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Two arrested after children found with ‘access to fentanyl,’ sheriff’s office says
(FOX40.COM) — Three children were taken into protective custody after detectives conducting a search warrant at a Roseville apartment found that they had “access to fentanyl and other narcotics paraphernalia,” and two men were arrested in connection with the find, according to the Placer County Sheriff’s Office. The agency said that law enforcement from Placer […]
Placer County Navy League to hear from EV Cain Service Club at next meeting
The Placer County Council of the Navy League welcomes to its dinner meeting of May 20 the leadership and representatives from the E.V. Cain Middle School Service Club, led by Staff Advisor Nicole Schichtel and Brooke Webber. Navy League member Shirley Paris is the Auburn Host Lions advisor to the...
IT employees at ski resort help Nevada County deputy track down stolen snowboards
(FOX40.COM) — With the help of Boreal Mountain’s information technology employees, the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office was able to return a stolen snowboard to a Soda Springs man and recover another stolen snowboard, according to the sheriff’s office. In January, the man had his board stolen from the ski resort, which the sheriff’s office said […]
Mother’s Day events in Placer County
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — Mother's Day is quickly approaching and if you don't already have plans, here's a list of some of the activities happening in Placer County. Lone Buffalo Vineyards is hosting a pop-up brunch with a bottomless brunch-cuterie bar. It's at 7505 Wise Rd. in Auburn. There will be live music by Nathan North. It's Sunday, May 12 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and there are two seatings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Walk-ins welcome for open seating after 3:30 p.m. Find more information on prices and tickets HERE.
Tahoe murder case involving former MLB player will go to trial
A Placer County judge determined there is enough evidence for Dan Serafini, 50, and Samantha Scott, 33, to stand trial on murder charges. On Thursday, the judge ordered that the pair would remain behind bars until the trial. Serafini and Scott are accused of shooting Serafini's in-laws at their Lake...
Explore Outdoors: Soda Springs store tied to mysterious Stetson hat
A stop at the historic Soda Springs General Store store on Donner Pass Road is more than a chance to grab a snack while exploring the Sierra. It's also a chance to relive the tale of a notorious couple and a signature Stetson hat that seemingly disappeared. "I think because...
Colfax Soroptimist honors 2024 award winners
The Colfax Soroptimist Club recently held a celebration dinner to present the club’s 2024 awards honoring women and girls. The Violet Richardson Award is named after Violet Richardson, the president of the first Soroptimist Club in Alameda County in 1921. As a volunteer service organization, Soroptimists believe that by acknowledging a young woman’s volunteer service, she will grow up to be an active and contributing adult.
Growing gratitude and compassion with Grateful Bears – it’s possible
After asking if something is possible, and finding the answer is yes, it’s possible, the next thing to do is follow through, according to Douglas Bratt, resident of Nevada City, children’s book author, and co-founder of the Grateful Bears Project. For Douglas Bratt following through began with writing...
Auburn Hammond House placed on Placer historic register
One of the historic Hammond houses was placed on Placer County’s Register of Cultural and Historic Resources during the Board of Supervisors meeting Tuesday. Kally Kedinger-Cecil, senior planner for Placer County, shared the home, referred to as Hammond House #1, was built in 1927 by Lester Hammond Sr., who learned masonry skills while waiting to come home after serving in World War I, and constructed with railroad ties and later faced with rock. To build the home, located at 460 Old Airport Road in Auburn, Hammond sourced materials from local mines.
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