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City vs. Chamber: Kickball fun ahead for Kidzapalooza fundraiser
Some of Auburn’s most well-known personalities will take to James Field at Recreation Park next week as part of the inaugural 530 Kickball Game. In an attempt to recoup lost fundraising, the organizers of Kidzapalooza are putting on the event which will feature the city of Auburn versus the Auburn Chamber of Commerce.
Generations Healthcare hosts groundbreaking of adult residential facility in Auburn
Generations Healthcare hosted the groundbreaking of Siena Terraces, its newest adult residential facility, Wednesday in Auburn. The official groundbreaking ceremony was attended by local healthcare and community leaders. The construction of Siena Terraces, located at 11600 Education Street, made possible through $13 million in funding from California’s Community Care Expansion...
Placer Supervisors approve contracts for American River debris removal
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved two service agreements for the American River Debris Removal Project within its consent agenda Tuesday. The State Route 49 Bridge broke into three pieces and was washed away in December 1964, when the partially constructed Hell Hole Dam failed during an atmospheric river event. The debris was never removed, as construction of the Auburn Dam three miles downstream was authorized, and still lies in a stretch of the river within the Confluence of the Auburn Recreation Area nearly 60 years later. The board approved a fund transfer agreement in February 2023 to receive $8 million from the California 2022-23 budget for the project.
$1 Million Mega Millions ticket sold at Newport Coast supermarket
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Mega Millions lottery, pushing the estimated jackpot for Tuesday's drawing to $498 million.A ticket with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold at a supermarket in Orange County's Newport Coast and is worth $1,016,356, the California Lottery announced.Another ticket matching five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold in New Jersey and is worth $1 million. While tickets with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, sold in other states are worth $1 million or a multiple of $1 million, California...
Start Haus announces annual Ski Consignment Sale Labor Day Weekend
TRUCKEE, Calif. – Taking place over Labor Day Weekend, from August 30 to September 2, 2024, the highly anticipated annual Start Haus Ski Consignment Sale is back. Each year, the local ski shop collects hundreds of pairs of pre-owned skis to be sold at the event ranging from recreational skis to race skis and speed suits.
Staying safe and well during wildfire season in Truckee
As a primary care physician dedicated to promoting wellness and prevention through a healthy lifestyle, I want to address a pressing concern for our community: wildfire season. Recently, Truckee and the greater Lake Tahoe area have experienced smoke from nearby wildfires. This smoke poses significant health risks, and it is crucial that we take steps to protect ourselves and our loved ones.
Sacramento real estate experts break down changes coming to buyers, sellers this weekend
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A big change goes into effect Saturday in the real estate industry. It largely pertains to how a buyer’s agent is paid commission, how much they’ll receive and where that price is documented. “Agents have to have an agreement with their buyer upfront that...
Sacramento to Experience Cooler Weekend with Showers and Gusty Winds Predicted
Sacramento residents can expect a break from the scorching heat as temperatures dip to near normal levels this weekend. Saturday's forecast indicates a cooler day across the valley with a potential high of 85 degrees for many parts and increasing cloud activity leading to isolated showers and thunderstorms, particularly in parts of the northern and central Sacramento Valley by afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
Vallejo Police Tackle Urban Blight, Remove 26 Abandoned Vehicles in Public Safety Effort
Residents of Vallejo may find their streets a bit more navigable after the Vallejo Police Department's recent efforts to clean up the cityscape. On Wednesday, the department focused on north and west Vallejo, where they checked on 91 vehicles that had garnered complaints for being abandoned on public roads, according to the Vallejo Police Department's Facebook page. The operation saw 35 vehicles mysteriously disappear on arrival, while 26 others were towed and another tagged to soon follow suit.
Costco Coming to West Roseville
Roseville, CA – A long-awaited retail development is moving forward in west Roseville as Costco Wholesale Corp. has officially purchased the land for its new store. The warehouse giant’s acquisition of the 5200 Baseline Road property marks a significant step towards anchoring the larger Baseline Marketplace shopping center.
Whitney seeking a return to the playoffs
League: Sierra Foothill Mascot: Wildcats Head Coach: Zac McNally 2023 Record: 2-8 2023 JV Record: 1-9 2024 schedule Aug. 23- WEST PARK Aug. 30- at Woodcreek Sept. 6- at Twelve Bridges Sept. 13- BYE Sept. 20- at Davis Sept. 27- DEL ORO Oct. 4- ROCKLIN Oct. 11- at Granite Bay Oct. 18- FOLSOM Oct. 25- at Oak Ridge Nov. 1- JESUIT Home games are in Caps.
Lincoln Legend: Mike Crossfield turns a negative into a positive online
Mike Crossfield is the online hero of the Lincoln community. Crossfield has lived in Lincoln since 2007. He worked at a computer programmer until 2020, when his family opened a carpet cleaning business, Katie’s Carpet Care. He didn’t gain popularity in the town until 2021, when he and daughter...
California auto insurance set to rise by 54%, new report says
By the end of the year, the typical auto insurance policy in California will reportedly be 54% more expensive than last year.According to a new report published by insurance tracker Insurify, the cost of full coverage across the U.S. increased by 28% between June 2023 and June 2024 - but some states, including California, are seeing year-over-year rate hikes of more than 50%.Here are some key details:Avg. annual cost of full coverage (June 2023): $1,666Avg. annual cost of full coverage (June 2024): $2,417Year-over-year increase: 45%Projected annual cost of full coverage (end of 2024): $2,681The jump is due to increasing claims, storm damages, and costly repairs.To read the full report, click here.
California Legislature kills bills, lots of bills
With 830 bills in the dreaded Senate and Assembly suspense files, legislators were busy Thursday killing about a third of them, write CalMatters Capitol reporters Sameea Kamal and Jeanne Kuang. Bills that got the ax included a handful of high-profile crime measures: After the appropriations committees finished, more than 500 bills are still alive. But […]
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