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Iconic caboose moves through streets of historic Colfax

I had the chance to witness something I've never seen before, nor ever really thought I'd see. A more than 100-year-old train caboose rolled through the streets of Colfax, instead of on rails, as part of a relocation process to the 1905 depot across the street Thursday morning. Since 1969, the SP #863 wooden caboose has been a visual symbol of Colfax's railroad history at its perch on the corner of Grass Valley and Main Street. As part of a plan to move it to a more accessible spot at the depot, a team from Scott's Heavy Towing lifted the caboose onto wheels to make the delicate move.

Colfax, CA · 2d
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San Francisco Chronicle

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I-80 westbound over Sierra reopens

Interstate 80 westbound has reopened over Donner Summit after having been closed at the Nevada state line earlier due to snow. The road briefly reopened eastbound but closed again due to spinouts.

Colfax, CA · 19h

CBS Sacramento

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Rats found inside Kings Beach Safeway

The Kings Beach Safeway must undergo pest treatment, deep cleaning and another health inspection before reopening.

Kings Beach, CA · 3d

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Placerville Council Rejects Appeal, Lets Nugent House Vinyl Upgrades Stand

Nugent House — Approximate Site of Historic-Preservation Dispute. Placerville City Council voted 5-0 to deny an appeal from preservation advocate Marilyn Gillham and uphold city approval of exterior renovations at the Nugent House, a roughly 1897 residence on Bedford Avenue that some locals know as the Christmas House. The vote closed out a dispute over whether the property's historical status should have forced the use of period-appropriate wood materials instead of the synthetic shutters, trim and fencing that have already gone up.

Placerville, CA · 21h
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FOX40

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Gambler wins $1.25M jackpot on Friday the 13th

(FOX40.COM) — Although Friday the 13th is a day often associated with bad lucky, the fortunes of one gambler at a Sacramento-area casino were anything but unlucky today. A guest at Thunder Valley Casino Resort won more than $1.25 million playing a penny slot machine Friday morning, the casino announced in a news release. The […]

Lincoln, CA · 1d

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Nevada City Plans Pile Burning in Deer Creek Canyon

NEVADA CITY – Nevada City’s Office of Emergency Services plans to begin burning piles of cut vegetation in Deer Creek Canyon and on city-owned open space the week of November 16. Work will continue through mid-December as weather permits, according to the city’s November 13 announcement. The...

Nevada City, CA · 1d

The Sacramento Bee

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Virus found in California for first time after 220 fish die at Nevada County lake

A virus linked to the deaths of about 220 fish at a Nevada County lake was detected in California for the first time, the state Department of Fish and Wildlife said. “This is a sobering discovery given how widely distributed largemouth bass are in California, how popular they are as a sport fish and their economic importance to our rural communities,” said Jay Rowan, the agency's fisheries branch chief, in a Thursday news release. About 220 fish, mostly largemouth bass but also some bluegill, died at Lake of the Pines in September, and tests confirmed the presence of largemouth bass virus, officials said. The virus does not pose a health risk to humans or other warm-blooded animals, the agency said. Officials had not determined how the virus reached the lake. The virus can be introduced “from contaminated equipment, infected baitfish, stocking infected largemouth bass and introducing other carrier species that are infected.” The virus poses no health risks to people who eat infected fish or swim in or drink infected water, the agency said. The agency urged residents to help prevent the virus from spreading by avoiding the transfer of fish between bodies of water and cleaning, draining and drying

Nevada County, CA · 2d

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Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub in Downtown Placerville Changing Owners

Powell’s Steamer Co. & Pub, a longtime seafood and American restaurant on Main Street in downtown Placerville, is changing ownership. State records show that Vincent Richardson is taking over the restaurant at 425 Main St., and the transfer is still pending. The pending records list the business under the...

Placerville, CA · 1d

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More California Communities Becoming ‘Bear Country’ as Black Bears Seen in Lower Elevations

More California Communities Becoming ‘Bear Country’ as Black Bears Seen in Lower Elevations. California’s black bears are on the move and turning up in some surprising places. In early August, a yearling black bear was spotted within the Roseville and Rocklin city limits in Placer County. Earlier...

California · 22h

The Sacramento Bee

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Rocklin approves 281 apartments despite parking concerns. Here's what changed

A divided Rocklin City Council approved a 281-unit affordable housing project Tuesday, capping a contentious review process marked by neighborhood opposition, parking disputes and concerns about the city's limited authority under state housing laws. The council voted 3-2 to approve the Midas Apartments, with Mayor Bass and Councilmember Ken Broadway opposed. The approval included several changes to the development plan, including a restriction preventing non-emergency vehicles from exiting the property onto Midas Avenue. The project includes 278 affordable apartments for households earning between 30% and 70% of the area median income, along with three manager units. Parking remained one of the biggest concerns throughout the review process. Under Rocklin’s parking standards, the development would normally require 578 spaces. The approved plan instead provides 401, with adjustments permitted as long as the total remains at least 397. The developer previously added 25 parking spaces after an August council meeting by reducing some planned landscaping. Why the city cannot require more parking The project is located about 0.39 miles from the Rocklin Amtrak station. Under Assembly Bill 2097, which took effect in 2023, cities generally cannot require minimum parking for qualifying developments within a half-mile of certain public transit stops. Although the

Rocklin, CA · 2d

California Housing Market News

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El Dorado Hills prices slide back to where they stood five years ago

Home prices in El Dorado Hills fell 5.2% year-over-year in the three months ending October 2026, according to Redfin data. The median sale price was $928,354, down from…

El Dorado Hills, CA · 2d

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Grocery Outlet Planning Lincoln Store at Ferrari Pavilion

Grocery Outlet is preparing to open a store in Lincoln, at the northeast corner of Ferrari Ranch Road and Lincoln Boulevard, in the new Ferrari Pavilion shopping center. The discount grocery chain is the anchor of the center, which is targeted for completion this month, though a store opening date hasn’t been announced.

Lincoln, CA · 23h

California Housing Market News

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Granite Bay homes now wait longer for buyers, even as prices climb

Homes in Granite Bay took noticeably longer to find buyers this fall. The median home sold in 47 days during the three months ending October 2026, up 14.6%…

Granite Bay, CA · 2d

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El Dorado Hills to Remove Park Lights After Seniors' Lawsuit Settlement

The towering lights that once blazed over Heritage Park's tennis and pickleball courts in El Dorado Hills are coming down for good, after the El Dorado Hills Community Services District settled a lawsuit brought by residents of a nearby senior community who said the glare was wrecking their sleep. The fight has dragged on for years, but under the settlement terms, the lights are headed for removal, and the district is on the hook for tens of thousands of dollars in legal costs.

El Dorado Hills, CA · 1d

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Nevada County Animal Shelter Plan Opens for Review

GRASS VALLEY – Nevada County’s proposed animal shelter on La Barr Meadows Road would bring animal housing, adoptions, and veterinary care together at a new county-owned facility. The county is taking public comments on its environmental study, and its facilities plan puts estimated completion in 2029. The proposal...

Nevada County, CA · 22h

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Wildcats Advance In Playoff Victory

Sonora, CA—The Sonora Wildcats won their Friday night playoff game against the Oakmont Vikings 35-21 on a cold, wet night at Dunlavy Field. The first half was a back-and-forth affair with both teams trading blows on offense. Oakmont struck first, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. Sonora answered with a touchdown of their own, then took the lead after a stop on defense. The Vikings answered with a touchdown on their next drive, tying the game with 53 seconds remaining in the half. A big return by George Renault got the Wildcats deep into Oakmont territory and allowed them to take a 21-14 lead into the half. The Vikings opened the third quarter with a commanding drive deep into Wildcat territory, but a clutch interception by Jeremy Snyder ended the threat. Sonora marched down the field for another touchdown and never looked back, closing out the scoring with another touchdown from Renault to put the game away.

Sonora, CA · 7h

The Coconut Mama

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Baba’s Hot Chicken opening 3 new locations in California (38 around the U.S.)

Baba’s Hot Chicken is planning three more restaurants in California, with Irvine, Roseville and Napa on the list. The Riverside-born chain is joining a state where other fried-chicken brands are…

California · 6d

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Impending storm cancels Hangtown 100 at Placerville Speedway

With wet weather forecasted for this weekend, Hangtown 100 officials have made the decision to cancel both nights of racing scheduled for this Friday and Saturday at Placerville Speedway. “With how the forecast looks for this weekend we wanted to make an early decision since people are traveling from all...

Placerville, CA · 3d

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You Haven’t Had A Real Glazed Donut Until You’ve Tried The Ones At This California Bakery

Somewhere in Rocklin, there’s a strip mall that quietly outperforms every fancy bakery in the state. It doesn’t have a line around the block or a hashtag, it just has really, really good donuts. You’ve probably driven past this place a dozen times without noticing it. That’s...

Rocklin, CA · 2d

The Cool Down

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California renter's electric bill hit $625 for 100 square feet, then utility refunded over $1,000

"It didn't matter what I did because it was just so outrageous and incorrect."

California · 1d