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Placer County Sheriff's arrest log: Attempted grand theft, peeking, offensive words in public
Editor’s note: Arrest reports are released by the Placer County Sheriff’s Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty. Charges can be amended or dismissed. March 31. Richard Biamonte, 50, was arrested at 11:41 a.m. on suspicion of an outside felony warrant in the 2700 block of Richardson...
Nevada County Celtic Festival moved to spring to avoid wildfires
GRASS VALLEY — A popular Northern California festival is officially moving from the fall to the spring. We're talking about the family-friendly KVMR Celtic Festival in Nevada County.With the annual threat of wildfires and billowing smoke in the county, the Celtic festival finally said enough is enough and they're making a big change."Being a festival in the fall, we were always kind of the closer of the festival season here in Grass Valley. We're now opening it," said over Celtic festival event producer Christian Gutt.After several consecutive years of horrible air quality and a cancellation two days before the festival,...
Suspect in Citrus Heights robbery series arrested
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — The suspect in a series of Citrus Heights robberies was arrested by Placer County Sheriff's deputies last week. The first robbery was reported along the 8000 block Greenback Lane. According to police, the business was robbed at gunpoint by a masked man who demanded cash and took off.
Nevada County Sheriff volunteers train for animal evacuations
(FOX40.COM) — Over 60 volunteers with Nevada County Sheriff’s Humane Emergency Animal Rescue Team (HEART) recently got hands-on training on how to safely and quickly evacuate a number of different animals in the case of an emergency or rescue, according to the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office. The volunteers met at the Nevada County Horsemen’s Facility […]
Nearly 450 lots proposed for The Ranch subdivision near Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Nearly 450 lots are being proposed as part of a subdivision project in west Placer County near Roseville. The Ranch is an approximately 221-acre project that could be located south of Vineyard Road and east of Cook Riolo Road. It's between Creekview Ranch Middle School and the Dry Creek Waste Water Treatment Facility.
Placer County to consider additional funding for Colfax Skate Park
This story was amended at 1:50 p.m. April 24, 2024, to reflect the Placer County Board of Supervisors pulling the item from the agenda. The board has not yet voted on this item. The Placer County Board of Supervisors were scheduled to consider an additional $130,000 be provided to the...
Granite Bay residents continue to oppose Placer County rezoning for low-income housing
GRANITE BAY, Calif. — In March, Placer County residents made it clear they don't want low-income housing in their backyards. Their fight continues this week. Placer County officials are looking for 19 more properties to rezone for high-density, low-income housing as part of its Housing Needs Rezone Program. The county must find more places for this kind of housing to keep local control of its land and have access to grant funding for local programs and initiatives.
Yeehaw! Gold County Pro Rodeo this weekend in Auburn
AUBURN, Calif. — Come watch professional bull riding, bronc riding, barrel racing, the Flying U Flying Cowboys and more this weekend in Auburn. The Gold County Rodeo kicks off Thursday inside the McCann Stadium at the Gold Country Fairgrounds. The festives include a dummy roping contest, food trucks and music from 6 to 8 p.m.
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