Your editorial, “2010: Let’s get back to basics,” (Jan. 3), noted that the “horrific 49 Fire reminded us what can happen when fire, wind and drought conditions mix” and that working to … more

It’s been six months since the 49 Fire destroyed 63 homes and businesses. Thousands of residents have been affected by the arson-caused blaze. The fire did an estimated $40 million worth of … more

Jennifer Johnson has found something beautiful in the aftermath of the 49 Fire. Johnson, an Auburn artist who works with metal, is raffling off a sculpture made of tools and other metal found in … more

Minimalist composer Terry Riley’s Pete Townshend connectivity lives on in “Baba O’Riley;” So does legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr., lunch counter sit-ins and, sadly, William Shockley; Auburn’s 49 Fire story goes national again; Auburn’s Al Hendrix now has Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame nephew more

49 Fire investigators have put in more than 1,200 hours, but there are still no answers as to who or what sparked the devastating blaze. This week Cal Fire lead investigator Bill Mendonca told … more