A pond just off the American River has become a hot spot for primrose, an invasive plant species. For nearly a year, the ...

Crews with the California Conservation Corp are jumping in to help remove the invasive plant around the American River.

By Maricela De La Cruz Click here for updates on this story RANCHO CORDOVA, California (KCRA) — As a heatwave hits Sacramento, people are flocking to the American River to escape the high temperatures ...

While multiple signs are displayed along the American River discouraging boating, rafting and swimming below Folsom Lake, the situation above Folsom Lake is very different. Demand is high for ...

A body found Friday in Folsom Lake was identified as that of a young man who was swept away in the American River three weeks earlier, the Placer County sheriff's office said.

Mark Baker and volunteers with the River City Waterway Alliance cleared out 36,000 pounds of trash along with the help of folks like Randy Smith. "I've been doing this for many many years," Smith ...

RANCHO CORDOVA - A kayaker is in the hospital after being rescued from the American River. Sac Metro said that 2 boats and 2 helicopters worked together to rescue the victim in Rancho Cordova on ...

The easy way Once you're ready, there are about 21 miles of river to enjoy from Sailor Bar, downstream from Nimbus Dam, to Discovery Park where the American River joins the Sacramento.

The popular American River Parkway is in its second week of flooding after heavy rains and snowmelt last week prompted state officials to release massive amounts of water from Folsom Lake ...

RANCHO CORDOVA – The American River below the Nimbus Fish Hatchery opened to steelhead fishing on Jan. 1 with surprisingly mild weather and tough fishing in cold water conditions.