Placer County News

Incumbent Placer County Seat No. 5 Supervisor Jennifer Mont gomery of Soda Springs is running for re-election against Mark Jonathan Wright, of Colfax, and three others who share the last name Johnson: Jerry John son, of Meadow Vista; Rich ard Johnson, of Auburn; and Gary Johnson, of Colfax.

In terms of funding, challenger Robert Grigas is in a David-and-Goliath battle with incumbent District 3 Placer County Supervisor Jim Holmes.

QUESTION: What happened with the sexual assault case in Roseville against the CHP officer? His name was Wayne Alger and I think it was 2007 or 2008.

The California Department of Housing and Community Development posted this Notice of Planned Inspection to inform residents of Glen Oaks Mobile Home Park that they would be conducting an entire park inspection Tuesday.

As the June 5 primary election nears, thousands of Californians who rely on absentee ballots to vote could be left without a voice.

Welcome to the Auburn Journal's "Noon Hour Update," where we'll present you with stories and updates on what's going on in the news and what we're working on for our Wednesday edition.

Placer County's Third District Supervisor Jim Holmes testified last week at a regulatory hearing before the California Board of Forestry in Redding.

A window of opportunity is starting to close for the public to comment on the environmental effects of a controversial plan to pave a 9.5-mile recreational trail through the scenic Martis Valley.

This year's Memorial Holiday coincides with the start of wildfire season in Northern California.

Off-road recreation vehicles sat next to hundreds of logs of firewood in a trailer being pulled into the Cisco Grove Campgrounds Saturday afternoon.

The Placer County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday heard a presentation regarding the completion of the Auburn Ravine Gaging Station Fish Passage Improvement Project.

ROSEVILLE, CA. Anyone planning on entering their projects, art, photography, collections, and garden produce in this year's Placer County Fair must file their entry forms by Thursday May 31.

At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 22nd, the Placer County Board of Supervisors announced that, after a 45-day public comment period, it intends to approve seven projects obligating a total of more than $105,000 in Federal funds.

Police will be out in force this weekend checking for people driving under the influence of alcohol, whether on the road or the water.

The Sierra College Museum of Natural HistoryA is hiring a part-time director to begin fundraising efforts to become self sufficient and grow in the future.

Vote no on Measure F on June 5. Take the extra 2 percent Transient Occupancy Tax, away from the big resorts and developers who only further their own self-interests. The North Lake Tahoe Resort Asso ciation represents multi-million dollar corporations before local or non-resident property owners.

Are you registered to vote? Find out by going here . You will need to enter your birthdate and the last four digits of either your driver's license or your social security number.

From left, Del Oro student Joshua Ludwig, listens to a presentation by classmate Caleb Friden as Fuzzy Jarnigan, American Legion commander, looks on during last year's Memorial Day Ceremony.

According to a confidential survey of Del Oro High School students, almost a third of the students polled said they got alcohol from adults, and had been to a party or event where adults allowed them to drink.

A Dutch Flat man was arrested for allegedly stealing copper wire early Saturday morning after a "tip" to the Placer County Sheriff's Office from a remote video surveillance camera system.