A chair-lift at North Star Resort malfunctioned yesterday which caused several riders to get sick. The resort slowed the speed of the chairlift and evacuated several guests and stated they would confirm resolution of the problem before opening the lift for skiers.…
Weather is the big story again this week. Another pacific storm is headed our way and is forecast in the area after 10 am today and lasting through Thursday. The Weather Bureau is warning the system will be Major to Extreme at times with chain controls and road closures expected.…
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State officials introduced AB 934 and SB 317 yesterday that would install cameras on all school buses, first to monitor inside the bus to attempt to stop bulling and other student disruptions, and external cameras to catch motorists that do not obey and stop when school buses display the stop…
The massive cleanup has started in Butte County and in the city of Paradise, following the disastrous wildfire that destroyed several thousand homes and businesses last November. 80 percent or nearly 11 thousand property owners have signed right-of-way entry agreements to allow Cal Recycle to start the removal of toxins…
The major 500 healthcare company, Centene, held ground breaking ceremonies yesterday at North Natomas which will become the West Coast headquarters for the major company. The building, already under construction, is on 68 acres south of the Sleep Train Arena. The campus setting will house 5 buildings and will employ…
In a filing before the State PUC commission, PG&E has stated that splitting the company into two separate business, one gas and the other electric, is feasible from a technical and operational perspective since each has its own operational control center. PG&E Gas contributes about one fourth of the utilityas…
A man entered the Rite Aid pharmacy in the 400 block of Grass Valley Highway Monday and demanded employeesa hand over prescription drugs. Auburn Police are requesting help from the general public tp arrest this robber. The suspect is a Hispanic male in his 20s, about 5 feet, 6 inches…
To safeguard a primary water delivery system to local communities, the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) and Placer County Water Agency (PCWA) are teaming up to study the long-term feasibility of jointly taking over ownership and/or operation of Pacific Gas & Electricas (PG&E) extensive Drum-Spaulding Project. After PG&E filed for bankruptcy…
A Placer County Deputy had his patrol smashed early Sunday Morning in Dutch Flat. Fortunately, the deputy was not in the vehicle at the time. There were several incidents of trees falling over roadways as the triple winter storm moved through the area starting at the end of last week…