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Colleen Marie (Shanley) Morrill 5/26/1932 - 5/27/2024
It is with heavy hearts we share the news of the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Colleen Morrill (92). She passed away on May 27, 2024 at her home in Roseville where she lived the last 2 years to be closer to family. Colleen was born on May...
The Good Stuff by Shelley Bennett
The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of pageants, parades, and the Noah Kahan show, an indie/alt/country folk concert in the middle of Hel… I mean Wheatland. I’m calling it the Summer of Sofie. And did I mention that every place we go is experiencing a...
Lincoln Lawyer: Prevent unintended client confidentiality breaches while traveling
Implementing safeguards and planning ahead when work takes attorneys out on the road or in the air can help reduce their risk of inadvertent disclosure of confidential or privileged information. With today’s seemingly never-ending expectations to be accessible and on-call, lawyers can sometimes forget their surroundings in their efforts to...
Placer County Navy League to hold annual BBQ/potluck
The July 15 meeting of the Placer County Council of the Navy League of the United States will be its annual Member/Guests Appreciation BBQ and Potluck. This meeting will be held at members Don and Kay Whitaker’s Ceronics, Inc., at 13350 New Airport Road, in Auburn. It will begin with a social hour at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner and a brief business meeting by 6:30.
West Nile Virus Mosquitoes Detected In Sheridan
Placer Mosquito urges residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites with EPA-registered repellent. SHERIDAN, Calif., July 11, 2024 – The Placer Mosquito and Vector Control District confirmed the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus in the county for 2024. The mosquitoes were collected in Sheridan, a rural area in northwest Placer County.
Brief cooling expected to bring 110s down to 100s in north valley
CHICO — A brief cooling is forecast this weekend in the north valley. National Weather Service Sacramento meteorologist Kate Forrest said in a video brief Tuesday morning that a noticeable cooling trend is expected after Friday, with the hottest day and night expected Thursday. Excessive heat is forecast near...
Miners Foundry Presents Epic Hip Hop show with Talib Kweli, Skyzoo and Landon Wordswell
Nevada City, CA – The Miners Foundry Cultural Center is pleased to present hip hop legends Talib Kweli with Skyzoo and Landon Wordswell on Thursday, July 18. Bar opens at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. After nearly 20 years of releasing mesmerizing music, Talib Kweli...
Hope Haven Counseling and Support Center now open
After Casa de Esperanza announced its plans for a new support center in April, Hope Haven Counseling and Support Center is now open and dedicated to providing comprehensive services for individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence. The new center, located at 103 D St. in Marysville, is an extension...
Jackie Lucena turns pro | Tee to Green
Jackie Lucena, a graduate of Pleasant Valley High School, and most recently a graduate of the University of Florida, where she was a standout member of the Gators Women’s Golf Team, has decided to pursue a career in the golf world, and she is off to a good start. She tied for fourth in a recent, and I presume her first, Women’s All Pro Tour Children’s Hospital of Illinois Tournament, a couple of weeks ago. Her next outing, the Genesis of Conway Central Arkansas Open, starts tomorrow. Following that, is the Kathy Whitworth Championship in Trophy, Texas starting July 17.
Community, library bring free summer lunches to kids
OROVILLE — When Misty Wright, Butte County Library interim director, learned that the Butte County Office of Education would not be able to supply food for the free summer lunch program for children at the Oroville branch she reached out to Shawn Webber, city councilor, for help. “We were...
Patti Ingram-Spencer vs. City of Grass Valley and Natalie Adona, Nevada County Registrar of Voters: case dismissed
Patti Ingram-Spencer vs. City of Grass Valley and Natalie Adona, Nevada County Registrar of Voters, a case that challenged the results of Measure B, has been dismissed with prejudice. The matter is resolved and may not be put before the court again. Measure B was a tax measure placed on...
Sierra Stages presents Resistance July 17 at Nevada Theatre
Sierra Stages is thrilled to present Resistance, a world-premiere reading of a new play by local director and playwright, Jeffrey Mason. Presented as an installation of Theater by the Book, Resistance runs one night only on Wednesday, July 17 at the Nevada Theatre in downtown Nevada City, CA. Resistance poses...
Wildfire destroys 13 homes in Northern California as heat wave continues
LOS ANGELES — A wildfire that broke out near Oroville last week amid California's record-breaking heat wave destroyed 13 homes and more than a dozen other buildings, state fire officials said. The Thompson fire arrived Friday in lockstep with a heat wave that parked itself over the West, setting...
North San Juan Property Owners Approve Parcel Tax to Fund Fire
Nevada City, CA – Owners of 142 North San Juan parcels approved an annual approximately $130-per-parcel tax to support a proposed fire suppression system, according to ballot results announced at today’s Board of Supervisors meeting. The $3 million project involves the construction of a 330,000-gallon water storage tank...
Obon Festival set July 20
The Buddhist Church of Marysville will host the annual Obon Festival on July 20. Opening at 4 p.m., the festival will begin with a Hatsubon and Obon Service followed by a tour of the temple at 5 p.m. “Momotaro, the Peach Boy,” a popular Japanese folktale, will also be read during a storytelling session.
Ideas & Opinions — Paul Eagle: Diversity, equality, inclusion training shows respect and empathy
Terry McLaughlin’s recent column, DEI In Action, described Dr. Owen Anderson’s long and complicated lawsuit against Arizona State University for mandatory DEI. It reminded me of the preposterous lengths that some white men will take to hold onto their power and privilege. The DEI training at both my jobs (one at a University) was interesting and enlightening and I would never categorize it as divisive or racist, as he does. Rather it is a way to show respect and empathy while promoting human dignity for all.
Police Blotter: July 12, 2024
Aubrey Brothers, 40, of the 900 block of Spiva Avenue, Yuba City, was arrested by the Yuba City Police Department at 5:38 a.m. July 10 at the 100 block of Garden Highway, on suspicion of smuggling a controlled substance into a jail/prison. He was booked into Sutter County Jail.
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