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Pigs ran loose along Interstate 80 in Placer County after truck overturns, snarling traffic

Pigs ran loose along Interstate 80 in Placer County after truck overturns, snarling traffic

June 23, 2026June 23, 2026 · Sacramento, California Local News

Pigs ran loose along Interstate 80 in Placer County after truck overturns, snarling traffic AUDIO ISSUES WITH MELANIE, SO MAYBE WE CAN GET THAT FIXED. BUT WE’RE GOING…

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I-80, Highway 50 open with chain controls as snow blankets region

February 18, 2026February 19, 2026 · San Francisco, California Local News

The major thoroughfares through Northern California’s high country were seeing extended closures as extreme weather blankets the region. Highway 50 reopened Wednesday morning, but officials cautioned that conditions…

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Northern California storm coverage: Zero-visibility snow shuts down I-80, Highway 50

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 · Sacramento, California Local News

A storm that is dumping piles of Sierra snow and soaking rain on the Northern California region is expected to bring more on Tuesday.The KCRA 3 weather team…

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Roseville man becomes first in Placer County to die from West Nile virus this year

October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 · Sacramento, California Local News

A Roseville man has become the first person to die this season from West Nile virus in Placer County, the Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District said Monday.“We’re…

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‘Transparency is important to us’: Placer County Elections Office opens to voters

‘Transparency is important to us’: Placer County Elections Office opens to voters

November 3, 2024November 3, 2024 · Sacramento, California Local News

Election offices across Northern California are preparing for a rush of voters, with Election Day in just three days. Many offices have taken extra steps to ensure transparency…

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Placer County police search for missing 82-year-old woman with ‘severe memory loss’

Placer County police search for missing 82-year-old woman with ‘severe memory loss’

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 · Sacramento, California Local News

(FOX40.COM) — Placer County law enforcement is asking for the public’s assistance to find a missing 82-year-old woman who is at risk because of severe memory loss. Karen…

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CHP motorcyclist seriously injured in Placer County after driver runs red light and hits him

CHP motorcyclist seriously injured in Placer County after driver runs red light and hits him

May 3, 2024May 3, 2024 · Sacramento, California Local News

A California Highway Patrol motorcyclist is seriously injured after a driver who ran a red light hit them in Placer County, officials said.The crash happened around 6:35 a.m.…

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Northern California fentanyl dealer convicted of murder receives 15-year sentence

Northern California fentanyl dealer convicted of murder receives 15-year sentence

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 · Sacramento, California Local News

(FOX40.COM) — The Placer County Sheriff’s Office said on Thursday that the second fentanyl-related murder sentence in California has officially been delivered to a man who was found…

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Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in the Sierra blocked due to jackknifed big rig

Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in the Sierra blocked due to jackknifed big rig

April 4, 2024April 4, 2024 · Sacramento, California Local News

Westbound Interstate 80 traffic in Placer County is blocked after a crash involving multiple big rigs, officials said Thursday.Traffic cameras show one of the big rigs in the…

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Second man accused of stealing ,000 worth of SPAM meat in Placer County arrested

Second man accused of stealing $9,000 worth of SPAM meat in Placer County arrested

April 2, 2024April 2, 2024 · Sacramento, California Local News

(FOX40.COM) — A second man accused of stealing $9,000 worth of SPAM, groceries, and alcohol from a local store was arrested after police used his ankle monitor data…

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House fires occur across multiple counties over the weekend

House fires occur across multiple counties over the weekend

March 10, 2024March 10, 2024 · Sacramento, California Local News

(FOX40.COM) — Between Saturday night and Sunday morning, multiple fire agencies were called upon to tend to structure fires in Placer, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin counties. According to…

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Man who murdered waitress at Roseville restaurant sentenced 55 years to life

Man who murdered waitress at Roseville restaurant sentenced 55 years to life

March 4, 2024March 4, 2024 · Sacramento, California Local News

(FOX40.COM) — A man who walked into a Placer County restaurant and murdered his ex-fiancé who worked there as a server was sentenced on Monday. In June of…

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