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Car crash reported on Highway 49 in Auburn
AUBURN, Calif. — A car crash was reported Friday morning on the Highway 49 onramp for westbound Interstate 5 in Auburn, California Highway Patrol logs show. CHP was dispatched to the crash site around 10:11 a.m. It was unclear what caused the crash, but at least two vehicles were...
Auburn arrest report: Attempted murder, 7 alcohol-related arrests
Editor’s note: Arrest reports are released by the Auburn Police Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Charges can be amended or dismissed. Whitney Lynn Gamble, 37, was arrested at 9:11 p.m. on suspicion of driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving with a blood-alcohol level above the legal limit on the 1500 block of Lincoln Way.
State Theatre receives Host Lions Higgins Award
The Auburn Host Lions presented part 2 of their annual Higgins Award – and a $4,000 check – to the Auburn State Theatre, which will be used for a ViewSonic projector and Da-Lite projector screen. Pictured from left to right are Cheryl Maki, Roy Kleger, committee chair Auburn Host Lions Higgins Award; Colleen Sands and Chris Walsh, past president Auburn Host Lions.
New life ahead for building in heart of downtown Auburn
The old Placer Savings and Loan building in the center of downtown has brighter days ahead as escrow on the building closed last week with a local business owner purchasing the property. Dallas Drake, who owns The Yeti Tavern, purchased the 8,500 square-foot property with the hope of breathing life...
Maidu's offense runs dry in 6-1 loss to Lafayette
Maidu’s run for a state championship came two games short, as the All-Star team made up of 10-and-11-year olds lost to Lafayette, 6-1, on Thursday night in Chico. Playing their sixth game in six days, Maidu had to have been a bit fatigued, not to mention much deeper into their pitching pool, while Lafayette was playing only their fourth game of the tournament having no games on Monday and Wednesday.
Legislation introduced to rename Auburn VA clinic in honor of Lou Conter
Congressman Kevin Kiley introduced a bill Wednesday to rename an Auburn Veterans Affairs (VA) facility after the late Navy Lieutenant Commander Lou Conter. Conter, a Grass Valley native, was the last survivor of the bombing of the USS Arizona during the attack on Pearl Harbor, and passed away at his Grass Valley home surrounded by family on April 1. He was 102 years old.
Visitors to Auburn's Upper Clementine Lake will need reservations for weekends, holidays
AUBURN — A popular place to cool off in Auburn will require reservations for weekends and holidays.A quiet place along the river isn't so quiet anymore. The word has gotten out about Upper Clementine Lake this summer and it's causing some problems."Tent to tent to tent, like you can barely get in," Auburn resident Katherin Znakovsky said. "So if you get here late, you're done."The Auburn State Recreation Area was forced to close last week due to unsafe traffic conditions. Cars illegally parked on the road, people crossed on a blind turn and drivers made illegal u-turns into oncoming traffic.In response, Upper Lake Clementine will transition to day-use reservations only on weekends and holidays—and they must be made at least one day in advance.Auburn State Recreation Area officials said that they had been relying on local agencies and the California Highway Patrol to help make the area safer, but the increase in visitors is too much.Locals who frequent the lake to cool down are frustrated."So if you can't get a reservation, it's a bummer," Znakovsky said. "So we're definitely not happy about it."If you'd like to make a reservation, you have to do it over the phone at (530) 885-4527.
Maidu reaches state championship game
The little league state tournament for 10-11-year-olds has been whittled down to just two teams, Maidu and Lafayette, who were to play Thursday in Chico for the championship. If Maidu wins, there will one final game Friday, winner take all. On Wednesday, Maidu defeated the only team that has beaten...
Sewage Spill in Lake Tahoe; Tevis Cup Mourns Loss of Two Horses; Trail Conflicts Prompt New Initiative; More
At approximately 8 p.m. on July 18, a private contractor working in Carnelian Bay struck the North Tahoe Public Utility District’s main sewer export pipeline. Sewage from the pipeline overflowed into the nearby parking lot and reached Lake Tahoe. The pipeline has been repaired. Placer County Environmental Health, the...
70-year-old hiker reunited with family after 5 days missing in mountains
HOMEWOOD, Calif. (TMX) - A 70-year-old man was found alive and well Wednesday after being missing for five days in the Sierra Nevada mountains, officials said. Warren Elliott went missing on Friday, July 19, when he went for what he believed would be a short walk in an area he was familiar with, but a wrong turn sent him miles from his campsite in Rubicon Springs, the Placer County Sheriff’s Office said.
Placer Vineyards Plan Begins Vertical Construction
The massive Placer County master plan “Placer Vineyards” has started to rise from the ground, marking a significant development milestone that is set to impact nearby communities, including Rio Linda and the Elverta Villages project. Homebuilder Lennar Corp. has begun the senior housing community Heritage Placer Vineyards with...
Incident Update #5 – Wednesday, July 24 – Carnelian Bay Sewer Spill
Health Advisory still in effect and Carnelian Bay beaches remain closed due to elevated bacteria levels. This is an update for Wednesday, July 24, 2024, for the Carnelian Bay Sewer Spill incident that occurred on Thursday evening, July 18, 2024, as a result of a private contractor striking the North Tahoe Public Utility District’s (NTPUD) main sewer export pipeline.
Colfax continues discussion on short-term rentals
The Colfax City Council reopened the public hearing Wednesday in its consideration of an ordinance that would allow for a permitting process for short-term rentals within city limits. The adoption of the ordinance was initially scheduled for June 26, but the council requested the item be continued to a future...
Sacramento Valley Under Red Flag Warning Amid Critical Fire Conditions and Park Fire Battle
The National Weather Service in Sacramento has flagged a critical fire weather situation, issuing a Red Flag Warning for the Sacramento Valley and nearby regions until 11 PM tonight. The alert underscores the persisting peril of wildfire escalation fueled by low humidity and strengthening southerly winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Cruisers Academy offers healing power through sailing
TAHOE CITY, Calif. – Eight years ago Capt. Brady Trautman and his brother were hiring crew to cross the Atlantic Ocean to Brazil from Cape Town, South Africa, when Capt. Alex Blue came aboard. “We have been together ever since,” Trautman said. “We’ve lived together since the day we...
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