The Department of Motor Vehicles has announced that several offices will extend hours in a effort to reduce waiting times for customers. Offices in Auburn, Carmichael, Davis, Rocklin and Turlock will open at 7 AM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridayas. Wednesday hours will remain 9AM to 5PM. Offices in Fairfield,…
The second person that was killed when a private plane crashed at the Truckee Airport Tuesday morning has been identified as 55 year old Peter C. Jackson of West Hollywood. The single engine Navion-B airplane was owned by Carmichael Lawyer Kenneth Whittal-Scherfee . He also was the pilot. The pilot…
The Auburn City Council passed new regulations over the operation of massage parlors at last nightas meeting. Persons employed in the massage business in the city cannot report for work in see-through clothing or swim wear, effective with the ordinance effect date of August 8. The Auburn police chief will…
Two state of California Employees have started a lawsuit that could go to the Supreme Court, and could cost the state unions millions of dollars if they get a favorable ruling. Last month, the US Supreme Court rendered a decision that California State employees could not be forced to pay…
Officials are reporting concern as reports continue to come in that a woman holding an infant is panhandling in the extreme heat and sun in various locations in the Sacramento suburbs. The woman has been sighted in Citrus Heights and Roseville in the past several days. She is often dressed…
The CHP is warning motorists to be alert to a dangerous phenomenon that is occurring throughout the area on interstate highways called a Side Showsa . A Side Show is caused when a group of drivers swerve across lanes stopping traffic in all lanes, then go into spin-outs, high speed maneuvers, and…
The key route leading into Yosemite Park has been closed due to a fire burning out of control. Dry bush and steep remote landscape is making fighting the fire difficult. A Dozer operator was killed after it overturned and fell into a ravine. Tourists were asked to evacuate the park…
Pioneer Community Energy opened enrollment to solar customers in early June 2018 and has seen more than 250 solar owners choose to join Pioneer early, taking advantage of Pioneeras lower rates. Bridget Powers, mayor of Auburn and Pioneer Board member, said in a press release, a We established Pioneer Community Energy…
Placer county board of supervisors have directed staff to move forward with a proposal to modify the current county smoking ordinance and make the Placer County Government Center a smoke free environment. The current designated smoking areas would be phased out by 2021. Smoking a including the use of inhaled…
Matt Spokely, Auburn City Councilman since 2014, and served as Auburn City Mayor in 2017, has announced his candidacy for re-election to the Auburn City Council. Spokely will hold his first fun raiser on July 25th which will be hosted by Flyers Energy and will be at the Flyers hanger…