The McClatchy family, owners of the second largest Newspaper chain in the USA has filed for Bankruptcy protection. The paper, suffering for some time from growing too fast and taking on debt through merger, has finally surrendered control to debtors and will begin the process of reorganization. The McClatchy chain…
The City of Citrus Heights Last night started the process of what to do with the location and age-old popular Sunrise Mall location. The city is trying to create a plan for the 100-acre site to take it to the next level of use. The Project is called a Sunrise Tomorrowa …
The city of Rocklin is discussing major cuts in their school programs due to a major budget gap of 3.3 million dollars. The district says the deficit is due to increased pension costs and that it received less funding than projected by the state. The district is also is projecting…
About 70 people were forced out of their residences in Yuba City yesterday afternoon after a fire broke out in a large apartment complex. Fire officials reported nine apartments were destroyed but have not determined the cause. PG&E has shut off gas and electricity to the complex which may affect…
Auburn City Council meeting last night had a lively discussion on proposals that have been brought fourth requesting consideration of a 1% sales tax rate increase. Mayor Bill Kirby talking at Meddlers this morning said there were several attendees that came to the meeting opposing any increase but left as…
Rocklin police reported 25 vehicle break-in incidents on Saturday. Police report that a a Smash and Graba ring is targeting the Rocklin area, and this is not the first incident like this to be reported in recent months. Reports to police was not much reported theft items from the break ins.…
Roseville police arrested two men in a parking lot for pandering and conspiracy after a prostitution sting carried out by police. Two officers made a date to meet two women in a motel room, and when the women arrived they were arrested. The two me were waiting in a parked…
An agreement was crafted recently between the Placer Union High School District and the Placer County Sheriff and Auburn Police that will provide a place to store weapons on campus in an effort to bolster increased safety to local students. The document stated that the school district would purchase a…
Another death has been reported from a Ski resort in Lake Tahoe. 36-year old Christopher John Nicholson of South Lake Tahoe, a ski patrolman, was found unconscious on Mott Canyon on Heavenly Ski Resort. Douglas County Nevada Sheriffas reported that Nicholson was flown by helicopter to Carson Valley Medical Center…
Gus Thompson, 31 year career reporter at the Auburn Journal Newspaper announced his retirement as of today, January 15, 2020. Thompson has been a highly respected reporter and major contributor to the history library of Auburn and surrounding area.…