-good-standing” status.

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has been awarded a $1 million grant for dual-band radios. The funding was secured with the assistance of Representative Kevin Kiley to improve public safety communication across Placer. The Sheriff’s Office confirmed the funding will be used to purchase 113 dual-band radios. Law...