The City of Sacramento will no longer require standing, saluting, or playing the National Anthem at events held in the city. The language in the charter defined the procedure, and a vote by city council, without debate, removed the law. Darrel Steinberg stated earlier in the month that he felt…
At approximately 2 a.m. Tuesday morning, a disturbance was reported between a male and a store clerk working at the AM PM on Dry Creek Road, in Auburn. The male suspect threatened the clerk and placed him in a chokehold. The suspect then stole a wine bottle and walked out…
An excessive heat warning has been issued by the US Weather Bureau starting today at noon and lasting till Wednesday 9 p.m. with general warnings that humans and pets should stay inside and be in air conditioning from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the period.A The intensive heat will…
Placer County Schools are moving to reopen over the next two weeks. They will be required to hold a extended learninga education classes which means all students will be required to stay home for schooling, and teachers will be either in classrooms or at home as they teach each class. The…
California Department of Public Health yesterday evening unveiled a waiver application process that could let some elementary schools in hard-hit counties begin in-person instruction earlier, if they meet a stringent health requirements,a according to a news release the department issued. a A district superintendent, private school principal or head of school, or…
Auburn Mayor Dan Berlant briefed the Chamber Meddlers group this morning about city Initiative at helping local Restaurants to serve their customers outside on the streets the most recent activity over this past weekend was centered on upper Lincoln Way. The mayor also discussed working with the County health officer…
Placer County COVID-19 Update as of yesterday: 13 new cases since Sunday; 17 total deaths, 11, South 1 middle and 1 East Placer County; Cases in County Hospitals 64, all but three due to virus; 26 of 64 are county residents; 14 cases in ICU, all Virus caused; 3…
The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution today authorizing a $13.6 million CAL FIRE contract, which includes first-time funding for a new fire marshal and provides fire service and medical response to nearly one third of the county. CAL FIRE has been acting as the Placer County Fire…
Addressing health and safety concerns resulting from a recent increase in activity along the Truckee River, the Placer County Board of Supervisors voted Monday to temporarily extend an alcohol ban on the Truckee River until Oct. 15.A The ban is in effect immediately. State law authorizes the board to impose…
The City of Auburn sent a letter to Placer County Monday listing concerns at the Countyas interest in purchasing the Elmwood Hotel in Downtown Auburn to house homeless and transition people. Mayor Dan Berlant revealed at the Meddlers meeting Tuesday morning that the County had removed the site from it’s…