Report Finds California Has Fifth-Most Polluted Water In U.S.A new report is painting a dire picture of California's waterways. In fact, it shows the state has some of the highest levels of water pollution in the country.
Local Family Works To Restore Generational Legacy By Reclaiming Lost Land In ColomaNestled on the American River is the tiny town of Coloma, known for its Gold Rush history, but there is a piece of the story one family says is missing.
Sacramento Flood Control Project Along American River Raises Community ConcernsFlooding fears are leading to a fight to preserve the beauty along the American River, but new work to prevent catastrophic flooding in Sacramento is raising some environmental concerns.
$12M In Improvements Coming To Lower American River ParkwayThe lower American River Parkway is getting about $12 million in state funding for significant public access improvements.
Rafting Companies And Businesses Who Benefit From Rafting Worried About Impact Of Caldor Fire As It Flares Up Again
Boaters On American River Rescued After Boat Catches FireSacramento Fire Department personnel came to the rescue of two boaters on the American River Sunday evening.
Sacramento Declares Stage 2 Water Alert, Asks People To Cut Use By 15%The City of Sacramento on Tuesday declared a "Stage 2 Water Alert" calling on residents to reduce water usage by 15% to relieve pressure on the Lower American River and Folsom Reservoir as the state continue's to experience extreme drought conditions.
Lost And Found: American River Divers Reunite Man With Lost Prosthetic LegWatches, phones and jewelry are among the things the American River Lost and Found divers are used to stumbling upon – but some dives reveal rare discoveries. Earlier this week, Karl Bly and Matt Spruitenburg came across a prosthetic leg.
Memorial Day Melt: Heatwave Hits The Sacramento Region EarlyThe Sacramento region is dealing with a mini-heatwave as many residents headed out for what feels like the first real holiday since the start of the pandemic.
Sacramento Crowds Took To The River On First 100-Degree Day Of The YearIt's definitely not easy to escape the heat, but we found people trying their best. Whether you're on the water or it's on you, people were doing whatever they can to cool off.
‘Better Safe Than Sorry’: First Responders Stress Life Jacket Use Along Area Waterways As Memorial Day ApproachesLocal authorities are ramping up for a busy boat and swim season in preparation for Memorial Day. But, post-pandemic, they say there are a couple more factors that could make cooling off more dangerous.
'Like Some Sea Creature From The Deep': Vampire Fish Making Comeback To American RiverA strange underwater creature known as the vampire fish is making a comeback to the American River.
Grant High School Senior Melino Liu Drowns; Family Deals With Second Drowning Death In Recent YearsTragedy struck twice for a local family that is now grieving the second loss of a son who drowned.
Teen Who Drowned While Swimming In American River IdentifiedThe body of a teenage boy who went missing while swimming in the American River Saturday has been located and identified.