The 24-year-old Sacramento woman was out with family when she waded from a shallow area into deeper, more dangerous waters without a life vest, fire officials said.

Metro Fire rescued six people from an island on the American River and highlighted the importance of preparedness.

Hundreds of people protest along the American River Parkway on Sunday, May 4, 2025, against a plan by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to remove hundreds of trees for erosion control to safeguard ...

Hundreds gathered in Sacramento on Saturday to run, bike and kayak along the American River. It's a tradition that's been ...

A woman who was playing on the edge of the American River in Carmichael died after she was swept away, officials said on Saturday.

A 24-year-old woman has died after drowning in the American River near Carmichael. Caught on camera: CEO resigns after uncomfortable moment at Coldplay concert goes viral Judge Delivers Blow to ...

A woman seen Saturday floating down the American River was pulled from the water in Carmichael and later pronounced dead. Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responders launched a “full water rescue ...

Americans plan to road trip this summer, and Sacramento’s wine, rivers and trails make it a top pick for adventure and flavor ...

Event organizers say you can still register to run, bike and paddle in The Great American Triathlon Saturday in Sacramento ...

A 24-year-old woman died over the weekend after going into the water along the American River, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said Monday. It started as a water rescue call Saturday evening ...

An adult woman was pulled from the American River in Carmichael and died despite rescue efforts from crews on Saturday afternoon. According to Sacramento Metropolitan Fire, ...

A woman has died in the hospital after being pulled from the American River in Carmichael Saturday afternoon, according to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District. Around 5:40 p.m., a park ranger ...