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Kayakers rescue two from Lake Natoma near Folsom's Rainbow Bridge

Fellow kayakers helped two people in distress to shore near Rainbow Bridge on Sunday morning, Oct. 18, before emergency crews from four agencies could reach them. At least one person refused medical treatment.

October 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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Kayakers rescue two from Lake Natoma near Folsom's Rainbow Bridge

October 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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Sheriff charges Sacramento man in wife's death near Pollock Pines

October 19, 2026 · 2 min read

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Cool school aide may have second victim, El Dorado detectives say

October 14, 2026 · 2 min read

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NWS warns of elevated fire weather through Friday near Folsom

October 14, 2026 · 1 min read

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Cool school aide arrested on child sexual abuse material charges

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Folsom prison inmate killed after attacker escapes restraints

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