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Update: Search Underway In Groveland For Man Carrying Ax
Update at 2:25 p.m.: The CHP was first on the scene after a caller reported a nude white male with long hair carrying an ax along Bairds Road, near Merrell Road, south of Highway 120 in the Groveland area of Tuolumne County. CHP officers searched the area, including some outbuildings and even a home at the end of Bairds Road, but could not find the suspect and the case was turned over to the Tuolumne County Sheriff’s Office. Spokesperson Ashley Boujikian tells Clarke Broadcasting that their dispatch also received two reports of this suspect, with the callers reporting that the man was not exhibiting any signs of aggressive behavior and could be a resident in the area. After two hours of searching without locating the suspect, the deputies cleared the scene.
Harpist-singer Thym to perform railroad songs
The Placer-Sierra Railroad Heritage Society meeting on Tuesday, July 23, will feature Nancy Thym, world-famous harpist and singer presenting a program of songs about railroads and those who ride the trains. She will accompany herself on a 100-year-old antique harp. Thym was born and raised in Auburn and studied archaeology...
High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest as Stolen Camaro Speeds Through Vacaville and Davis, Suspect Caught with Gun and Drugs
Last night, a high-speed chase unfolded as California Highway Patrol’s Golden Gate Division Air Operations, known as H30, detected a stolen Camaro entering Vacaville. Despite previous attempts by both the Vacaville Police Department and Solano County Sheriff's Office to arrest the thief, the thief managed to avoid capture, as detailed by the CHP - Golden Gate Division Air Operations.
Roseville residents celebrate 50 years of marriage
Roseville residents Robert and Christine Stacey celebrated more than 50 years of marriage by reminiscing on their honeymoon – a seven-month adventure touring Africa in a Volkswagen van. The Staceys' travels had some troubles along the way. The first conflict they encountered was at the South Africa border, where...
Sierra College Natural History Museum welcomes Laura Matzer as director
Leadership for the award-winning Sierra College Natural History Museum. Rocklin, Calif. – Sierra College has named Laura Matzer as Director of the Sierra College Natural History Museum (SCNHM). Matzer comes to Sierra College from the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum in The Dalles, Oregon, where she was responsible for leadership, vision, and direction for the museum.
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.
Copeland Wins Night Two of WST/SCCT Speedweek
COOS BAY, OR (July 16, 2024) — Roseville’s Colby Copeland started from the pole and dominated the main event en route to his fourth career SCCT victory on Tuesday night at Coos Bay Speedway. In doing so, the driver of the Van Lare Steering Repair No. 5v machine...
Lights out on ‘Jesus Saves’ Cross on the Hill
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Commuters on Interstate 580 heading east toward the Altamont Pass at night are no longer greeted by an illuminated cross on the hillside that reads “Jesus Saves”. While the 550 feet tall by 240 feet wide grass carving of the cross is...
Firefighters contain 4.9-acres fire between Colfax and Iowa Hill
Iowa Hill Road between Wagon Trail and Hollow Log Road near Colfax remains closed following an overnight fire. As of 5:30 a.m., the Placer County Sheriff’s Office reported CAL FIRE contained the fire at 4.9 acres and crews remained on scene. According to the Sheriff’s Office, two fires were...
Woodcreek falls to Land Park, 3-0, in Section 4 title game
Woodcreek’s Major All-Stars fell short in their attempt to win a Section 4 Little League championship, losing to Land Park on Tuesday, 3-0 in the championship game. But they enjoyed the ride. Land Park proved they were the better team, beating Woodcreek for the second time in three days....
ARD to host big trucks at Recreation Park on July 20
Ever wondered what the inside of equipment vehicles and their operations look like? The Auburn Recreation and Parks District is providing the community with an opportunity to find out first hand. The Parks & Big Trucks event will take place Saturday and feature at least 15 larger-than-life vehicles and equipment...
Weeklys staff recognized at California Journalism Awards gala
Several Los Gatan contributors were honored by the California News Publishers Association at the 2023 California Journalism Awards gala in Los Angeles Saturday for work in sister publications. Todd Guild, a Weeklys editor, won first place in the Coverage of Youth and Education category for an article about court-ordered therapy...
Liccardo outspends Low as 16th District war chests grow
Sam Liccardo is raising more money, spending more money and has more money in the bank than Evan Low in California’s 16th Congressional District contest, according to financial reports both candidates filed Monday with the Federal Election Commission. These new numbers continue the trends set in the first quarter,...
6 arrested in heists netting 300+ firearms from gun California stores
Six men have been arrested and charged with being part of a group that used stolen cars to ram gun stores across Southern California and grab a total of more than 300 firearms — about a third of them from stores in San Diego County. The nine-month spree includes...
Galvani Bioelectronics Announces Clinical Progression of Its Therapy Platform and Addition of New Chief Medical Officer
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 17, 2024-- Galvani Bioelectronics, a clinical-stage therapeutics company formed through a strategic partnership between GSK and Verily Life Sciences to develop targeted neuromodulation therapies, today announced it is recruiting the randomized, controlled stage of a clinical feasibility study for patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA). This progression has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) following review of safety and initial effectiveness from a first group of patients. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240717729913/en/ Picture of Dr. Raolat Abdulai (Photo: Business Wire)
California Billionaire Farmers Stewart and Lynda Resnick, Plan Major Industrial Expansion
The wealthiest farming family in California, Stewart and Lynda Resnick, are planning to significantly expand an industrial warehouse complex to transform the small town of Shafter into an international trading hub. The Resnicks, who own The Wonderful Company, already possess a large distribution center in Shafter, northwest of Bakersfield. The...
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