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Sports fees add up for Auburn families

Jim Gray estimates he used to spend about $700 a year on youth sports fees and gear per child. Now, that total would be closer to $1,000 for his three-sport athletes. While most...

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Park patrol is no day at the beach

Editor's Note: Reporter Sara Seyydin went on a ride along with California State Park peace officers Saturday afternoon at Folsom State Recreation Area. Her account of the...

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Analysis: League of Women Voters Measure A breakdown for voters

The League of Women Voters of Placer County summary of the Auburn City Charter Measure A is below. LWV does not support or oppose this measure. The league's intention is to...

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Learn How Your Business Can Save Electricity Now So You're Ready For Time-Of-Use Rates, Starting Fall 2012

from:Auburn Chamber of Commerce

Beginning November 2012, many Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) small and medium business customers will move to time-of-use electric rates. PG&E's large...

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Fire size of baseball field contained near Walerga Road in Roseville

Roseville emergency responders are at the scene of a fire that reportedly threatened one structure Friday evening. Firefighters were responding to an area near Walerga and Pfe...

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Noon Hour Update: Patrolling Folsom Lake; police head to clinic; sports costs; AgFocus and fraud sentencing

Welcome to the Auburn Journal's "Noon Hour Update," where we'll present you with stories and updates on what's going on in the news and what we're working on for our...

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Things to Do: June 1-8

Friday, June 1 Rods & Relics Car Club "Show & Shine" car show, 4-10 p.m., Thunder Valley Casino, 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. 1972 and older American vehicles. Raffle, ...

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Our View: Jennifer Montgomery top pick for District 5 race

The Auburn area and the newly redistricted District 5 has what it needs in a supervisor candidate with Jennifer Montgomery. The district includes Auburn, Meadow Vista, Christian...

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Community Portrait: An Auburn elder cherishes relationships that endure

At 92 years, Ben Slater currently lives at Almond Gardens Elder Care in Auburn and is well liked by the other residents and staff. This story is sort of a love story, though...

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Media Life: Auburn horror film seeking financial backers

"Transcendent," Chris "Mars" Crites, aim for September H.P. Lovecraft film fest debut. "Zombie Vs. Ninjas" another Crites success. Members of Pacific Northwest 1960s band...

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Cause of death for Lincoln teen unknown

The 18-year-old Lincoln man who was found dead Wednesday morning at Camp Far West Lake was described by his grandfather as a "good guitar player who enjoyed his music."

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No contest plea in Placer County employee embezzlement case

AUBURN CA - A former Placer County transportation division employee faces a suspended sentence after pleading no contest to a single misdemeanor charge of embezzlement. By...

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Hip Hop Congress workshop provides the stepping stones for aspiring artists

Local youth with an interest in hip-hop worked together this week to make a full CD and music video in Auburn. The Auburn Hip Hop Congress held a weeklong workshop to help young...

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Classics with a twist served at Euphonia show

Traditional tunes combine with modern sounds Saturday as Euphonia plays a house concert in Auburn. "Euphonia means 'good sound,'" explained Chuck Ervin, who...

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Noon Hour Update: Youth sports costs; embezzlement case; I-80 rollover update and athletes compete at state

Welcome to the Auburn Journal's "Noon Hour Update," where we'll present you with stories and updates on what's going on in the news and what we're working on for our...

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I-80 rollover crash victim in serious condition

One victim involved in a rollover crash Wednesday near Newcastle remains in serious condition atSutter Roseville Medical Center, according to Robin Montgomery, spokesperson for...

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Van rolls over and bursts into flames on I-80 near Auburn

One witness described a driver's "valiant" effort to control his vehicle before it overturned and was destroyed by fire on the freeway Wednesday evening near...

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Body of missing Lincoln teen found

The body of Spencer Loper was found after 10 a.m. Wednesday, partially submerged in Camp Far West Lake according to Yuba County Sheriff's Department press release.

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Business owners have mixed reaction to ADA compliance bill

Auburn-area businesses say while it's a step in the right direction, they are skeptical of the difference legislation aimed at giving them relief from "frivolous"...

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Another View: You are today's foster parent

When a child needs a temporary home in our county, who will be there to care for them? From time to time, we read or see stories about families who generously provide a home to 10...

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Paltry turnout forecast for Placer County election Tuesday

AUBURN CA - Most Placer County voters could be greeting Tuesday's election with a big yawn, projections from elections chief Jim McCauley are suggesting. If McCauley's...

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Noon Hour Update: Local business and ADA; youth sports costs; low voter numbers; food co-op and vote for the best female athlete

Welcome to the Auburn Journal's "Noon Hour Update," where we'll present you with stories and updates on what's going on in the news and what we're working on for our...

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Bayside Auburn Church News - May 26, 2012

from:Bayside Auburn Church

Spiritual Treasure   Spiritual Treasure: join our conversation about Madame Guyon's "A Short Method of Prayer." Get more information at the Info Desk or go online...

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Library Drop Off Program For The June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election

from:Placer County Government

The June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election gives voters an opportunity to have their say in a number of issues. In the June election, voters are nominating candidates to...

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Another View: Measure D will keep safety first in county

My wife and I moved to Placer County 35 years ago, deciding to raise our family on a small rural farm. We couldn't have picked a better place for our family to call home....

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Auburn Highway 49 chain-reaction crash sends four to hospital

AUBURN CA - A five-vehicle, chain-reaction crash on Highway 49 in Auburn sent four people to hospital Tuesday. The crash occurred just before 5:30 p.m. on a downhill section...

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Community leaders shadow classified school staff

When Steve Schaffer started an afternoon of shadowing Skyridge Elementary health clerk Debby Espenson he didn't realize how many different roles he'd be taking on in...

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Conditions still need to be remedied at Glen Oaks Mobile Home Park, state says

State inspectors conducted an entire park inspection of Glen Oaks Mobile Home Park in Auburn Tuesday. In March, tenants filed complaints with the Placer County Department of...

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Holmes' election cash accumulation dwarfs Grigas District 3 campaign war chest

AUBURN CA - In terms of funding, challenger Robert Grigas is in a David-and-Goliath battle with incumbent District 3 Placer County Supervisor Jim Holmes. A newcomer to...

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Start your weekends with wine at 'Friday Night Flights'

The vino is flowing Friday nights at the Holiday Inn, where wineries will pour the good stuff each week through the end of August. Overcast skies didn't stop the first...

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Noon Hour Update: Election finances; barefoot running and Food & Wine

Welcome to the Auburn Journal's "Noon Hour Update," where we'll present you with stories and updates on what's going on in the news and what we're working on for our...

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Morgan Technical Ceramics celebrates 50th anniversary of Auburn, California manufacturing site

Morgan Technical Ceramics (MTC) proudly announced the 50th anniversary of its Auburn, California site, which has grown from its humble beginnings in a garage to become a key...

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Chamber Communication Network - May 25, 2012

from:Auburn Chamber of Commerce

MAKE MONEY FOR YOUR NON-PROFIT CLUB, YOUTH GROUP; OR ORGANIZATION IT'S SO EASY The Chamber has a fun way for you to make money for your non-profit club, youth group, or...

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This Sunday Bayside Auburn Church - May 24, 2012

from:Bayside Auburn Church

ONE WORSHIP SERVICE THIS SUNDAY, MAY 27, 10:00 a.m. Pack the worship center at 10:00 a.m., enjoy great worship music, celebrate the Lord's supper, and dig into God's word in Luke...

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Noon Hour Update: Election finance filings; horses vs. mountain bikers; Memorial Day and local business climate

Welcome to the Auburn Journal's "Noon Hour Update," where we'll present you with stories and updates on what's going on in the news and what we're working on for our...

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Our View: Now's the time for practicality, not prestige

When competing for dollars, which is more important — dinosaurs or students?It seems prehistoric beings are worth their weight in fossilized stone at Sierra College....

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Placer County Elections Regarding The Primary Election

from:Placer County Government

The June 5, 2012 Presidential Primary Election gives voters an opportunity to have their say in a number of issues. In the June election, voters are nominating candidates to...

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Media Life: Old Town Auburn provides inspiration for author's new novel

Georgetown's Denes McIntosh finds Tsuda eatery perfect place to pen "Wilderness;" Auburn's Clark Ashton Smith joins Verne, Steinbeck on list of noted authors...

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Over 40 percent of homeowners owe more than their house is worth

Forty-one percent of Placer County homeowners are underwater on their mortgages -- owing more than their homes are worth, according to a study by Zillow, a real estate tracking...

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Take Note Troupe stages 'The Tempest' in Auburn

Audiences are sure to get swept away this spring as Take Note Troupe kicks off performances of "The Tempest." The storm begins Saturday with a State Theater performance...

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Art in the Garden at Auburn nursery

Art in the Garden at Eisley Nursery will bring a variety of artists from the Auburn Old Town Gallery demonstrating and selling their artwork among the colorful blossoms of spring....

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Fan favorite Creedence Clearwater Revisited swings through Lincoln

Creedence Clearwater Revisited will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 2, at Thunder Valley Casino Resort, 1200 Athens Ave., Lincoln. Parents, children and even grandchildren join...

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Vatican-bound pianist plays concert in Auburn

Richard "Chad" Thomas will perform a piano concert Sunday, June 3, at the State Theater, 985 Lincoln Way, Auburn. Social hour starts at 2:30 p.m.; seating at 3 p.m. ...

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Things to Do: May 25-June 1

Friday, May 25 Friday Night Flights, 5-7 p.m., Holiday Inn, 120 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn. Wine tasting by Placer County Vintners Association boutique wineries. View artwork...

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Weimar Hills School math teacher put on paid administrative leave

AUBURN CA - A Weimar Hills Charter School teacher is no longer in class and a school official said Thursday that he's been placed on administrative leave. Placer Hills...

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Noon Hour Update: Military recruiting in Auburn; Media Life; California business climate and bear hunting

Welcome to the Auburn Journal's "Noon Hour Update," where we'll present you with stories and updates on what's going on in the news and what we're working on for our...

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Winter weather conditions expected Memorial Day weekend

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is advising motorists of winter weather with the potential for snow is projected starting Friday.  This weekend,...

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Measure A fits Auburn

Over the past few months we have listened or read opinions in favor of and against Measure A which would give the City of Auburn a charter or mini-constitution for the conduct of...

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Measure A is a bad idea

On June 5, residents of Auburn will decide whether or not to become a charter city--investing more power in the hands of local politicians and altering the way our city does...

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How about a pint?

At left, John Nelson, of Auburn, donates a pint of blood to phlebotomist Linda Waters at the Blood Source blood drive held at the Elks Lodge in Auburn Wednesday from 2 to 6 p.m.In...

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