Sacramento Metro Fire crews performed a helicopter rescue of an endurance runner who broke his leg on Razorback Ridge Trail, ...

Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Lakeridge A new wildfire was reported today at 12:40 p.m. in Placer County, California. Lakeridge Fire has been burning on private land.

Initial location: Placer County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: Meadow A new wildfire was reported today at 1:11 p.m. in Placer County, California. Meadow Fire has been burning on private land.

Initial location: Placer County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: PLACER A new wildfire was reported today at 2:27 p.m. in Placer County, California. PLACER Fire has been burning on private land.

Initial location: Placer County, Calif. Fire type: Wildfire Fire name: PLACER A new wildfire was reported today at 2:27 p.m. in Placer County, California. PLACER Fire has been burning on private land.

Construction to reduce congestion on Highway 65 in Placer County will start in spring 2027.

SODA SPRINGS — One of east Idaho’s most unique attractions has fizzled out for the summer. The Soda Springs Geyser, renowned for its timed eruptions of blasting carbonated water, is currently ...

SODA SPRINGS — The famous Soda Springs geyser is expected to resume its regular eruptions before the end of summer after being shut down for the past few months due to maintenance issues.

Two men are behind bars in Placer County suspected of human trafficking of minors for sex after a nearly year-long investigation by Placer County Sheriff’s deputies.

Two Men Arrested for Human Trafficking of Minors July 18, 2025 – Placer County Sheriff’s Office officials report that after a months-long investigation 24-year-old Jonathan Green and 25-year ...