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THIS SUMMER, Women's Will will bring Bertolt Brecht's classic "The Good Person of Szechuan" to Centennial Park, 5353 Sunol Blvd., Pleasanton.
Wrong-way driver injured after crashing on I-80 near Applegate
A 65-year-old Placer County man suffered a broken neck Thursday night when, driving the wrong way on Interstate 80 from Applegate to Weimar, he struck an oncoming car and the center divide wall, the California ...
BLESSED with views of the ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains, Pacific Palisades evokes for many the stereotypical California dream.
Even in the hustle and bustle of the city, many wild animals share our home. Some of these beasts made an appearance on Saturday, June 14th at the Placer Nature Center in Auburn.
Classic car enthusiast Bill Kesseler will take his 1953 Chevy panel truck to Auburn's Cruise Nite on Lincoln Way in Downtown Auburn.
Supe candidates talk job skills, sports, ...
Placer County's three District 5 supervisorial candidates weighed in on everything from their job skills to the Auburn dam to the Olympics during a forum in Auburn.
Tribal students name rescued black bear cub
This bear cub was named "Kome Pano" or "Moon Bear" by students at the United Auburn Indian Community Tribal School The students of the United Auburn Indian Community Tribal School have selected Kome Pano as the ...
Say it with flapjacks: Mother's Day meals ...
“It's the busiest day of the year”
Dana Johnson kisses her granddaughter, Kendra Cannon, 3, both of Weimar, at the Mother's Day breakfast in Meadow Vista, where hundreds of families gathered to honor their mothers and grandmothers. via Auburn Journal
L.A.'s German Jews celebrate club's 75th year
“Gemuetlichkeit will be the watchword at the luncheon”
When Adolf Hitler came to power in 1933, one of his principal goals was to rid Germany of its Jews, to make the country Judenrein. via The Jewish Journal
Abigale Ann Kepelka, 6 months It looks as though Abigale AnnKrepelka, 6 months, can't figure out if she likes her first taste of solid food -- broccoli. via Auburn Journal
For four years at Forest Lake Christian, Jessica Raskin has dreamt of accomplishing a dazzling trick on the soccer field. via Auburn Journal
“Hopefully, she'll be able to do some good.”
Wild Things Inc. Director Gabe Kerschner keeps an eye on the center's newest arrival: a 5-pound black bear recovered by the state Department of Fish and Game. via Auburn Journal
“I've potted at least 15 items today”
' The jammed parking lot outside Muir Woods is proof this stand of old-growth coast redwoods is a popular spot. via Auburn Journal
Montgomery aims for Fifth District seat
“Voters are looking for people who aren't career politicians”
Jennifer Montgomery prepares to answer a question while visiting the Auburn Journal offices for an interview. via Auburn Journal
Placer County Republcian Assembly Townhall Blog
“Over the last four years, I've been able to see Bruce Kranz in action”
Bruce Kranz Update - Endorsed by Dave Cox / News coverage of Mystery opponent Posted by Aaron F Park on Sunday, March 30, 2008 9:49:19 PM Bruce Kranz appoints former Assemblyman Tim Leslie to TRPA - Read it ... via KTKZ-AM Sacramento
Second Kranz challenger poised for run
“Since Bruce Kranz took office in 2004, eastern Placer County communities have lost their voice”
A third candidate is poised to run for the supervisor in eastern Placer County's District 5, a seat now held by Weimar's Bruce Kranz. via Auburn Journal
Kids are teased because of differences, not race
With interest I read your article about Weimar Hills School students teasing that young girl, because she was part black, Journal, Feb. via Auburn Journal
Bruce Kranz announces candidacy for supervisor
“I'm too much of a lightning rod.”
Ben Furtado/Auburn Journal Supervisor Bruce Kranz, at left, gets a handshake from Sheriff Ed Bonner during a campaign kickoff event Monday in North Auburn. via Auburn Journal
“These last three years have been hard work but very rewarding and I appreciate representing the citizens of District 5”
Supervisor Bruce Kranz announces his candidacy Monday for a second four-year term representing the sprawling 5th District in eastern Placer County during an event outside the elections division office in North ... via Auburn Journal
Trail construction to start as early as spring
“It sounds like the trail will be very user-friendly and the route should provide views of the river, Lake Clementine and across the canyon”
Dirt could start to be moved on a new, 14-mile foot trail linking Auburn and Weimar by as early as this spring. via Auburn Journal