A new prescribed burn, called ARRD PILES-H4-NORTHFORK/19 RD RX, was initiated today at 8:28 a.m. in Placer County, California ...

A new wildfire was reported today at 8:22 a.m. in Placer County, California. The wildfire has been burning on private land.

Concerns are growing in Placer County over the possible placement of a convicted sexually violent predator.

A vehicle crashed into a tree and caught fire near Wise Road and Lincoln Sheridan Boulevard, leaving one person seriously ...

The body of a hiker missing in Placer County since Friday was recovered on Monday, according to the sheriff's office.

Several agencies in Placer County have been searching for a missing hiker in the Auburn State Recreation Area for days.

One person was hospitalized with severe injuries early Saturday morning after authorities were dispatched to a car that ...

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office continues its search for a missing hiker who was last seen in the Colfax area. Video Above ...

The Placer County Sheriff’s Office has located the body of the hiker who went missing on Friday in the area of Codfish Falls ...

A 54-year-old man is in custody after allegedly opening fire on a Contra Costa County sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop ...

Related: Placer County Sheriff Reports Search for Missing Female Hiker in the Codfish Falls Trail Area of Colfax ...

January 6, 2026 – Placer County Sheriff's Office officials report that the body of missing hiker, 40-year-old Eryn VanAcker has been located. It is believed she went into the water and was swept away ...