In a long discussion the Auburn City Council approved the 21-22 fiscal budget for the city last night. The City leaves the current budget tomorrow with a comfortable surplus which will be held over and infested into projects for the city this coming year. There are projects in IT, Airport…
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature on Friday unveiled a state budget plan that would expand Medi-Cal coverage to low-income, undocumented adults and seniors ages 50 and over. State leaders are expected to sign the deal next week. The proposed expansion makes California closer to potentially becoming the first…
An Auburn man was arrested May 27 in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which interrupted the count of Electoral College votes of the 2020 presidential election. Sean Michael McHugh, 34, was charged with federal offenses, including assault on law enforcement with a deadly or dangerous…
Vaccine experts yesterday started discussing if there may be a possible need for a third vaccine required for the COVID-19 virus. Pfizer has a two-dose process that has proven to be very effective, but scientists are already predicting the virus will have mutated into several more types and strains of…
Gov. Gavin Newsom, Friday proposed pouring tens of billions of dollars into Californiaas struggling economy as part of a record-setting state budget proposal that will play out as he defends himself in a recall election. The $267.8 billion plan would direct billions in spending toward stimulus checks for Californians, give…
The Sacramento Regional Water Authority, just three days after the area was declared a a Drought Areaa by gov. Newsome, issued a 10% cut in water usage. They specifically pointed to water agencies that depend on Folsom Lake and the lower American River for local water customers. Officials said there is…
Auburn Cruise Night opens its 37th Season Tomorrow Night in Downtown Auburn. Officials are expecting 300 plus classic cars in attendance and expect a large turnout for the annual tradition. Live music and food will be abundant, and there will be no charge for the classic cars or participants who…
This young lady could be your new best friend. Visit Placer SPCA for details on adopting a pet.…
Update on who the state considers eligible for the Covid-19 vaccine.A California is making more essential workers, as well as homeless residents and those living in congregate setting such as prisons, eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine. The state has further defined who is working in the emergency services sector,…
Placer County Now RED! Indoor gatherings are discouraged, but allowed with modifications and limited to a maximum of three households. Retail can expand operations to 50 percent maximum capacity. Shopping centers will be allowed to operate at 50 percent maximum capacity with closed common areas and reduced food court capacity.…