The scheduled Drone Light show scheduled for the kickoff of the state fair this weekend has been called off due to technical problems. The company running the show had some technical problems but has reported they are fixed, however officials have decided to replace the drone show with fireworks this…
A man was killed last night on Greenback Blvd and Sunrise Mall after firing on police shortly after an incident that started at 7:30 p.m. in the Macyas Parking lot. Police K-9 was also shot in the incident and its handler was also shot but not injured. The shooter described…
Placer county Sheriffas have gone high tech with a drone or as they label it an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) that is designed to give deputies an aerial look at anything they need to see to assist them in doing their assigned duties. The UAS program will NOT be utilized…
The 2019 California State Fair starts on July 12th, four days from now, and lasts through July 28th. Drone light shows will be featured every Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights starting at 10 p.m. at the Miller Lite Racetrack Grandstands, a new feature. Tuesdays are Kids Free Days and $2…
Nevada authorities are cracking down on public nudity on their side of lake Tahoe. Washoe County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Bob Harmon says the increase enforcement of clothing rules was prompted by an encounter deputies had with nude sunbathers recently. Nude men at Creek Beach made inappropriate and lewd gestures at…
The Placer County Supervisors will discuss at their regular scheduled meeting Tuesday, A sending a letter to California State Insurance commissioner Ricardo Lara expressing concern over affordability and availability of Fire Insurance for the homeowners residing in Placer County. The letter will request a voice by the county and local…
PLACER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: We are devastated by the unexpected passing of Sgt. Michael Lyke. Sgt. Lyke was an exceptional member of the Placer County Sheriffas Office family. He began his career with PCSO in 1996, and worked numerous assignments including corrections, patrol and investigations. Sgt. Lyke also held assignments…
Two years after the disastrous Oroville Dam spillway collapse which caused flooding fears and an evacuation of over 200 thousand residents, the Oroville dam was opened this weekend to the public. People can now walk and bike the one mile road across the dam crest, however vehicles are not…
Two rocks in El Dorado County and in El Dorado Hills have come into play between people who care and others that are haters of police. On June 21st, two rocks on El Dorado Blvd were painted in honor of fallen police office Tara OaSullivan who was shot and killed…
Placer County Supervisors approved a new budget yesterday for fiscal year July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 which is 10.4 million dollars less than this yearas budget. The new approved budget will be 960 million dollars for this fiscal year. The budget this year covers general operating costs, Services…