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New pastor welcomed to Crossroads Church
On June 30, Crossroads Church of the Nazarene in Gardnerville celebrated the arrival of new pastor Donny Crandell. “As parishioners without a pastor for nearly two and a half years, we continued to worship with the help of wonderful visiting clergymen,” parishioners said. “Our devoted church body also stepped up to fill the void that we were afraid might befall us; but God is amazing.
I sold my car to a dealership for $53k to pay off a debt – they gave every excuse not to pay but still took the vehicle
ONE family was left fuming after a car dealership failed to pay them $53,000 but still took the vehicle. According to the family, they were planning on using the money to pay off debts. Jessica Haley and her husband, Brandon, said that in 2023, they sold their GMC Sierra Truck...
Lincoln teen wins 2 events at U.S. Open Trapshooting Championships
A local teen can claim the title as one of the sharpest shooters in the country following two first-place finishes at the Amateur Trapshooting Association U.S. Open last month. Shortly after graduating from Twelve Bridges Middle School in Lincoln, Ryan Whitney made the trip to Las Vegas to represent Team...
Central Valley Women’s Entrepreneurship Center opens Modesto office
The expansion into Modesto marks the center’s commitment to offering no-cost services to aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners across the Valley. The office seeks to meet the needs of entrepreneurs in Stanislaus, Merced, Alpine, Calaveras, Mariposa and Tuolumne counties. “The new office extends Fresno State’s support developing entrepreneurs and...
Carson City Sheriff's Office looking for vehicle burglary and credit card fraud suspect
The Carson City Sheriff's Office is asking for your help identifying a man involved in a vehicle burglary and credit card fraud investigation. On Sunday, June 30, a man allegedly stole a vehicle on Pratt Street in Carson City. He then used the victim's credit cards at a convenience store on Rand Avenue.
Stockton to unveil new mural featuring monarch butterflies
The Stockton Arts Commission is unveiling a new mural, "Winged Wanderers," created by artist Charly Malpass, which features monarch butterflies flying over the city, on August 1 at 9 a.m. on the corner of E. Market St. and S. Sutter St.
Skyrocketing PG&E rates hitting Central Valley harder than most parts of state
Energy bills are on the rise across Central California with what feels like no end in sight.Pierre Thiffeault, a Northwest Fresno resident, says his PG&E bill has skyrocketed.Just last month, he paid a little under $400, and now he's paying close to $1,000.Pierre says he's done all he can to cut his power use, but the bills keep going up."This one's $900. The next one is projected to be $1,100 for this next month. I'm like, that's just not fair," said Thiffeault.Even though he's taking measures to try and bring the bill down, he isn't seeing his bill budge at...
Total Wine & More in Roseville
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New life ahead for building in heart of downtown Auburn
The old Placer Savings and Loan building in the center of downtown has brighter days ahead as escrow on the building closed last week with a local business owner purchasing the property. Dallas Drake, who owns The Yeti Tavern, purchased the 8,500 square-foot property with the hope of breathing life...
Most adorable 5-month-old shelter puppy guilty of ‘being so dang cute’ and stealing kisses
At the Stanislaus Animal Services Agency located in Modesto, California, a five-month-old German shepherd puppy named Cooler has been placed on the euthanasia list for Saturday. Multiple pleas have gone out on social media asking for help, but sadly, Cooler has received no interest. This little pup, dressed as a...
Win a 4-Pack of Tickets to Golfland Sunsplash While You Listen to NOW This Weekend!
It’s NOW’s Summer of FOMO at Golfland Sunsplash in Roseville with over 30 rides and attractions. This weekend, you could score a 4-pack of tickets for you and your squad when you LIVE in the NOW!. Listen for the keyword this Saturday and Sunday at 10:05AM, 11:05AM, 12:05PM,...
Video: POLICE CHASE: California man rams his truck into Summit County patrol cars during chase
On the night of Oct. 8, 2023, David Matheson Thomas, 60, of Colfax, California, attempted to flee from a hit-and-run accident in Park City, Utah, according to court documents. A Summit County sheriff’s deputy noticed the truck and attempted a traffic stop, but Thomas fled and rammed multiple police cars while trying to escape.
Maddalena Named 49er Festival Grand Marshal Ahead Of Olympics
Groveland, CA — Groveland native Sagen Maddalena will compete in three shooting competitions at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. The opening ceremony kicks things off this evening and the first shooting competitions commence on Saturday. Maddalena, 30, is a sergeant in the US Army Marksmanship Unit. The daughter of Randy and Susan Maddalena, she first became interested in shooting through the local 4-H program. Later she went on to compete with one of the top rifle collegiate programs in the country at the University of Alaska, Fairbanks.
Colfax continues discussion on short-term rentals
The Colfax City Council reopened the public hearing Wednesday in its consideration of an ordinance that would allow for a permitting process for short-term rentals within city limits. The adoption of the ordinance was initially scheduled for June 26, but the council requested the item be continued to a future...
Sharmell Mitchell, whose brother was killed by Vallejo police, dies fleeing gunfire
Sharmell Mitchell, the oldest sister of Willie McCoy, died last week as the result of a collision that occurred as she fled a shooting in central Vallejo. Officers responded to the intersection of Tennessee Street and Vervais Avenue at about 12:36 p.m. last Tuesday following reported gunshots, police said. When officers arrived, they found a three-vehicle crash involving a Mercedes-Benz ML350, an Isuzu Trooper, and a Kia Soul.
CAL FIRE Responded to fire off Interstate 80 at Gold Run
In an online post, CAL FIRE says they have crews on the scene of a motorhome that caught on fire and spread to some adjacent vegetation at Interstate 80 near the Gold Run exit. They say the main fire was approximately a half acre with a second spot that burned...
Maidu's offense runs dry in 6-1 loss to Lafayette
Maidu’s run for a state championship came two games short, as the All-Star team made up of 10-and-11-year olds lost to Lafayette, 6-1, on Thursday night in Chico. Playing their sixth game in six days, Maidu had to have been a bit fatigued, not to mention much deeper into their pitching pool, while Lafayette was playing only their fourth game of the tournament having no games on Monday and Wednesday.
‘@ the Grounds – Placer County Fairgrounds in Roseville
Home to the Placer County Fair, Roebbelen Center, All American Speedway and much more. @ the Grounds hosts events and sports tourism throughout the year!. Roseville Today is locally owned & community supported. (21+ years strong) Welcome to the brighter side!
Sewage Spill in Lake Tahoe; Tevis Cup Mourns Loss of Two Horses; Trail Conflicts Prompt New Initiative; More
At approximately 8 p.m. on July 18, a private contractor working in Carnelian Bay struck the North Tahoe Public Utility District’s main sewer export pipeline. Sewage from the pipeline overflowed into the nearby parking lot and reached Lake Tahoe. The pipeline has been repaired. Placer County Environmental Health, the...
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