Auburn News

Auburn police have a man in custody after officers saw him forcibly steal beer from a convenience store.

Officers were first dispatched to a 11:45 p.m. Monday merchandise theft report at the 7-11 store on Sacramento street.

The Union file photo Family and friends of Sarah Burr, who was shot and killed in May 2011, joined with supporters of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition Wednesday night for a candlelight vigil in downtown Grass Valley.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors last week denied an appeal from Arizona-based Center for Biological Diversity regarding the proposed Lake Tahoe biomass project, while also voting in several provisions to hold the facility more accountable from an environmental standpoint.

Placer County supervisors have rejected an effort to derail a planned biomass facility near Truckee, but they added new conditions to the project.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors approved a plan Tuesday for a phased opening of the county's new jail in Roseville beginning early next year.

Two men are under arrest after police found a loaded gun and dangerous drugs in their car.

It's been almost two years since Olegs Kozacenko nearly lost his life during an encounter with two California Highway Patrol officers over a traffic ticket.

PlacerArts is pleased to announce the winners of the 30th Jubilee Open Juried Show at The Arts Building Gallery on exhibit through May 31.

Spring has sprung and once again Colfax activities come to life, celebrating the 2013 Colfax Art Walk for its second year.

The Auburn Area Democratic Club has sent a letter to each member of the Placer County Board of Supervisors, urging implementation of Laura's Law in Placer County.

The Auburn, Calif., superstar of bass fishing was victorious Sunday in the Bassmaster Elite Series' West Point Lake Battle after starting the final round in seventh place, almost 2 1/2 pounds behind leader Tommy Biffle.

At 10:42 p.m. Auburn police officer Chris Forman initiated a traffic stop at the 13,000 block of Lincoln Way.

Top-level administrator George Sziraki has been named superintendent of the Placer Union High School District in Auburn, effective July 1. Sziraki, now assistant superintendent for educational services and instructional improvement with the Merced Union High School District, will replace retiring Superintendent Dave Horsey.

The Sierra Pastel Society is pleased to announce its Spring 2013 Membership Art Exhibit opening Monday, May 6 and showing to Friday, May 17.

A man suspected of setting a fire near the American River Canyon on Wednesday morning was apprehended by a Placer County Sheriff's helicopter crew member as he attempted to flee the area.

Looking at as much as $200 million lost annually to retail stores in areas like Auburn and Roseville, Grass Valley's leaders are asking area residents to take a survey to determine what sorts of stores and purchases would be a good fit for Nevada County.

The host of "Sylvia's Super-Awesome Mini Maker Show" on YouTube is a pint-sized problem solver with a big personality.

What happens when you combine a beautiful setting, local artists, talented musicians, activities for children, and good food and drink? It's Auburn Arts in the Park, which returns to Auburn's School Park Preserve on May 18.

Interested in becoming a franchise owner? Individuals exploring the idea of running a franchise business – from fast food to auto repair to senior care – are invited to attend the "Auburn Foothills Franchise Conference" on Friday in Auburn.