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Olympic Valley sends ‘no’ recommendation on Alterra development
OLYMPIC VALLEY, Calif. – The Olympic Valley Municipal Advisory Council (OVMAC) voted Saturday against the Village at Palisades Tahoe Specific Plan project with a message to the county and the applicant that the community is overwhelmingly against this development. After almost 7 hours, the unanimous decision was made. OVMAC...
Placer County rescue team finds missing woman in Tuolumne County
(FOX40.COM) — Searchers from the Placer County Search and Rescue Team are being thanked for locating a woman who had gone missing in a remote area of Tuolumne County. On Aug. 13, Beth Watson, 64, and her German shepherd Merle went missing in the area of Lyon’s Dam after going for a morning walk. The […]
Massive blazes give rise to increased issues with ‘fire brain’
Mental-health experts are sounding the alarm about “fire brain” — a condition caused by exposure to toxic wildfire smoke. One study found that wildfire smoke can cause brain inflammation that lasts for a month. Suzie Dukes, Chico LMFT and survivor of the Paradise Fire, said the massive...
Appellate panel allows Californians to buy more than one gun per month
SAN DIEGO - The stay of a San Diego federal judge's order blocking a law limiting California residents to purchasing one gun per month has been overturned by a 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel. The panel's one-sentence order released Thursday will immediately allow California residents to buy more...
'The Train' and Unchained to perform at Auburn Ale House
The Auburn Ale House, in conjunction with Keep Smilin’ Promotions, is putting on a very special show Friday, Aug. 23, with the incredible Wayne “The Train” Hancock. Hancock and crew are flying out from Texas for this one-and-only show, and you know they will be bringing it.
Man, 37, dies in drowning at Folsom Lake near Granite Bay boat ramp
GRANITE BAY — Authorities say a man who was swimming in Folsom Lake on Saturday was found dead just minutes after he had gone missing in the water. California State Parks officials say, just after 7 p.m., they got a report about a possible drowning near the Granite Bay boat ramp area. A dive team and lifeguards started searching the water and found an unresponsive man within just 18 minutes. Medics with South Placer Fire soon pronounced the man dead at the scene, State Parks says. The name of the victim has not been released, but he has been identified as a 37-year-old man; he was not wearing a floatation device, officials say.
Maggie Rose McGurk: Fun opening of Jean Cross' 'New Life Art'
A fun opening of Jean Cross’ "New Life Art" exhibit was held Aug. 8 at the Art League of Lincoln, showing her passion for creating art out of materials that might otherwise be disposed of. She moved to Lincoln in 2000 and quickly got involved in its art. She...
Several arrests made for drunk driving in Woodland over the weekend
(FOX40.COM) — The Woodland Police Department made several arrests in connection with driving under the influence over the weekend. • Video Above: Why DUI checkpoints are announced by California law enforcement On Saturday night, the WPD said it participated in a state program, Office of Traffic Safety Summer Mobilization, by putting additional officers on DUI […]
Gatherings: Community blood drive Aug. 21 at Elks Lodge in Auburn
Auburn-Grass Valley Elks is sponsoring the Auburn Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Elks Lodge, 195 Pine St. To make an appointment, log on at donors.vitalant.org and enter the blood drive code SMFM005. For eligibility questions, call 877-258-4825. For other questions,...
Heroic Firefighters Rescue Disabled Individual and Dog from Raging Citrus Heights Duplex Blaze
Early Thursday morning, fire crews faced a dire situation in Citrus Heights where a duplex was engulfed in flames. According to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District's Facebook post, there were reports of a disabled individual trapped inside the house. Firefighters mounted an aggressive response, making their way through the home to extinguish the fire and locate the person in distress.
Auburn Freeway Shooting Leaves Two Wounded, CHP Investigating Possible Road Rage Incident
Violence erupted on an Auburn freeway Friday evening, leaving two individuals wounded in a shooting incident that has prompted an investigation by the California Highway Patrol. According to ABC10, the shooting took place just before 9 p.m. on westbound Interstate 80, near Maple Street. The suspect, or suspects unknown at this time, are reported to have fired from one vehicle into another, causing minor injuries to the two occupants inside the targeted vehicle.
‘Making it right.’ Leaders gather in Fresno to discuss reparations for Black Californians
The State of Black California, a series of events presented by the California Legislative Black Caucus and the California Black Freedom Fund, stopped in Fresno on Saturday to promote dialogue regarding reparations for Black Californians. Specifically, the event series seeks to engage with Californians on the lasting impact slavery and...
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