North Auburn News

Amber Jantz of Weimar transfers Auburn Target store Black Friday purchases into her SUV.

Jordan Joiner, 3, of Colfax expressed appreciation for the Jello. The pots have been washed and the folding tables put away.

Deputy Kenneth Skogen is joined by his wife, Bobi, and daughter Kalli, as he accepts a commemorative medal Tuesday from Supervisor Jim Holmes to honor his heroism during the 49 Fire on Aug.

Relief is in sight for some 49 Fire victims, and it can't come a moment too soon.

Mark Correnti, owner of Safe N Sound Storage, located off Locksley Lane in Auburn, pleaded guilty to workera s compensation fraud Friday.

Betty McReynolds has some of her most cherished jewelry returned to their pre-49 Fire shine thanks to Auburn jeweler Harvey Roper.

Mo Azimi, owner of Locksley Lane Deli, holds up two pieces of melted aluminum - the remains of tire rims from cars destroyed in the 49 Fire on Aug.

After losing all three of his leopard gecko lizards in the 49 Fire, Jakob Avila received a new reptile tank Tuesday and a gift certificate to buy two geckos of his choice from Elizabeth Ridolfi of Kids Helping Kids, who are also members of In Sync Dance Studio in Auburn.

Cal Fire officials said they will announce the cause of the 49 Fire today. Spokesman Daniel Berlant said the information will be shared at 1 p.m. in Auburn.

Cal Fire Unit Chief Brad Harris revealed arson as the cause of the 49 Fire at a Monday afternoon press conference at the Bowman Cal Fire Station in Auburn.

Enjoyed the ambiance and good food at Wings in North Auburn catching a glimse of Ace WW II icon Bud Anderson and a vintage car-plane on the tarmack.

Smoke returned this week to a neighborhood hard hit by the 49 Fire. This time though, the smoke was safe - " and its presence came with plenty of warning.

The Placer County District Attorney's Office warned that it and a state contractor licensing board will conduct a sting in cooperation targeting unlicensed contractors who offer or submit bids to repair or rebuild homes or structures for victims of the recent 49er Fire.

Joe Castelli and wife, Faye Matthews-Castelli lost everything in their home during the 49 Fire, except for only a few items including this original art work done by Faye which is one of a series of four titled "Four Seasons of Life." Bleak and oppressive, an unrelenting rainstorm moved into Auburn, presenting Joe Castelli and Faye Matthews-Castelli ...

Grass Valley Police Department Wednesday 10:37 a.m. - A caller from a business in the 200 block of North Auburn Street reported a possible break-in attempt of a vehicle.

Solar panels covering the Pacific Power Management building in North Auburn have helped Auburn achieve a Top 10 ranking in a new statewide solar study.

The Auburn Disaster Relief Fund contains $32,000 raised since the Aug. 30 to aid 49 Fire victims.

Auburn homeowner Joseph Moscariello points to a set of double-paned windows that firefighters told him helped save his house from burning down.

Steve and Susie Hardman watch as an excavator picks up part of the home they built 18 years ago for their family.

Troy Nick, manager of the Verizon Wireless store on Highway 49 in North Auburn, shows some of the hands-free devices available to drivers.