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Placer Grown Farmers Market Showcases Local Produce and Community Engagement
Every Tuesday, you can find fresh produce, bakery items, and flowers for sale at the Placer Grown farmers market in the Fountains on Galleria Blvd. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., it is open to enjoy locally grown food and a strong sense of community. On Tuesday, July 9, I...
2 found dead in vehicle on Highway 99 off-ramp in Stanislaus County; investigation underway
SALIDA – A Highway 99 off-ramp in Stanislaus County is expected to be closed for most of Sunday night after two people were found dead in a vehicle, the California Highway Patrol says. Officers responded to reports of a possible assault at about 6 p.m. on the northbound Highway 99 off-ramp at Hammett Road. When at the scene, officers found a man and woman dead in a Honda sedan parked on the shoulder, the CHP said. They have not been identified at this time. A preliminary investigation indicates it may have stemmed from a domestic violence incident earlier in the day, officers said. The Hemmett Road off-ramp is likely to stay closed for most of the night. This is in northern Salida. Officers said there is no lingering threat to the public. Anyone with information is urged to contact the CHP - Modesto unit.
Destructive San Joaquin County grass fires prompt message of preparedness
CLEMENTS, Calif. — Kelly Cooker was in her bedroom near the community of Clements Saturday afternoon as flames broke out in an orchard next door. "I just was listening and I heard the crackling for a while and I was like 'I know that sound,'" said Cooker. "It was just flames... like all along our house right there."
Auburn Grace Community Church Jr. Sewers & Rippers effort yields 118 quilts
During the months of May and June, 61 boys and girls made 118 quilts in two week-long sessions at Auburn Grace Community Church. Jr. Sewers & Rippers has occurred every year since its beginning in 2004 – a project of the Sewers & Rippers Ministry at Auburn Grace Community Church – mentoring children entering third grade up to graduating high school seniors. The Sewers and Rippers Ministry is a nearly 20-year-old ministry that sends quilts to children and adults in need all over the world and within our community.
Fast Fridays: North gains revenge, extends lead in annual Challenge with South
The North vs. South Challenge is one of the most prestigious events in American motorcycle speedway racing and one of the longest-running annual team racing events in modern motorcycle speedway history. It began in 1991 at Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway in Auburn and continued with the 33rd running on July...
'Dial M for Murder' to show at Odd Fellows Lodge in Auburn
Cinema at the State presents "Dial M For Murder" at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at the Odd Fellows Lodge #7, 1226-1/2 Lincoln Way, in Auburn. Master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock gives audiences a behind-the-scenes view of a meticulously planned murder. In the elegant London home of Tony and Margot Wendice, a sinister game of cat and mouse unfolds as Tony, a calculating mastermind fueled by revenge and greed, plots to kill his wealthy wife for her inheritance. When his “perfect” plan spirals into chaos, a web of lies and deceit is spun, threatening to ensnare the innocent.
Jeanette Mero wins Tevis Cup, daugher Reyna finishes second
In her sixth successful ride, Jeanette Mero can finally claim the most coveted title in endurance riding: the Tevis Cup. The Mariposa, CA native completed her 100-mile journey to Auburn's McCann Stadium at 10:05 p.m. Saturday night to win the 68th Tevis Cup, finishing with a final time of 17 hours and five minutes. Mero had been a consistent top ten finisher at Tevis for several years now and won the Haggin Cup in 2021, but a first place finish had eluded her until this year.
New Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness one rugged compact
Roseville, Calif. – Looking for improvement and more diversity, Subaru redesigned its small crossover SUV this year and added a more appealing off-road option. Welcome in the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, a rugged version of the popular Crosstrek that will make off-road excursions more adventurous with its many additions from the standard SUV. If price is an issue, note the base model Crosstrek starts at around $25,200 and the Wilderness is approximately $31,800.
No TCE found in first tests near Sun City Lincoln Hills homes
No trace of the toxic chemical trichloroethene (TCE) has been detected by new vapor wells installed near the Sun City Lincoln Hills property line. Activists have long claimed an underground cloud of TCE-contaminated groundwater is moving steadily toward homes. The results of these first tests were announced Thursday at the...
Looking Back, Lincoln: 1974 - Sewage disposal program under review
Population 3,179 (U.S. Census 1960 and 1970) The City Council has decided to have “an expert in the field of sanitation” review the “entire program” proposed for taking care of the city’s sewage disposal proposal to make sure the proposed location of a new sewage treatment plant “is in the city’s best interests” and ensure the city “will not come up short” on its application for federal and state funds to help build the facilities.
Girl's basketball tournament held in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Some girls who could be the future of women’s basketball are playing in a three-day long tournament in Roseville this weekend. The Trail Summer Finale Showcase Tournament is bringing some of the best girls basketball players on the West Coast — totaling more than 1,000 middle and high school athletes.
Oakland A's to lay off staff ahead of move to Sutter Health Park
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Oakland A’s tell ABC10 they’re laying some staff off ahead of their move to West Sacramento to play at Sutter Health Park from the 2025 to 2028 season. The A’s wouldn’t release the specific number of layoffs to occur, but a source...
Search on for missing "jeeper" last seen on popular trail in Placer County
PLACER COUNTY – A search is on for a person who went missing on the Rubicon Trail in Placer County on Friday. The Placer County Sheriff's Office said roughly 100 searchers are looking for Warren Elliott, 70. Nine different agencies have responded, along with a Blackhawk helicopter from the National Guard. Elliott was last seen wearing a blue denim short-sleeved shirt with denim shorts.Deputies said he is a "Jeeper, not a hiker." The Rubicon Trail is a popular off-roading trail near Homewood, though there are multiple areas for someone to enter the trail. The trail features granite slabs, sharp rocks and large boulders.
Lincoln Police Seek Owner of Friendly Tortoise Found Roaming in Placer County
In an unusual case of lost and found, the Lincoln Police Department in Placer County is reaching out to the community in hopes of returning a lost tortoise to its owner. The department reported on their Facebook page, a large, amiable tortoise found wandering at around 9:45 p.m. Details are scarce on how the tortoise came to be roaming without its owner, but the police are actively seeking information.
New water restrictions in California
CALIFORNIA - Starting next year, for the first time, California water providers will face permanent water restrictions to prepare for future reductions in the water supply from the state. The state will track indoor and outdoor water use and set standards for water loss. Providers must make and enforce water-saving...
State suffers another legal loss in its effort built controversial Delta Tunnel
In late June, a Sacramento County Judge ruled that the California Department of Water Resources, or DWR, had to suspend its efforts to conduct geotechnical “exploratory drilling” on private property across the Delta. Agents for DWR had wanted to get onto peoples’ land and start boring holes in...
Dazzling Perseid Meteor Shower is here. How to watch in California
Now through Sept. 1, specs of dust and rocks will streak across the California night sky as they smack into Earth’s atmosphere when the Perseid Meteor Shower, the most dazzling annual meteor shower seen from Earth, returns to a night sky near you this summer. That comet last visited Earth in 1995. It orbits the sun every 133 years, so it will be about a century before Swift-Tuttle swings around again. But it left us a gift in...
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