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Housing shortage has led South Bay farmworkers to live in desperate conditions; a new bill aims to help change that
GILROY — In the modest Gilroy two-bedroom home that farmworker Jesusita Ortiz shares with her family, the living room doubles as a storage space and a shared bedroom for her children, complete with a bunk bed and colorful anime posters lining the walls. The compact set up is a necessary arrangement for the growing family — nine in all, with a grandchild on the way.
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...
Draft environmental impact report released for new housing development near Roseville
PLACER COUNTY, Calif. — A draft environmental impact report was released for a new housing development in 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.
'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.
Golobic Wins WST/SCCT Speedweek Finale at Placerville
PLACERVILLE, CA (July 20, 2024) — Shane Golobic won the final round of WST/SCCT Speedweek Saturday night at Placerville Speedway. Tanner Carrick, Justin Sanders, Michael Faccinto, and Austin Wood rounded out the top five. WST/SCCT Speedweek. Sprint Car Challenge Tour. Placerville Speedway. Placerville, California. Qualifying. 1. 9L-Luke Hayes, 11.029[2]
Citrus Heights begins second phase of improvements on Auburn Boulevard
CITRUS HEIGHTS, Calif. — Thesecond phase of a major roadway project started in Citrus Heights on Monday along Auburn Boulevard. The improvement leads into Roseville from Orlando Avenue to Antelope Road. The Auburn Boulevard Complete Streets Revitalization Project Phase 2 is a multi-year project that will involve 24/7 single-lane...
Police call upcoming National Night Out 'one of our biggest nights of the year'
National Night Out is right around the corner and Folsom city leaders are urging residents to register their events online by this week if they want a visit from their police department or other city officials. In Roseville, the deadline has passed and the city is already gearing up for the various festivities.
LIVING THE DREAM: ALI AGUILAR
SACRAMENTO CA- Ali Aguilar’s softball journey began in her hometown of Roseville, California, where she made a name for herself at Casa Roble High School. Graduating with a 3.8 GPA, Ali racked up numerous accolades, including the 2010 Cal-Hi State Softball Freshman of the Year and the 2013 All-Metro Softball Player of the Year. Her standout performances earned her a spot on the 2013 USA Softball Junior Women’s National Team, marking the start of a promising career.
Grass Valley Man Sentenced to 25 Years In Relation to 2020 Homicide
“CASE UPDATE: On June 10, 2024, Michael Stine was sentenced to 25 years to Life for the crime of murder. This sentence follows a multi-week trial in the fall of 2023, which concluded with a Nevada County jury convicting Stine of first-degree murder on October 5, 2023. Shelby Comeaux II...
CHPD Detectives Recover Stolen Property in Orangevale Search
“CHPD Detectives, assisted by Sacramento County Probation, conducted a search of an Orangevale residence this morning following the recent investigation into a series of five commercial burglaries in Citrus Heights where patrol officers identified two suspects in the case. In all, detectives recovered thousands of dollars in tools, equipment and...
Folsom’s Reynoso makes bowling history with 3rd National title
Ernesto Reynoso continues to impress in the world of national bowling competition. At just 16 years old, the Folsom resident and Vista del Lago High School student just won his third national bowling title in one year. With his latest success, Reynoso becomes the first in junior bowling history to...
Folsom native Michelle Sechser heads to 2024 Paris Olympics
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — There are 131 Californian athletes who qualified for and are heading to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games. America's Olympic team, Team U.S.A., includes 10 athletes from the Greater Sacramento region. Here’s a look at rower Michelle Sechser from Folsom. Olympian Sechser, 37, will compete...
City of Folsom amends General Plan for more multi-housing;public hearing Jul.24
The City of Folsom is updating its plans to allow for more workforce housing in targeted areas and invites the public to participate in a public hearing this Wednesday, July 24 to review the proposed changes. “To meet state-mandated housing requirements and ensure opportunities for people who work in the...
Sky River Casino to Hire New Staff With On-Site Job Fairs
Sky River Casino in Elk Grove, California is planning to hire more staff with on-site job fairs as the casino plans for a future expansion. This news came shortly after Sky River Casino announced its partnership with Wilton Rancheria. Sky River Casino in Elk Grove will hire new staff with...
3 adults, 2 kids injured in crash on I-80 offramp in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Five people were hospitalized Sunday after a two-car crash in Roseville. The California Highway Patrol says it happened just before 3 p.m. Sunday at the Eureka Road offramp from eastbound I-80. CHP says 52-year-old Dale Benjamin of Antelope was driving a 2017 Nissan Frontier at a...
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