Raley's, union in contract standoff
AUBURN CA - Both sides aren't budging in contract talks between Raley's and the United Food and Commercial Workers Local 8. Negotiations remained at an impasse Monday after a Friday session ...
View ArticleNude beach threatened by new raft-outfitter presence on American River?
AUBURN CA - Whitewater rafters on a new route opened up on the American River near Auburn have a different landmark some are choosing to avert their eyes from. It's a nude beach tucked away
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View ArticleSettlement in city lawsuit?
After meeting in closed session, the Auburn City Council reported on two pending lawsuits involving the city at Monday night's meeting. In the latest piece of litigation, Auburn resident
View ArticlePlacer County chooses new CEO
Placer County has a new CEO. David Boesch, who most recently served as county manager in San Mateo County, was chosen Tuesday by the Board of Supervisors to succeed Tom Miller. First day on ...
View ArticleParty in the Park returns Friday
It's time for one of Auburn's biggest parties of the year, and everyone is invited. The 12th annual Party in the Park will fill Regional Park Friday, where there will be plenty of ...
View ArticlePaleo takes diets back to future
When Molly Dunham prepares dinner for her family the scene is reminiscent of most family dinners - at least at the beginning. It starts with a carefully selected cut of grass-fed beef or some
View ArticleBrazen break-in at business off Interstate 80 in Auburn
AUBURN CA - Thieves drove off Interstate 80 and cut a wire fence before making off with two riding lawn tractors from an Auburn business sometime overnight Monday. Sundowner Trailers co-owner
View ArticleFood workers fire back in Raley's contract dispute
AUBURN CA - Food workers union leadership has fired back at Raley's negotiators in an escalation of a war of words touched off by a contract negotiation stalemate. While the United Food and ...
View ArticleCity budget balanced, but remains uncertain due to state
Auburn's general fund revenue for next year could increase by over 4.5 percent to $8.6 million, according to a report on the budget prepared by city staff. In their report to the city council, ...
View ArticleHidden Cold War cache re-discovered at Auburn's Placer High
AUBURN CA - It was the Cold War and every community in the country had a plan in place for when the bombers arrived or the missiles started dropping. Even Auburn. In the Earl Crabbe Gym basement, ...
View ArticleFormer Colfax coach pleads not guilty to sexual abuse charges
ROSEVILLE -- Nearly five months after his initial arrest on felony charges of alleged sexual abuse, a trial date has been set for former Colfax snowboard coach and teacher Belden "Jack" Morgan. ...
View ArticleFBI's "Bad Hair Bandit" serial bank robbery suspect in Auburn court
AUBURN CA - A woman who the FBI believes is the "Bad Hair Bandit" suspected of robbing 21 banks in four states made a brief appearance Thursday in Placer County court. Cynthia Van Holland,
View ArticleMeadow Vista man arrested on Craigslist time-share scam charges
AUBURN CA - What Placer County Sheriff's detectives are describing as a Craigslist real estate scam has led to the arrest of a Meadow Vista man on fraud charges. William Frank Lordier, 54, was
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View ArticleMedia Life: State Theater unearths hidden vestige of past
Depression-era Auburn movie house reveals more of its past during rehab work. Sacramento pioneer John Asch's wandering tombstone moved from Auburn to final Sacramento resting place. "Twilight ...
View ArticleGreen team patrols Auburn streets for litter
On their walks through a 4-mile stretch of Auburn, Mike and Rhonda Guess estimate they collect an average of seven grocery bags full of trash. Frustrated by the large amount of liter they'd see ...
View ArticleRural residents rally for better Internet access
Residents without broadband Internet in the Auburn-area are taking action, along with a local non-profit organization, to see every household within four and a half counties have access to high speed ...
View ArticleCamp forges bond between children, deputies
The 19th Annual Ride with Pride camp for local children is bringing law enforcement and young people together in the community. The five-day program offered by the Placer County Sheriff's
View ArticleBaby's body found inside bag at side of Newcastle road
AUBURN CA - Detectives were continuing to search Friday for clues into the mystery surrounding the death of a baby, whose body was found inside a trash bag Thursday at the side of a Newcastle road. ...
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