Bring out the lemonade, iced tea and plenty of water, because the National Weather Service predicts Auburn temperatures will reach a high near 104 today. Auburn temps will likely not reach the … more

As we prepare to mark the third anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, here is the journal I wrote after the first of three trips to the Gulf Coast to do animal rescue after the disaster (copy and paste … more

The Foresthill Divide moved closer to having a revised planning blueprint in place. But controversial Forest Ranch development plans are being kept at arm’s length in recommendations made … more

A former Auburn pharmacist pleaded no contest to two felony counts of grand theft in Placer County Superior Court Thursday. Edric Cho, 48, of Grass Valley was found to have embezzled Vicodin in … more

It’s been nearly a decade since the Ford Motor Co. made the decision to branch out and purchase Volvo, the conservative Swedish automaker. While the brand has basically remained true to its roots, … more

The main function of a vehicle’s alternator is to maintain the life of the battery. The alternator, which is driven by a belt, keeps the battery charged. The alternator may become noisy when it … more

The Newcastle Cruise Night fall series will kick off from 5-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Denny’s restaurant, 681 Newcastle Road. The Thursday shows will continue on Sept. 25 and Oct. 23 and … more

Two grants distributed through the Placer Community Foundation’s Donor Advised Funds will help provide new clothes and supplies for students in need this coming school year. The recipient of the … more

The world of Greg Kihn is all about change. Don’t worry. The New Wave rocker is still rocking. His newly reconstituted Greg Kihn Band features a new bass player, Robert Berry. He’s … more

Placer County Assessor Bruce Dear announced his resignation effective the end of October, 2008. The Placer County Board of Supervisor's must appoint an interim Assessor to "fill-out" the balance of … more

Assessor Bruce Dear announced his resignation effective the end of October 2008. The Placer County Board of Supervisor's must select an interim Assessor to "fill-out" the balance of the … more

It’s 9 a.m. on a Tuesday and as 18 women in their 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s mull around the Auburn Martial Arts Center chatting, it’s not clear whether they are there to trade recipes or fight. … more