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Safeway will not be in Twelve Bridges anytime soon
A new sign at the intersection of E Joiner Parkway and Twelve Bridges Drive appeared last week, leading community members to believe a Safeway was coming soon to the Twelve Bridges area, but it is not. According to city officials, Safeway has not put in an application for a project...
Ain’t Necessarily Dead Fest 2024 in Auburn, Placer County’s most colorful event
Auburn, Calif.- Deadheads have a well-deserved reputation of throwing the world’s greatest parties and every year in Auburn is no exception. Placer County is home to an ever-growing legion of Deadheads. Ain’t Necessarily Dead Festival has grown from a small gathering to the region’s most colorful and celebrated musical event of the year.
More than a month since historic Marysville hotel fire, officials partially open Highway 70
MARYSVILLE, Calif. — More than a month after a historic Marysville hotel caught fire and led to the full closure of Highway 70 in the downtown area, officials on Thursday partially opened the road. The road closures were put in place along Hwy. 70 and E Street because of...
Roseville to crack down on illicit massage activity
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — The Roseville City Council voted unanimously Wednesday to approve an ordinance increasing requirements for massage businesses. According to Roseville, the main reason for updating the municipal code is to address challenges with illicit massage business activity. Of the 150 to 200 massage establishments or independent contractors in the city, about 30 are engaged in illicit massage activity, Community Service Officer Erika Broussard said at the meeting.
Caltrans constructing debris barrier around Hotel Marysville to partially open Highway 70
MARYSVILLE — At least half of the Highway 70 lanes closed due to the fire at the historic Hotel Marysville are expected to open up by the end of this week, but some civilians said the damage has already been done. Bruce Cockrill said he's frustrated because he's had multiple incidents of hit-and-run damage on both his building and his vehicle ever since the detours were put in place following the mid-June fire. The hotel is at risk of collapsing and was recently found to have asbestos inside."This is the sidewalk they drive on," Cockrill showed me. "You can...
Proposed sawmill and wood processing facility near Truckee sparks community response
TRUCKEE, Calif. – A proposed industrial development, including a sawmill and wood processing facility, has elicited concern among local residents. Friends of Prosser Truckee, a group of community members, has formed to address the project, which is set to be located approximately 3.5 miles from the northernmost roundabout heading out of town on Highway 89 North. Technically, Klondike Flat Road is beyond the Town of Truckee boundary line and is in unincorporated Nevada County.
Mother-in-law of Roseville Marine sergeant killed in Afghanistan brings RNC to tears
ROSEVILLE, Calif. — At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Gold Star families brought the audience to tears. Among the speakers was Christy Shamblin, mother-in-law to Roseville Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee. Gee, 23, was among 13 U.S. troops and 60 Afghans killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. Shamblin...
Fal Asrani, a California superintendent, is working to restore education’s prestige
Superintendent Fal Asrani leads California’s Marysville Joint Unified School District with three keywords: wellness, communication and celebration. These three priorities also drive her campaign to restore the nation’s respect for education and educators. Her focus on wellness stretches back to a decline in behavior that started during the...
Rocklin City Council adds appointees to its boards, commission and committees
At the end of June, the Rocklin City Council officially appointed new members to its various boards, commissions and committees. On May 29, the city council conducted interviews with qualified applicants to fill vacancies on the city’s Board of Appeals, Community Recognition Commission and Parks & Recreation Commission. The city council also reviewed requests for reappointment of scheduled vacancies on the Board of Appeals, Community Recognition Commission, Investment Advisory Committee, Parks and Recreation Commission and the Planning Commission.
Placer County Genealogical Society to hold general meeting
The Placer County Genealogical Society is holding its General Meeting on Monday, July 22, at 7 p.m. in the Beecher Room of the Auburn Library, 350 Nevada Street. Everyone is welcome to attend in person or by Zoom. Refreshments provided. A special presentation by Claire Gebben will be featured –...
City of Rocklin seeks Wall of Recognition honorees
The city of Rocklin is seeking to highlight people who give back and contribute to what makes Rocklin special as they are accepting nominations for their Wall of Recognition. The Wall of Recognition, dedicated on the 125th anniversary of Rocklin's incorporation, was created to recognize and permanently commemorate persons, families, business entities and community groups making significant contributions to the city. These contributions, in a variety of ways, help shape the character, history, culture and identity of Rocklin.
City, Nonprofit Make Affordable Housing Deal
YUBA CITY, CA (MPG) - An affordable housing partnership with Habitat for Humanity sparked a lengthy financial discussion with city officials on July 2. Public Works and Development Service director Ben Moody detailed the background of Homekey 3.0, which dates back to 2022 when the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) certified the city's 2021-2029 Housing Element, which promotes various housing types.
Rocklin Friends of the Library President wins award
Rocklin Friends of the Library President Michele Vass won the United for Libraries Outstanding Friend Conference Grant. Vass received paid registration to the American Library Association Annual Conference in San Diego and a $1,000 grant for hotel and travel. Mary George, the director of library services for the Placer County...
Yuba City youth theater group expands access to arts for Yuba-Sutter students
YUBA CITY, Calif. — Young performers are preparing to take the stage in Yuba City, and learning a few life lessons along the way. “This is a family,” said performer Paige Clements. “This is a community. We're really lucky to have each other.”. Center Stage Productions is...
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