Big Brothers Big Sisters Raise Big Money With Unique Fundraiser
Big Brothers Big Sisters Northern Sierra and Sacramento agencies raised nearly $40,000 with a fundraiser that featured donors rappelling down the side of the Residence Inn by Marriott.
Fire Safe Group Has Auburn Residents Seeing Red Flags
Red flag warnings, issued by the National Weather Service, help residents avoid behavior that could spark a fire. Thanks to the Greater Auburn Area Fire Safe Council, there will be an additional 10 red flags to remind Auburn residents about the danger.
Several hundred mourners gathered in Roseville on Sept. 18 to honor U.S. Marine Sgt. Nicole Gee, killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. Family and friends spoke about the Roseville native and her outstanding service to her country.
Groups Prepare to Rebuild Trails in Wake of Caldor Fire
The Caldor Fire spared many homes and buildings in the Tahoe basin, but several recreation areas were hit hard. Groups such as the Tahoe Area Mountain Bike Association and Tahoe Rim Trail Association are getting ready to repair damaged trails.
CHP Sidesteps Federal Court Ruling to Continue 30-Day Tows
Four years after a federal appeals court ruled that 30-day vehicle impounds for unlicensed drivers are unconstitutional, the California Highway Patrol continues to use impounds. The policy is now under attack by at least three lawsuits, claiming it violates the Fourth Amendment.
The Rocklin City Council has proposed an amendment limiting temporary non-commercial signs on private property to a maximum size of 16 square feet. The amendment will have a second reading and then updates will take effect 30 days after that.
Another City in Placer County Makes the Top 50 List
Placer County gets another nod in Money magazine’s annual list of the top 50 best places to live in America. Last year, Roseville made the grade. For 2021, Rocklin was ranked 43rd for its “top-rated schools, ample entertainment and recreational opportunities in spades.”
Roseville police officers will soon be sporting an accessory that's rapidly increasing in popularity. “You’ll start seeing body-worn cameras on our officers in the next few days,” Police Chief Troy Bergstrom said in a video announcement.
Eldorado National Forest to Remain Closed through Sept. 30
Though much of the U.S. Forest Service lands have reopened, the Eldorado National Forest emergency closure will continue due to ongoing hazards associated with the Caldor Fire.
Three years after changing its name to reflect the contemporary news business environment, the CNPA makes another change with the times, admitting freelance writers and content creators as members.
Gavin Newsom's star is on the rise after a dominant victory over a recall attempt, but leading Republican candidate Larry Elder says he's only getting started.
Cumbersome state bureaucracy and competition from their illegal counterparts has made life perilous for California's nascent legal cannabis businesses.
Since long before the COVID-19 pandemic, states have possessed broad authority to protect public health, even to suspend certain laws and commandeer private property. Here's why, and how it works.
Moonshine Ink newspaper in Truckee provides updates on the latest fires in the region, as well as wildfire preparation, firefighting methods and other angles on the fire crisis.
In an article by Priya Hutner of the Tahoe Weekly, author, poet and naturalist Obi Kaufmann talks about his latest work: a new book and a documentary film that screens online Sept. 9.
Even though 41 candidates to replace Gavin Newsom in the Sept. 14 recall election have revealed their tax returns, a judge now says that wasn’t necessary.
When California adopted the recall law 110 years ago, it was to keep big money out of politics. Now billionaire donors are dominating this year's gubernatorial recall campaign on both sides.
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