Placer County Sheriff's deputies used a grant-funded Jeep to rescue a man, passenger, and dog from a cliff's edge.

A vehicle pursuit that spanned two counties came to an end near a Roseville water park, according to the Placer County Sheriff's Office. Deputies initiated a pursuit around 3:30 p.m. on Interstate 80 in the Penryn area for reckless driving.

Gold County Wildlife Rescue in Auburn, California took in the cubs — including two sets of twins — from July 26 to July 2, the center announced, noting that each had been orphaned due to some form of human interference. The cubs will stay with the center about 10 or 11 months until they're ready to re-enter the wild, GCWR stated.

Just west of Roseville, a stretch of open fields that might seem ordinary to the average person is now permanently protected, thanks to a major land purchase aimed at preserving critical habitat for threatened species.

A new wildfire was reported today at 5:28 p.m. in Placer County, California. Gold Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

Serafini was drafted in 1992 by the Minnesota Twins. He also played for the Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, and Colorado Rockies.

The men vanished after jumping into the icy water near Soda Springs on June 18, officials said. Stockton diver Juan Heredia found them Sunday.

Stardust Fire initially started today at 1:08 p.m. in Placer County, California, an increase of two acres since the last update. At this time, details about the containment of the fire are unknown. Potential threat to life and/or property. Those who require additional time to evacuate, and those with pets and livestock should leave now.

The Sheriff's Office said they were told a 75-year-old had been out on Lower Lake Clementine all Saturday and that his boat was found at the marina near the boat ramp.

Placer County has bought 264 acres just outside the city of Roseville for conservation, using state grants. Industrial project near airport faces legal challenge What AKT is doing with 581 acres it owns in Placer County © 2025 American City Business Journals.

Congressman Kevin Kiley announced Friday that California transportation agencies had won a $22.5 million federal grant to add a third southbound lane on 1.4 miles of Highway 65 in Rocklin.