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Auburn small businesses feel pinch; 4 are closing amid a tough economy
Four Auburn businesses will close their doors in the next few weeks as small businesses report struggles with fewer shoppers. US Artisan Market, Typewriter + Moss, Auburn Aid Station and Lucky J’s Pizza recently announced plans to close in the coming weeks, with Encore Music Center potentially closing if it cannot find an alternative location.
Two men caught assaulting a woman in Yuba County, police say
(FOX40.COM) — Two men who were caught red-handed assaulting a woman were arrested, according to the Wheatland Police Department. Around 5:40 a.m. on Wednesday, the Wheatland Police Department responded to Bear Ridge Apartments, located at 1969 Spenceville Road, for a report of a woman being assaulted. Upon arrival, an officer said two men were “actively […]
A Granite Bay underground house is up for sale. Take a peek inside
GRANITE BAY, Calif. — A new Northern California listing is the perfect pad for anyone who's getting a little tired of living above ground. An underground house in Granite Bay just hit the market. The three-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom house offers sustainable living for those who want to reduce their carbon...
Final preparations underway ahead of Loomis Costco opening
LOOMIS, Calif. — The new Costco in Loomis is set to open May 23, about a month later than the previously scheduled opening date. With just a week until the opening, final preparations are underway. Loomis Town Manager Wes Heathcock told ABC10 the town and Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce are coordinating a ribbon-cutting ceremony the morning of the opening.
Walmart issues layoff notices and will close 8 stores: Here’s the full list
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Walmart has announced plans to shutter eight stores across four states in the coming months. According to Business Insider, the corporation recently issued layoff notices at the affected locations, which the company said were not meeting financial performance expectations. In total, 1,049 employees will be impacted by closures in various communities, including: Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Towson, Maryland, and Columbus, Ohio, as reported by the media outlet.
Alleged attempted bank robber arrested
A Placerville man was arrested by sheriff's deputies Thursday morning following an investigation into a recent attempted bank robbery in El Dorado Hills. The afternoon of May 10, a man entered an El Dorado Savings Bank in El Dorado Hills while wearing a mask; he threatened violence while demanding money from a teller, according to an El Dorado County Sheriff's Office press release. The man fled the scene before law enforcement arrived. It is unknown if the suspect left the scene with stolen money, as few details about the incident have been made available by EDSO officials in order to maintain "the integrity of the ongoing investigation," according to the release. Officials did confirm no one was hurt and the suspect acted alone.
Yuba County man pleads guilty to COVID-19 relief fraud, to pay back millions taken
WHEATLAND, Calif. — A Yuba County man pleaded guilty to submitting false claims for COVID-19 pandemic tax credits Friday, according to the United States Attorney's Office Eastern District of California. Jason Toland, 43 years old and from Wheatland, tried to get more than $13.4 million in COVID relief funds...
Suspected DUI driver crashes into vehicles at Roseville used car dealership
ROSEVILLE — A driver suspected of being under the influence of drugs crashed into several cars at a Roseville dealership earlier this week, police said Thursday.It happened Tuesday night at the Roseville Auto Center used car dealership on Riverside Drive after the business had closed.After crashing into the vehicles in the lot, the suspect called police to report he had been run off the road. Surveillance footage from the area showed no other vehicles were involved, the Roseville Police Department said.Responding officers then took the suspect into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence. His name has not yet been released.No injuries were reported in the collisions.
Teen injured after officer fatally shoots family dog outside Auburn home
AUBURN, California (KCRA) -- An officer shot and killed a dog that ran outside from a family home on Friday, while responding to the report of a missing teenager, according to the Auburn Police Department. The teenager was also injured in the incident. Officials said the officer responded to the...
Domino effect of coastal pelican problem hits rescues as far inland as Auburn
As stranded pelicans continue to be reportedly starving along the California coastline, wildlife rescues far from the front lines are now dealing with the ripple effect in response to this crisis. Last week, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed reports of an unusually high number of brown pelicans,...
Day hiker: Weimar Institute: A maze of trails, and an old cemetery
Ever wondered about the Weimar Institute just off Interstate 80 at the West Paoli exit? I can tell you there are public trails and more if you want to take a peek inside. The Weimar Institute is a private college highlighting traditional Seventh-day Adventist principles of health and education. Exercise being one of the core principles, the grounds have a maze of trails open to the public. The Meadow Vista Trails Association offers a map of the trails you can find online.
Auburn Arts Commission kicks off Summer Concert Series on May 24
The Auburn Arts Commission is kicking off its annual Summer Concert Series at the Auburn School Park Preserve on Friday. The season starts with "Shakespeare in the Park: A Comedy of Errors" from the Take Note Troupe on May 24 and 25 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The public is...
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