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Former Colfax superintendent to receive cash settlement
In accepting Jon Ray's resignation last month, the Colfax Elementary School District board is in effect buying out the former superintendent/principal's contract for more than $72,000. But that settlement package was far less expensive than other alternatives, stressed interim Superintendent/Principal Ken Poulsen.
Grass Valley Police Department Tuesday 8:58 a.m. - A caller from Elisabeth Daniels Park reported several juveniles went into a bathroom and hadn't come out.
New florist shop blooms in Downtown
Racing fans know Mark Joiner from his years as co-owner, with his brother David, of Fast Fridays Motorcycle Speedway in Auburn.
Fall a wonderful time to celebrate Placer's bounty
Pilz Produce at Hillcrest, Penryn puts out some colorful pumpkins and winter squash.
Clara Garretson celebrates 95th birthday
Clara Garretson celebrates her 95th birthday. Clara Hodge Garretson of Redlands celebrated her 95th birthday Aug.
Colfax bans prescription pot shops
With the chances dwindling of a medical marijuana dispensary opening in western Nevada County, the Colfax City Council voted 4-0 Wednesday night to ban any more of them there.
I-80 detour through Nevada County likely to end by Nov. 7
Some jangled Nevada County nerves could start returning to normal: Caltrans announced Tuesday the long-running Highway 20-49 detour through Nevada County should end by Nov.
Steven's Trail Trek with Andy Gonzales
This strenuous trek starts in Colfax at the Steven's Trail head and provides a gentle slope 4 1/2 miles to the North Fork of the American River.
Celebrate Halloween with spooktacular fun
There's no need to rush - trick-or-treaters have four hours on Oct. 30 to score candy and other treats from Downtown and Old Town Auburn businesses.
Colfax Elementary Superintendent/Principal resigns
The resignation of Superintendent/Principal Jon Ray was announced early Thursday morning.
Train cars now sitting high and dry
Al Dittman, a volunteer at the Railroad Museum in Nevada City, stands in the museum's new addition that can house large train cars under the roof to protect the cars as they are being restored.
Almost 900 homes still without power
A PG&E crew member works to fix a downed power line on Rock Springs Road in Newcastle Tuesday.
Superintendent claims picture painted is inaccurate
Colfax Elementary School Superintendent/Principal Jon Ray asserted Wednesday that the allegations raised by parents Monday night are unfounded.
Ride raises funds for Salvation Army
The third annual Placer County Association of Realtors Charity Poker run roared out of Rocklin Sunday bound for the winding back roads of the Sierra foothills to raise money for the sorely strapped Salvation Army.
Pizza N' Stuff opens in Fillmore
For the past 20 years, Betty Snell of Colfax has been in the pizza business. Since 1999, she has owned and operated Pizza N' Stuff in Tippecanoe County.
The Colfax High boys basketball golf classic is slated for Sat. Oct. 24 at The Ridge in Auburn.
AT&T splicing technician Dave Erickson is credited with saving a 60-year-old woman's life after she had been trapped in her van for 19 hours near Dutch Flat.
Caring for others with compassion
Tanya Joy, owner of Assist You, provides round-the-clock care that allows Alpine Meadows resident Phyllis Day, 90, to spend her last days in the home she and her husband built in 1986.
Two motorcyclists injured in I-80 crash with big rig
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