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'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.
Report of road closure following injury crash on Eureka Road in Roseville
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — A section of Eureka Road in Roseville is reportedly closed due to a vehicle crash at the intersection with Taylor Road on Saturday afternoon. A vehicle reportedly flipped. Police are on scene. Alternate routes are advised. Injuries have been reported but have not been confirmed by...
Auburn Grace Community Church Jr. Sewers & Rippers effort yields 118 quilts
During the months of May and June, 61 boys and girls made 118 quilts in two week-long sessions at Auburn Grace Community Church. Jr. Sewers & Rippers has occurred every year since its beginning in 2004 – a project of the Sewers & Rippers Ministry at Auburn Grace Community Church – mentoring children entering third grade up to graduating high school seniors. The Sewers and Rippers Ministry is a nearly 20-year-old ministry that sends quilts to children and adults in need all over the world and within our community.
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.
Marysville Peach Festival brings families, business to downtown following historic hotel fire
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — The annual Marysville Peach Festival returned this weekend despite a massive fire downtown last month, which prompted road closures and detours. “It definitely complicated issues,” Event coordinator Kary Hauck said on Saturday. “We were able to adjust [the] footprint slightly, moving north by two blocks. The hotel has never been in the event footprint itself, just outside of it on the perimeter.”
No TCE found in first tests near Sun City Lincoln Hills homes
No trace of the toxic chemical trichloroethene (TCE) has been detected by new vapor wells installed near the Sun City Lincoln Hills property line. Activists have long claimed an underground cloud of TCE-contaminated groundwater is moving steadily toward homes. The results of these first tests were announced Thursday at the...
New Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness one rugged compact
Roseville, Calif. – Looking for improvement and more diversity, Subaru redesigned its small crossover SUV this year and added a more appealing off-road option. Welcome in the 2024 Subaru Crosstrek Wilderness, a rugged version of the popular Crosstrek that will make off-road excursions more adventurous with its many additions from the standard SUV. If price is an issue, note the base model Crosstrek starts at around $25,200 and the Wilderness is approximately $31,800.
Looking Back, Lincoln: 1974 - Sewage disposal program under review
Population 3,179 (U.S. Census 1960 and 1970) The City Council has decided to have “an expert in the field of sanitation” review the “entire program” proposed for taking care of the city’s sewage disposal proposal to make sure the proposed location of a new sewage treatment plant “is in the city’s best interests” and ensure the city “will not come up short” on its application for federal and state funds to help build the facilities.
Unsafe visitor behavior forces closure, changes at Northern California state park
(FOX40.COM) — A popular destination in the Auburn State Recreation Area will remain closed on Saturday and Sunday due to continued dangerous behavior by visitors, according to California State Parks. On July 14, the Auburn SRA first announced that they would be closing access to Upper Lake Clementine after witnessing dangerous driving and pedestrian behavior […]
Local California government to consider renaming ‘sacred’ Native American mountain range
(FOX40.COM) — A natural icon of the Sacramento Valley, the Sutter Buttes, has become a point of discussion in Sutter County as the name of the world’s smallest mountain range has been put in question. According to documentation from the U.S. Board Geographic Names, a part of the United States Geological Survey, a proposal to […]
Truckee-Tahoe – Pet of the Week: Elvis
Just like Elvis the singer, the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe’s adoptable cat Elvis has a larger-than-life personality earning him the nickname, “The King of the cat condo room”. Meet Elvis, the cat you didn’t know you needed! Elvis is a great mix of laid-back and cuddly feline that just wants to get settled in his forever home once and for all.
SF Zoo welcomes young female red panda named Little Mebo
An endangered young female red panda named Little Mebo has been welcomed to the San Francisco Zoo & Gardens, officials said Friday. Little Mebo's name was chosen by San Francisco Zoological Society board member Kevin Xu in honor of his mother and to complement the animal's playful and curious nature.The youngster was flown to San Francisco from Memphis as part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan for Red Pandas, said Tanya Peterson, chief executive officer and executive director of the zoo.Zoological experts "study various factors before moving an animal to ensure the genetic diversity of a species,"...
2 found dead in vehicle on Highway 99 offramp near Salida
SALIDA, Calif. — Two people were found dead inside a Honda Sunday near Salida in what officials believe is the result of a domestic violence situation. According to the California Highway Patrol, it happened around 6 p.m. Sunday when officers were called about a possible assault with a deadly weapon on the northbound Hammett Road offramp from Highway 99.
Destructive San Joaquin County grass fires prompt message of preparedness
CLEMENTS, Calif. — Kelly Cooker was in her bedroom near the community of Clements Saturday afternoon as flames broke out in an orchard next door. "I just was listening and I heard the crackling for a while and I was like 'I know that sound,'" said Cooker. "It was just flames... like all along our house right there."
Looking Back, Loomis:1999 - Get Ed, he can fix anything
Cal and Barbara Rowland's "Rockin' R Carriage Co." was the setting for the Loomis Basin Chamber Mixer. The couple had 3 Belgian and 4 Percheron draft horses to provide horse power for a street wagon and a covered wagon. They also had an Amish-built 6-passenger vis-a-vis for weddings. Leanna Hogland...
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