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'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...
Hail, wind & rain: Northstate viewers share their thunderstorm photos
NORTHSTATE, Calif. — The rest of this weekend and start of the work week is expected to be mild weather following the brief, but intense, thunderstorms the Norhstate experienced Saturday night. The thunderstorms ramped up Saturday afternoon with heavy rain and strong winds around the region. The gusty winds...
The Hilary hurri-quake 1 year ago brought double whammy from Mother Nature
One year ago this week, Mother Nature hit Southern California with a double whammy: A 5.1 magnitude earthquake shook the ground even as Hurricane Hilary was flooding the streets.The earthquake, which hit Aug. 20, 2023 in Ventura County, did not cause serious damage but did bring major shaking to a large swath of Southern California.ABC7's Jory Rand and Jovana Lara were live on the air discussing Hilary - downgraded to a tropical storm when it made landfall in California - as the ceiling above them began to squeak and shake."Our studio is shaking right now," Rand informed viewers. "So not only are we dealing with a tropical storm - but it also appears we're now dealing with an earthquake."Hilary flooded streets and waterways throughout Southern California, setting rain records for downtown Los Angeles, Palm Springs and San Diego. One spot in San Bernardino County recorded some 13 inches of rainfall.
Son of CCR’s Doug Clifford Arrested In Connection With Homicide And Missing Person Cases
Brent Clifford, the son of Creedence Clearwater Revival drummer Doug Clifford, was arrested in Portola, California on Wednesday, August 14th. The arrest is tied to a homicide in Nevada along with a missing person case in California. A warrant for Clifford’s arrest was sent out by the Reno Police Department regarding the shooting death of William Andrews. On Sunday (August 11th), Andrews was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head. Authorities also allege that Clifford stole Andrews’ car and used it to flee the murder scene. Clifford’s girlfriend, Patricia Portella-Wright, was also reported missing on Friday (August 9th), and was believed to be in a vehicle that matched the description of Andrews’ Chevrolet Blazer. Clifford was arrested in Andrews’ vehicle after being spotted on a highway 50 miles northwest of Reno. On Thursday (August 15), an unidentified body that is believed to be Portella-Wright was found along a highway in Washoe County, Nevada. (Consequence of Sound)
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