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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.
Report of road closure following injury crash on Eureka Road in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A section of Eureka Road in Roseville is reportedly closed due to a vehicle crash at the intersection with Taylor Road on Saturday afternoon. A vehicle reportedly flipped. Police are on scene. Alternate routes are advised. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by...
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...
From the Auburn Journal archive: 1959 - Dutch Flat aquacade
Dutch Flat residents watch the annual aquacade at the community pool in this photo from the July 23, 1959, edition of the Auburn Journal. A throng of 850, the largest crowd ever in attendance, enjoyed a beef barbecue dinner prepared by a committee of 13 people. The pool was purchased by Kirby Quinn from the Frank Mattel estate and given to the residents of the mountain community by Quinn.
Local California government to consider renaming ‘sacred’ Native American mountain range
(FOX40.COM) — A natural icon of the Sacramento Valley, the Sutter Buttes, has become a point of discussion in Sutter County as the name of the world’s smallest mountain range has been put in question. According to documentation from the U.S. Board Geographic Names, a part of the United States Geological Survey, a proposal to […]
Truckee-Tahoe – Pet of the Week: Elvis
Just like Elvis the singer, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s adoptable cat Elvis has a larger-than-life personality earning him the nickname, “The King of the cat condo room”. Meet Elvis, the cat you didn’t know you needed! Elvis is a great mix of laid-back and cuddly feline that just wants to get settled in his forever home once and for all.
Check out Stockton's historic representation throughout the Olympic Games
The world's best athletes will gather in Paris this year all in the hopes of representing their country and bringing home gold during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. San Joaquin County is crawling with Olympic athletes who represent the 209, joining the many athletes who have competed over the thousands of years that the Olympic Games have been around.
Katy Perry Ridiculed Over Tight ‘Napkin’ Lunch Dress In High Heels
Katy Perry had users thinking her dress was either a “tablecloth” or a “napkin” as she went down the embroidered, doily-style route this Spring. In April 2024, the pop singer attended the 35th Annual Colleagues Spring Luncheon in Beverly Hills, CA, and she made sure to dress appropriately for the event.
This Popular California City Was Declared as the ‘MOST DANGEROUS’ in the State Due to an Alarming Rise in Crime Rates and Violence
According to recent crime figures and examinations, San Bernardino, California is the state’s “Most Dangerous City”. This designation raises serious concerns about regional safety, as San Bernardino deals with high crime rates and growing violence. The city, which has long suffered from economic and social issues, is...
Biochemistry senior receives $20K NIH scholarship
Samira Diaz De Leon, a Washington State University senior from California, is one of 12 new recipients nationwide of a $20,000 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Undergraduate Scholarship given to those pursuing future careers in biomedical, behavioral, and social science research. A first-generation student, Diaz De Leon is majoring in...
Mega Millions ticket worth $540,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? As the nation awaits the $279 million Mega Millions lottery winner, someone in California may be a half-million dollars richer. According to California Lottery's website late Friday night, a ticket worth $548,195 was sold at a Vons on North Figueroa Street in the Eagle Rock neighborhood of Los Angeles.
AB1955: Elon Musk, Sen. Scott Wiener have heated debate over new CA law
(KRON) - A heated exchange between Elon Musk and Senator Scott Wiener ensued on X over AB1955, a law that supports LGBTQ youth by increasing support for students, including allowing California school districts to choose not to disclose a child's sexual orientation to their parent. The exchange started on Tuesday. Musk reposted an article announcing […]
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